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Lora Overton 1878–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1878

Birth Location: South Bend, Cass, Nebraska

Death Date: 8 Dec 1972

Death Location: Sheb, Wisconsin

Father: John Overton

Mother: Elizabeth Dawson

Spouse(s): Charles Gess

Children(s): Kenneth Gess, Laura Gess, Lucy Gess, Carl Gess

The story of Lora Overton began in 1878 in South Bend, Cass, Nebraska. In 1880, Lora Overton resided in Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA. In 1910, Lora Overton resided in St Joseph Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Lora Overton married Charles Gess, and had children including Carl E Gess, Kenneth C Gess, Laura E Gess, Lucy M Gess. Lora Overton passed away in 1972 in Sheb, Wisconsin.

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Biography

  • The story of Lora Overton began in 1878 in South Bend, Cass, Nebraska.
  • In 1880, Lora Overton resided in Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1910, Lora Overton resided in St Joseph Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Lora Overton married Charles Gess, and had children including Carl E Gess, Kenneth C Gess, Laura E Gess, Lucy M Gess.
  • Lora Overton passed away in 1972 in Sheb, Wisconsin.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Overton
1833–1905
Birth Location: Indiana
JO
Elizabeth Dawson
1837–1932
Birth Location: Virginia
ED

Spouses(s)

Charles Gess
1878–
Birth Location: Indiana
CG

Children(s)

Kenneth Gess
1903–
Birth Location: Michigan
KG
Laura Gess
1906–
Birth Location: Michigan
LG
Lucy Gess
1918–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
LG
Carl Gess
1908–
Birth Location: Michigan
CG

Lora Overton's Ancestors

Self
Lora Overton
1878–1972
Birth Place: South Bend, Cass, Nebraska
Parents
John Lefler Overton
1833–1905
Indiana
Elizabeth (Ellen) Dawson
1837–1932
Virginia
Grandparents
Robert (B.) Overton
1810–1891
Kentucky
Margaret Yount
1809–1863
Pennsylvania
JOHN DAWSON
1807–1858
Berkeley County, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Overton
1783–1826
Nancy Glore
1784–1853
Henry Yount
–1828
Catharine Bright
1784–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Glore
1747–
Margaret Crisler
1760–
Michael Bright
1762–1847
Barbara Winters
–1828

Lora Overton's Descendants

1.
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Lora Overton (28 Feb 1878–8 Dec 1972) m. Charles Gess (abt 1878–)
  1. 1. Kenneth (C) Gess 1903–
  2. 2. Laura (E) Gess 1906–
  3. 3. Lucy (M) Gess 1918–
  4. 4. Carl (E) Gess 1908–

Lora Overton's Timeline

9 Records

1878
28 Feb 1878
Birth of Lora Overton in South Bend, Cass, Nebraska
South Bend, Cass, Nebraska
1880
1880
Age 2
Lora Overton resided here in Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA
Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Lora Overton resided here in St Joseph Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan, USA
St Joseph Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Lora Overton resided here in Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1922
1922
Age 44
Lora Overton resided here in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Lora Overton resided here in Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Lora Overton resided here in Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Lora Overton resided here in Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1972
8 Dec 1972
Age 94
Death of Lora Overton in Sheb, Wisconsin
Sheb, Wisconsin

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1878
    Event Place: South Bend, Cass, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4526; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 59-31
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2017; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 501
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: 2613; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 226.0; FHL microfilm: 2342347
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: 755; Family History Film: 1254755; Page: 200D; Enumeration District: 005; Image: 0403
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [6] Wisconsin Death Index
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 64; Film Description: 1898 Wayne - 1899 Emmet
    [8] Family Bible, John Lefler and Elizabeth Ellen OVERTON family bible.
    [9] #45, John Lefler and Elizabeth Ellen OVERTON family bible.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: 755; Family History Film: 1254755; Page: 200D; Enumeration District: 005; Image: 0403

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Joseph Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sheboygan Ward 2, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2017; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 501

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: 2613; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 226.0; FHL microfilm: 2342347

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4526; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 59-31

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4526; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 59-31

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Joseph
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 64; Film Description: 1898 Wayne - 1899 Emmet

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1972
    Event Place: Sheb, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin Death Index
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