Burphet L. Culley, b. 7 Jun 1830 in Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana, d. 22 Jun 1898 in Jackson County, Illinois, son of Richard Canaday Culley & Elizabeth Martin. He married Permelia Sophia Casteel or Cluster (1st wife) on December 10, 1856 in Jackson County, Illinois. He married Lucinda Jane Heglar (2nd wife) on December 22, 1863 in Perry County, Illinois.