Family:Alford Overton and Elizabeth Boice (1)

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Marriage License[1] 20 Dec 1884 Nevada, Vernon co., Missouri, United States“Alfred” Overton and Elizabeth A. Boice, both of Vernon Co., Missouri, received a license to marry. The register states that he was over 21 years of age, but he was actually 19 years old. It also has the hand written note “consent given”.
Marriage[1][4] 24 Dec 1884 Vernon co., Missouri, United Statesat “groom's residence”
Alford and Elizabeth were united in marriage by Minister James F. Edwards. The 1910 census states that this was the first marriage for each of them.
Census[5] 1 Jun 1900 Nevada, Vernon co., Missouri, United Statesat 1010 E. Walnut St., in a home that was owned free of mortgage
Alford Overton (occ. smelter foreman) was residing with his wife Elizabeth A.; sons George A., Delbert J., and Orville M.; and daughter “Naomia” E. It was stated that 4 of Elizabeth's 5 children were living.
Residence[6] 1910 Kansas City, Jackson co., Missouri, United Statesat 1814 Mercier
In the 1910 Kansas City directory, Alford (occ. wrapper) and “Delber” J. (occ. cement) were listed at this address. This was the first appearance of any of the family members in the city directory.
Census[4] 15 Apr 1910 Kansas City, Jackson co., Missouri, United Statesat 1841 Mercier St., in a home that was rented
Alford Overton (occ. fireman) was residing with his wife Elizabeth A., son Delbert (occ. factory worker), son Orville, daughter “Namoma” E., and son Herbert W. It was stated that 5 of Elizabeth's 6 children were living.
Residence[6] From 1911 to 1914 Kansas City, Jackson co., Missouri, United Statesat 2713 Holly
Alford (or “Alfred”) and Delbert were listed in the city directory as residing at this address along with George A. (occ. salesman) in 1913 and Orville M. in 1914.
Residence[6] From 1915 to 1920 Kansas City, Jackson co., Missouri, United Statesat 2141 Madison Ave.
Alford (or “Alfred” or “Albert”) was listed in the city directory at this address along with (in various years) Delbert J., Orville M., Naomi or Neoma, and Herbert W.
Census[3] 1 Jan 1920 Kansas City, Jackson co., Missouri, United Statesat 2141 Madison, in a home that was rented
“Alfred” Overton (occ. ice peddler, own account) was residing with his wife Elizabeth, sons Orvil M. and Herbert (both occ. ice peddler, own account), and daughter Naoma E.
Residence[6] From 1921 to 1935 Kansas City, Jackson co., Missouri, United Statesat 2624 Madison Ave.
Alford (or “Alfred”) and Herbert W. were listed in the city directory at this address, along with Orville (through 1924). Alford's wife Elizabeth A. was listed beginning in 1930 and appeared as a widow from 1934.
Census[2] 1 Apr 1930 Kansas City, Jackson co., Missouri, United Statesat 2624 Madison, in a home that was owned
Alford Overton (occ. ice peddler, own account) was residing with his wife Elizabeth A. and son Herbert W. (occ. credit manager for sewing machine company).
Other[4] had at least six children
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References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Missouri, United States. Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002. (Online database: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007)
    Vernon Co. records, 1884, image 64 (of 66), [book C, p 424], recorded 24 Dec. 1884.
    Marriage license registered in Vernon Co., Missouri, 20 December 1884.
  2. ED 54, 3rd Ward Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
    roll 1194 (FHL #2340929), folio 75, sheet 14A, dwelling 132, family 153, Alford Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 14 May 1930.
  3. ED 43, 2nd Ward Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
    roll 924, folio 170, sheet 2B, dwelling 33, family 56, Alfred Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 3 Jan. 1920.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 ED 34, 2nd Ward Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
    roll 785 (FHL #1374798), folio 246, sheet 8B, dwelling 159, family 205, Alford Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 27 April 1910.
  5. ED 123, 5th Ward Nevada city, Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    roll 906 (FHL #1240906), folio 114, sheet 3B, dwelling 62, family 63, Alford Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 5 June 1900.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Kansas City, Missouri, city directory. (Kansas City, Missouri: Gould Directory; Gate City Directory; R. L. Polk)
    1910–1935.

    1910, Overton residing at 1841 Mercier:
    1910—Alford wrapper; Delber J cement

    1911–1914, Overton residing at 2713 Holly:
    1911—Alfred galvanizer Builders Material Supply Co; D trucker Builders Material Supply Co
    1912—Alfred driver; Delbert J laborer The Builders Material Supply Co
    1913—Alfred teamster; Delbert J clerk English Tool & Supply Co; George A salesman English Tool & Supply Co
    1914—Alford ice; Delbert J clerk English Tool & Supply Co; Orville M ice

    1915–1920, Overton residing at 2141 Madison av:
    1915—Alford pedlar; Delbert J peddler; Orville M pedlar
    1916—Alford ice; Delbert J
    1917—Alfred ice; Naomi
    1918—Albert packer; Neoma; Orvil clerk
    1919—Alfred ice; Herbert W ice; Naomi; Orville M transfer
    1920—Alford ice; Orville M ice

    1921–1935, Overton residing at 2624 Madison av:
    1921—Alfred ice; Herbert; Orville
    1922—Alford ice; Herbert W; Orville
    1923—Alfred; H W; Orville M
    1924—Alfred ice; Herbert W ice; Orville M ice
    1925—Alford ice; Herbert W ice
    1926—Alfred; Herbert W
    1927—Alford ice; Herbert W clerk
    1928—Alfred driver; Herbert W credit manager White Sewing Machine Co
    1929—Alfred ice peddler; Herbert W credit manager White Sewing Machine Co
    1930—Alfred (wife Elizabeth) driver
    1931—Alfred (wife Elizabeth A) ice man; Herbert W
    1932—Alfred (wife Elizabeth A) laborer; Herbert W laborer
    1933—Alford (wife Elizabeth A) laborer; Herbert W laborer
    1934—Elizabeth A (widow of Alford); George A salesman Stowe Hardware & Supply Co (also residing in Lawrence, Kans.); Herbert W ice dealer
    1935—Elizabeth A (widow of Alford); Herbert W ice dealer