William Leon Culver (1908 - 1993)

Born 2 Oct 1908 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States

Died 31 May 1993 at age 84 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States

Biography

William Leon Culver was born on Oct 2, 1908 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States, son of James Matthew Culver (1877–1931) and Eliza Ellen Culver (~1878–1962).

In 1910, single son, in household of James Culver (33) in Magisterial District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, United States.

In 1920, single son, in household of James Culver (41) in New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States.

In 1940, married head of household in Magisterial District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, United States.

William registered for the draft for World War II.

In 1950, married, Cuts Logs For Saw Mill, head of household in Nelson, Kentucky, United States.

William died on May 31, 1993 in Nelson, aged 84. He was buried in Saint Catherine Cemetery, New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky.

Sources

See also:

• 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971610; FHL microfilm: 1374510; Image number: 143; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03405-5, FamilySearch Record: M26N-LGK (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVR-7DN, William L Culver (2), single son, in household of James Culver (33) in Magisterial District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
• 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 63; Digital film/folder number: 004965971; FHL microfilm: 1820593; Image number: 559; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01940-2, FamilySearch Record: MHPS-GHX (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6K-6GM, Leon Culver (11), single son, in household of James Culver (41) in New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
• Marriage: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954", citing Marriage, New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,944,352, FamilySearch Record: Q2DC-QRQ8 (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91Q-WS7T-3 Image number 01005, William Leon Culver (21) marriage to Elenora Bryan (15) on 21 Dec 1929 in New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States.
• Marriage: "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979", citing Digital film/folder number: 004261199; FHL microfilm: 1929414; Record number: 162; Packet letter: J, FamilySearch Record: FW1N-ZMX (accessed 20 November 2023), William Leon Culver marriage to Eleanora Bryan on 21 Dec 1929 in Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky, United States.
• Marriage: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954", citing Digital film/folder number: 004705582_003_M9ZZ-49R; FHL microfilm: 000481488; Image number: 45; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M03162-7, FamilySearch Record: V657-LS8 (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 939K-YX9J-LJ, William Leon Culver marriage to Eleanora Bryan on 21 Dec 1929 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States.
• 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 60; Digital film/folder number: 005460805; Image number: 63; Sheet number: 21; Sheet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: K7YX-YHT (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-33JV, Leon Culver (31), married head of household in Magisterial District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
• Military: "Kentucky, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Registration Cards for Kentucky, 1940-1945; Affiliate Publication Number: 7644731; Digital film/folder number: 105037466; Image number: 185, FamilySearch Record: QP7V-FR77 (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSB6-BSHS-H, Name: William Leon Culver; Race: White; Residence Place: New Haven; Birth Date: 2 Oct 1908; Birth Place: New Haven, Kentucky; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Dec 1940; Military Draft Registration Place: New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States; Height: 5 6; Hair Color: Brown; Complexion: Ruddy; Weight: 145; Eye Color: Gray; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS.
• Marriage of daughter Hilda Fay Culver: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954", citing Marriage, New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,944,354, FamilySearch Record: Q2DF-GK37 (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91Q-MSYW-V Image number 00779, Leon Culver's daughter Hilda Fay Culver marriage to Joseph Earl Rogers on 31 Jan 1948 in New Haven, Nelson, Kentucky, United States.
• 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census", citing Page: 30; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 109023021; Image number: 33, FamilySearch Record: 6F78-LQHW (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-B9D4-9, William L Culver (41), married, Cuts Logs For Saw Mill, head of household in Nelson, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
• Marriage of daughter Beverly Jean Culver: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954", citing Marriage, Culvertown, Nelson, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,944,354, FamilySearch Record: Q2DF-54C7 (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91Q-MSP5-Y Image number 01261, Leon Culver's daughter Beverly Jean Culver marriage to Robert Alton Harris on 9 Feb 1952 in Culvertown, Nelson, Kentucky, United States.
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61814608/william-leon-culver: accessed), memorial page for William Leon “Billy Axehandle” Culver (2 Oct 1908–31 May 1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 61814608, citing Saint Catherine Cemetery, New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by William DeLeuil (contributor 47253494).
• Death: "Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999", citing Death, Hardin, Kentucky, United States, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, FamilySearch Record: QKCM-J82J (accessed 20 November 2023), William L Culver death 31 May 1993 (age 84) in Hardin, Kentucky, United States.
• Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099, FamilySearch Record: 6KQ5-G6QY (accessed 20 November 2023), William L Culver death 31 May 1993 (born 2 Oct 1908).
• Death: "United States Social Security Death Index", citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing), FamilySearch Record: V9ZW-CYD (accessed 20 November 2023), Leon Culver death 31 May 1993 (born 02 Oct 1908) residing in Nelson, Kentucky.
• Obituary of daughter Zelma Rose Or Snookie Culver Green: "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014", citing Affiliate Name: NewsBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101029233; FHL microfilm: 101029233; Image number: 63, FamilySearch Record: QKWB-9BPT (accessed 20 November 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9RZ-KSYC-V, Name: William Leon Culver; Source Newspaper: Kentucky Standard, The; Relationship To Head: Parent; System Of Record: SLS.