Emery Clyde Culler ^{1 2 3 4}

  General Notes:

In the 1920 census, Emery and his family were living in Monroe Township, Richland County, Ohio. He was listed as, Emery Culler, a general farmer, age 30, born in Ohio, his wife, Helen age 23, born in Ohio, and their son; Dwain Culler, age 8 months, born in Ohio.

According to his world War II Draft Card dated April 25, 1942, his serial number was 495. His full name was Emery Clyde Culler, his address was 3 miles east of Lucas, on Rd. 39, Monroe Township, Richland County, Ohio. His age was 53 years, born February 23, 1889, in Richland County, Ohio. He gave his wife, Helen Culler, as someone who would always know his address. He was self-employed farmer. He was listed as a white male, height 6 feet tall, weight 165, eyes blue, hair gray, and light complexion.

This was recorded in the The Mansfield News, Mansfield, Ohio, Wed., June 19, 1918.

Emery Culler and Miss Helen Tucker of Shreve, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker, Wednesday, June 12, by pastor, the Rev. R. J. Platter, in the presence of the immediate families and Miss Gale Rogers of Shreve. they have the best wishes of their many friends, who wish them much success and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Culler entertained the bride and groom at their home Thursday, June 13. Those present were the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker, her grandmother, Mrs. Joseph Doty, Miss Ruth and Paul tucker and Mrs. John Camel of Lexington. The day was very much enjoyed by all.

This was recorded in a newspaper.

Celebrants--An open house reception will be held next Sunday afternoon in observance of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Culler's Golden Wedding Anniversary. Friends and relatives will be received from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the couple home on Route 39, east of Lucas. Mr. Culler, a retired farmer, and the former Miss Helen Tucker were married on June 12, 1918, at the home of the brides parents in Shreve by the Rev. Robert S. Platter. Their children are the Rev. G. Duane Culler, of Centerville; Loren E. Culler of New York City, and Paul L. Culler, of Rochester, New York. another son, Sgt. Donald R. Culler, was killed during world War II. Mr. Culler has served on both the Lucas and Richland County boards of education. They re the grandparents of seven children. The celebrants have requested gifts be omitted.

His death record--Name: Emery C. Culler, Birth Date: 1889, Gender: Male, Race: White, Residence County: Richland, Residence State: Ohio, Residence Country: United States, Death Date: 7 Aug 1971, Hospital of Death: Public/Other, City of Death: Mansfield, County of Death: Richland, Certificate: 062192, Age at Death: 82, Certifier: Physician, Autopsy: No Autopsy performed, Marital Status: Married

His obituary in the News Journal, Mansfield, Ohio, August 9, 1971.

Emery C. Culler, 82, of RD 1, Lucas, died Saturday evening in his home of an apparent heart attack. The son of Martin and Elizabeth (Mowers) Culler, he was born February 23, 1889, on the Culler farm, east of Lucas where he spent his entire life-time. He retired from farming in 1958. Being active in the field of education for 29 years, he served as clerk and a member of the Lutheran Board of Education and had been a member of the Richland County Board of Education. He was a member of the Lucas Club and the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church near Lucas. Mr. Culler had served on the church council for many years and was president of the building committee for the construction of the Mt. Zion Church in 1948.

Survivors include his widow, Helen (Tucker) Culler; three sons, Rev. Duane Culler of Centerville, Loren Culler of New York City, New York and Paul Culler of Waldwick, New Jersey and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Donald, in September, 1944. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mr. Zion Lutheran Church with rev. Jay Brown officiating. burial will be in the Mr. Zion Cemetery.

Information research by Richard Paul Culler of Carrollton, Ohio.
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  Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the 1900 US Census in Monroe Township, Richland County, OH on 22 June 1900. ³

1900 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 129, Dwelling 180, Family 184
Monroe Township, Richland County, Ohio
Farm owned, no mortgage
Emery C. Culler..Son..Feb 1889..11..OH..At School
(Living with parents.)
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• He appeared on the 1910 US Census in Monroe Township, Richland County, OH on 20 April 1910. ⁴

1910 US Census
Sheet 2A, District 192, Dwelling 28, Family 29, Roll 1225
Monroe Township, Richland County, Ohio
Emery Culler..Son..21..OH..Laborer, Farming
(Living with parents.)
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• He appeared on the 1920 US Census in Monroe Township, Richland County, OH on 13 January 1920. ²

1920 US Census
Sheet 7B, District 213, Dwelling 71, Family 72, Roll 1430
Monroe Township, Richland County, Ohio
farm owned, no mortgage
Emery Culler..Head..30..OH..Farmer
(Living with wife and son.)
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• He was buried after 7 August 1971 in the Mount Zion Cemetery in Lucas, OH.

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Emery married Helen Louise Tucker about 1918.^{1 2} (Helen Louise Tucker was born on 11 March 1896 in Utica, OH,^{1 2} died on 24 February 1989 in Rittman, OH ¹ and was buried after 24 February 1989 in Lucas, OH ¹.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• They appeared on the 1920 US Census in Monroe Township, Richland County, OH on 13 January 1920. ²

1920 US Census
Sheet 7B, District 213, Dwelling 71, Family 72, Roll 1430
Monroe Township, Richland County, Ohio
farm owned, no mortgage
Emery Culler..Head..30..OH..Farmer
Helen Culler..Wife..23..OH
Dwain Culler..Son..8m..OH

NOTE - Lived next door to brother, Ira.
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  Marriage Notes:

They had 4 boys.
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