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Asa Overby 1858–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1858

Birth Location: Jefferson, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 15 Nov 1943

Death Location: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States

Father: Asa Overbey

Mother:

Spouse(s): Alma Simpson, Mary Overby

Children(s): Pearl Overby, Tamsel Overby, Clyde Overby, Melvin Overby, Pearl Overby, Arthur Overby, Minnie Overby, Vesta Overby, Clyde Overby, Tamsel Overby, Melvin Overby

Asa Overby was born in 1858 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States, the child of Asa A Overbey And Julia Ann Johnson. In 1860, Asa Overby resided in Township 3 S Range 3 E, Jefferson, Illinois, Unite. In 1870, Asa Overby resided in Pendleton to Willow Creek Precinct, Umatilla, Oreg. Asa Overby married Alma Cornelia Simpson, Mary Overby, and had children including Arthur Harry Overby, Clyde C Overby, Clyde E Overby, Melvin Daniel Overby, Minnie L Overby, Pearl E Overby, Pearl Edith Overby, Tamsel C Overby, Vesta Overby. Asa Overby passed away in 1943 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States.

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Biography

  • Asa Overby was born in 1858 in Jefferson, Illinois, United States, the child of Asa A Overbey And Julia Ann Johnson.
  • In 1860, Asa Overby resided in Township 3 S Range 3 E, Jefferson, Illinois, Unite.
  • In 1870, Asa Overby resided in Pendleton to Willow Creek Precinct, Umatilla, Oreg.
  • Asa Overby married Alma Cornelia Simpson, Mary Overby, and had children including Arthur Harry Overby, Clyde C Overby, Clyde E Overby, Melvin Daniel Overby, Minnie L Overby, Pearl E Overby, Pearl Edith Overby, Tamsel C Overby, Vesta Overby.
  • Asa Overby passed away in 1943 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Asa Overbey
1826–
Birth Location: Hickman, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Alma Simpson
1860–1907
Birth Location: Harrisburg, Linn, Oregon, United States
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Mary Overby
1860–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Children(s)

Pearl Overby
1885–1952
Birth Location: Asotin County, Washington, USA
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Tamsel Overby
1890–
Birth Location: Washington, USA
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Clyde Overby
1894–
Birth Location: Washington, USA
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Melvin Overby
1883–1943
Birth Location: Whitman, Washington, USA
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Pearl Overby
1896–
Birth Location: Washington, USA
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Arthur Overby
1897–1990
Birth Location: Garfield, Whitman, Washington, USA
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Minnie Overby
1881–1910
Birth Location: –
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Vesta Overby
1899–
Birth Location: Washington, United States
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Clyde Overby
1893–1944
Birth Location: Darfield, Washington
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Tamsel Overby
1891–1973
Birth Location: –
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Melvin Overby
1884–1943
Birth Location: Whitman, Washington, United States
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Asa Overby's Ancestors

Self
Asa Overby
1858–1943
Birth Place: Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Parents
Asa A Overbey
1826–
Hickman, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Johnson Overby
1800–1843
Tennessee, USA
Lois Smith
1805–1883
Hickman, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James (Overbey)
1780–1869
Emily Tyler
1785–1869
Isaac Smith
1779–1855
Millie Hassell
1784–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Drury Overby
1740–1801
Annie Jones
1750–1820
Benjamin Hassell
1760–1820

Asa Overby's Descendants

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Asa Overby (18 Feb 1858–15 Nov 1943) m. Alma (Cornelia) Simpson (14 Sep 1860–27 May 1907) m. Mary Overby (1860–)
  1. 1. Pearl (Edith) Overby 1885–1952 m. Martin (Van Buren) Wysong 1877–1969
    1. 1. Almadean Wysong 1920–2000 m. James (Loring) Warner 1912–1974 m. Herbert (Spencer) Schwarz –1987
    2. 2. Ellen (Alice) Wysong 1921–1994 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Smith 1919–1994
  2. 2. Tamsel (C) Overby 1890–
  3. 3. Clyde (C) Overby 1894–
  4. 4. Melvin (Daniel) Overby 1883–1943
  5. 5. Pearl (E) Overby 1896–
  6. 6. Arthur (Harry) Overby 1897–1990 m. Gladis (Ethel "Gladys") Shelton 1897–1993
    1. 1. Leigh (Ora) Overby 1921–1994
    2. 2. Corleen Overby 1919–
    3. 3. Leigh (O) Overby 1921–
  7. 7. Minnie (L) Overby 1881–1910
  8. 8. Vesta Overby 1899–
  9. 9. Clyde (E) Overby 1893–1944 m. Veronica (Ann) MINEAU 1891–1967
    1. 1. Carl (J) Overby 1922–2002
  10. 10. Tamsel (C) Overby 1891–1973 m. Jay (L) O'Keefe 1887–
    1. 1. Delma (O) O'Keefe 1908–
    2. 2. Tamsel (A) O'Keefe 1913–
    3. 3. Deovna (M) O'Keefe 1910–
  11. 11. Melvin (Daniel) Overby 1884–1943 m. Bess Johnson 1886–
    1. 1. Treve Overby 1907–1975
    2. 2. Mariel (Bess) Overby 1915–1970

Asa Overby's Timeline

12 Records

1858
18 Feb 1858
Birth of Asa Overby in Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Illinois, United States
1860
1860
Age 2
Asa Overby resided here in Township 3 S Range 3 E, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Township 3 S Range 3 E, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 12
Asa Overby resided here in Pendleton to Willow Creek Precinct, Umatilla, Oregon, United States
Pendleton to Willow Creek Precinct, Umatilla, Oregon, United States
1880
1880
Age 22
Asa Overby resided here in Alto, Umatilla, Oregon, United States
Alto, Umatilla, Oregon, United States
1883
1883
Age 25
Asa Overby resided here in Whitman, Washington
Whitman, Washington
1885
1885
Age 27
Asa Overby resided here in Whitman, Washington
Whitman, Washington
1887
1887
Age 29
Asa Overby resided here in Whitman, Washington
Whitman, Washington
1900
1900
Age 42
Asa Overby resided here in Garfield town, Whitman, Washington
Garfield town, Whitman, Washington
1910
1910
Age 52
Asa Overby resided here in Moscow, Latah, Idaho
Moscow, Latah, Idaho
1930
1930
Age 72
Asa Overby resided here in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 82
Asa Overby resided here in Kennewick, Benton, Washington, United States
Kennewick, Benton, Washington, United States
1943
15 Nov 1943
Age 85
Death of Asa Overby in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1858
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [2] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [3] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kennewick, Benton, Washington; Roll: T627_4331; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3-11.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2342257
    [6] Washington Death Index
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alto, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1084; Family History Film: 1255084; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0191.
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pendleton to Willow Creek Precinct, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Garfield, Whitman, Washington; Roll: T623_1754; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 101.
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 3 S Range 3 E, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 900; Image: 337.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moscow, Latah, Idaho; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 3 S Range 3 E, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 3 S Range 3 E, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 900; Image: 337.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pendleton to Willow Creek Precinct, Umatilla, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pendleton to Willow Creek Precinct, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Alto, Umatilla, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alto, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1084; Family History Film: 1255084; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0191.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Whitman, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Whitman, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Whitman, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Garfield town, Whitman, Washington
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Garfield, Whitman, Washington; Roll: T623_1754; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 101.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Moscow, Latah, Idaho
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moscow, Latah, Idaho; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2342257

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Kennewick, Benton, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kennewick, Benton, Washington; Roll: T627_4331; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3-11.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Garfield, Whitman County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Asa Overby 1943

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1943
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington Death Index
    [2] Tacoma, Washington, Obituary Index
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