Person:Thomas Overton (22)

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Thomas Overton
 
m. 1879
  1. Thomas Overton1880 -
  2. John Overton1881 - 1882
  3. Elizabeth Overton1882 - 1884
  4. Mariah Charlotte Overton1884 - 1978
  5. Anna May Overton1886 - 1952
  6. Luke Overton1888 - 1966
  7. Walter Overton1890 - 1967
  8. Harry Overton1892 - 1967
  9. Fowler William Overton1894 - 1972
m. 24 Dec 1901
  1. Edith Overton1902 - 1913
  2. Ann Lauretta Overton1903 -
Facts and Events
Name[1][4][5] Thomas Overton
Gender Male
Alt Birth[4][6] 28 Feb 1879 Although this date is suggested by multiple sources, it occurs before his parents applied for a marriage license, making it less likely than the date recorded in the birth register and subsequent U.S. censuses.
Birth[1][5] 28 Feb 1880 Orrville, Wayne co., Ohio, United StatesThomas Overton, son of Thomas Overton and Anna Anderson from Orrville, was born. In the 1880 and 1900 U.S. censuses it was stated that he was born in Ohio, in February 1880.
Census[2] 1 Jun 1880 Orrville, Wayne co., Ohio, United StatesThomas, infant son of Thomas Overton (occ. tile manufacturer), was also residing with his father's wife Anna.
Census[3] 1 Jun 1900 Lawrence twp., Stark co., Ohio, United Statesin a home that was rented
Thomas (occ. coal miner), son of Thomas Overton (occ. moulder), was also residing with his father's wife Annie and children Charlotte M., Annie, Luke, Walter, Harry, and Fowler.
Marriage License 9 Dec 1901 Stark co., Ohio, United StatesThomas Overton Jr., a coal miner, and Maggie Carmichael, a housekeeper, both from North Lawrence, Ohio, received a license to marry from Maurice E. Aungst, Probate Judge. It was recorded that Thomas, aged 22 years on 28 Feb. 1901, was born at North Lawrence to Thomas Overton and Annie Anderson, and Maggie, aged 23 years in June 1901, was born in Scotland to Thomas Carmichael and Sarah. Neither of the applicants were previously married.
to Margaret Carmichael
Marriage 24 Dec 1901 Stark co., Ohio, United StatesThomas Overton Jr. and Maggie Carmichael were married by Minister J. H. Miller.
to Margaret Carmichael
Residence[4] 12 Sep 1918 Saginaw, Saginaw co., Michigan, United Statesat 231 Linton St.
Thomas Overton signed a card for the third registration of the WW I draft. Thomas (occ. laborer) stated his nearest relative was his wife Maggie Overton, at the same address. The registrar's report describes him as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair, and without physical disability.
Residence[5] 27 Apr 1942 Saginaw, Saginaw co., Michigan, United Statesat 231 Linton St.
Thomas Overton signed a card for the fourth registration of the WW II draft. Thomas was employed by City Water Dept. at Court & Washington streets, Saginaw. He names [his wife] Mrs. Margaret Overton of the same address. The registrar's report describes him as white race, 5'6" height, 160 lbs. weight, blue eyes, grey hair, and light complexion.
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Green Twp., in Ohio. Probate Court (Wayne County). Birth records, 1867-1908; registrations and corrections, 1941-1966. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1965-1992)
    FHL #475466 (Birth records 1867-1885), 2: 210, no 45, recorded 1880.
  2. ED 232, Orrville, Wayne, Ohio, in United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    roll 1077 (FHL #1255077), f 228-D, p 56, dwelling 551, family 551, Thomas Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 25 June 1880.

    Thomas, aged 3 months, was born in February.

  3. ED 119, Lawrence twp., Stark, Ohio, in United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    roll 1322 (FHL #1241322), folio 151, sheet 20A, dwelling 351, family 375, Thomas Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 22 June 1900.

    Thomas was born “Feb 1880”.

  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
    [roll MI133], FHL #1682808, Board 1 of Saginaw, Michigan, [digital image, Ancestry.com], registered 12 Sept. 1918.

    Thomas Overton, age 39, was born 28 Feb. 1879. No middle name was specified.

  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 U.S. Selective Service System. Michigan State Headquarters, comp. 1942 (ARC # 623283). World War II Draft Registration Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Michigan. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2007-2009)
    FHL # 1708599 (DGS 004673187, image 4408), Saginaw Co. Local Board #2 (Saginaw, Michigan). From record and image indexed in “United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942,” database, FamilySearch., registered 27 April 1942.

    Thomas Overton, age 62, was born 28 Feb. 1880, at North Lawrence, Ohio.

  6. See also the reference for his marriage to Margaret.