Augustus Guy Overton (1874 - 1947)

Ancestors

Biography

Overton, Augustus Guy {I6746} (b. 21 JUL 1873, d. AFT APR 1930) Note: See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.12) 2318 Ave. F, Ward 16, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL - ED 100, Sh 53B, Ln 65 - Overton, Augustus G. Boarder, along with several others in same building. A 36 year old single white male. He & parents born in Georgia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Chief Operator at Sernet Solvey, drawing wages.

Augustus Guy Overton of 1809 Pike Ave., Ensley, Jeff. Co., AL registered for the draft at Local Board 5 (Pct. 45, Dist. 8), Birmingham, AL on 12 Sept 1918. He was 45 years old, White, born 21 July 1873 in USA. Occupation Supt. at Sernet Solvey Co., Ensley, Jeff. Co., Ala. Nearest relative was Florence Moore Overton, wife, at same address. Described as medium height & build, blue eyes, dark brown hair, missing 2 fingers from right hand. Serial No. 2418, Order No. A-1146. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

(see image for Guy Overton, thank you)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.14) 1809 Pike Ave., Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL - ED 19, Sh 21(83)A, Ln 40, 393/504 (entry follows that of his mother) - Overton, Augustus. Head, 40 (sic) year old married white male, owns his home free of mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Georgia. Occupation Chemist at Steel Mill, drawing wages.

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, Florence. Wife, 34 (sic) year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Kansas, parents in Tennessee. Occupation None.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.18) 1305 33rd St. North, Pct 21, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL - ED 25, Sh 39A, Ln 9, 492/581 - Overton, A. Guy. Head, 54 year old white male, first married at 42. Owns his non-farm home valued at $10,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Georgia. Occupation Superintendant at By Product Corp., drawing wages. Not a veteran.

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, Florence M. Wife, 47 year old married white female, first married at 35. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Kansas, parents in Tennessee. Occupation None.

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, A. Guy, Jr. Son, 8 year old white male. Born in Alabama, father in Georgia, mother in Kansas.

- Moore, Belle G. Sr. in law, 37 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Tennessee. Occupation None. Birth: 21 JUL 1873 Georgia Death: AFT APR 1930 Reference: 6774

Sources

• http://records.ancestry.com/augustus_guy_overton_records.ashx?pid=175426784

• http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30001/alabama-deaths-1908-1974?itemId=945087&action=showRecord

(on the second reference there are misspellings, my own parents have told me of my Uncle Guy and Aunt Florence and his father's name was definitely Macon, as that is a family name and not Matron)

• http://ourgenes.net/data%20file/n_151.htm