Person:William Overton (26)

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William Jennings Bryan Overton
b.8 Mar 1897 Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, United States
d.Apr 1973 Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 22 Feb 1882
  1. Emma Belle Overton1886 - 1970
  2. Anna Mae Overton1890 - 1919
  3. Amelia Elsie Overton1894 - 1963
  4. William Jennings Bryan Overton1897 - 1973
  5. Robert E. Lee Overton1899 - 1986
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  William Jennings Bryan Overton1897 - 1973
  • W.  Nettie May Toms1913 - 1962
m. 17 Jul 1950
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3][9] William Jennings Bryan Overton
Alt Name Bryan Overton
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][3][4] 8 Mar 1897 Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, United States
Census[4] 1 Jun 1900 Center, Vernon, Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was owned with a mortgage
W. J. Bryan, son of John T. Overton (occ. farmer), was also residing with his father's wife Maggie A. and children Belle, May A., Amelia, and Robert E. L.
Census[5] 15 Apr 1910 Center, Vernon, Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was owned free of mortgage
Bryan, son of J. T. Overton (occ. stone mason), was also residing with his father's wife Maggie A. and children Anna M., Amelia, and Robert. He had attended school during the current school year.
Residence[2] 5 Jun 1918 Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, United StatesWilliam Jennings Bryan Overton signed a card (as “W. J. B. Overton”) for the second registration of the WW I draft. William (occ. farming, self employed) stated his nearest relative was Jack Overton, of Nevada, Missouri. The registrar's report describes him as tall, medium build, blue eyes, dark brown hair, and without physical disability.
Military[3] 21 Oct 1918 Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, United StatesWilliam Jennings Overton, from Nevada, Missouri, was inducted into the U.S. Army. He served as a private in Co. C, Provost Guard Co., at Camp Bowie, Texas. He was honorably discharged on demobilization, and at the time of his discharge, he was reported 10% disabled.
Census[6] 1 Jan 1920 Center, Vernon, Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was owned free of mortgage
Bryan (occ. farm labor on home farm), son of John T. Overton (occ. general farming), was also residing with his father's wife Maggie A., children Amelia and Robert (occ. general farming), niece L. M. Monroe, and infant grandson Vernon Hornacre.
Census[7] 1 Apr 1930 Center, Vernon, Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was owned
Bryan (occ. general farming) was residing in the household of his widowed mother Maggie Overton.
Census[8] 1 Apr 1940 Center, Vernon, Missouri, United Stateson a farm that was rented
Bryan Overton (occ. public road overseer; usual occ. general farming on own account) was residing with his widowed mother Margaret and nephew Russell Jenkins (occ. farm hired hand). All were recorded as residing in the “same house” as in 1935.
Marriage License 17 Jul 1950 Benton, Arkansas, United StatesWilliam Jennings Bryan Overton, age 53, and Nettie May Toms, age 37, both of Nevada, Missouri, received a license to marry.
to Nettie May Toms
Marriage 17 Jul 1950 Benton, Arkansas, United StatesWilliam and Nettie were united in marriage by Minister James A. Overton.
to Nettie May Toms
Education[8] Bryan completed the 6th grade.
Death[1] Apr 1973 Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, United States
Burial[9][10] Moore Cemetery, Center, Vernon, Missouri, United Statesin section 1
The grave marker is inscribed, “OVERTON; NETTIE MAY, 1913–1962; W. J. BRYAN, 1897–1973”.
Soc Sec No[1] 497-42-9403
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service)
    [database, Ancestry.com], SSN 497-42-9403, issued Missouri, 1956.

    William Overton, b. 8 March 1897, d. April 1973; ZIP code of last address of record 64772 (Nevada, Missouri).

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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 MO130], FHL #1683935, Vernon Co., Nevada, [digital image, Ancestry.com], registered 5 June 1918.

    William Jennings Bryan Overton, age 21, was born 8 March 1897, at Nevada, Missouri.

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 “WILLIAM JENNINGS OVERTON”, in Missouri. Office of the Adjutant General. Soldiers' Records: War of 1812-World War I. (Online database: Missouri State Archives).

    Army serial no. 1,512,569; inducted 21 Oct. 1918; date of discharge not stated.

  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 ED 119, Center twp., Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    roll 906 (FHL #1240906), folio 41, sheet 2B, dwelling 41, family 41, John T. Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 5 June 1900.

    He was born “Mar 1897”.

  5. ↑ ED 138, Center twp., Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
    roll 827 (FHL #1374840), folio 154, sheet 8A, dwelling 164, family 164, J. T. Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 4/5 May 1910.
  6. ↑ ED 160, Center twp., Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
    roll 965, folio 36, sheet 4B, dwelling 83, family 83, John T. Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 12 Jan. 1920.
  7. ↑ ED 13, Center twp., Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
    roll 1250 (FHL #2340985), folio 114, sheet 6B, dwelling 177, family 178, Maggie Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 22 April 1930.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 ED 109-12, Center twp., Vernon, Missouri, in United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
    roll 2162, folio 155, sheet 7A, household 157, Bryan Overton household, [digital image, Ancestry.com], enumerated 30 April 1940.

    Highest grade of school completed “6”.

  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 “W J Bryan Overton”, in Find A Grave
    memorial 84649048. Viewed digital image of grave marker.
  10. ↑ Thompson, Nancy, and Neoma Foreman (comps. and eds.). Tri-County Genealogical Society. Vernon County, Missouri Cemetery Directory 2010. (Nevada, Missouri: Vernon County Historical Society, 2010)
    p 260.
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