James Jefferson Overby

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: James Obbery [Overby]
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg Virginia
Street: Canal Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father\'s name: Louis J Overby
Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Mother\'s name: Lula Overby
Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Louis J Overby 39
Lula Overby 34
Minnie Overby 12
Sadie E Overby 10
James Overby 8
Robert Overby 5
David Overby 2

1930 Census
Name: James J Overby
Birth Year: abt 1903
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia,
Street address: Ferndale Avenue
House Number: 1437
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 20
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 22
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: MacHinist
Industry: Iron foundry
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James J Overby 27
Ruth O Overby 22
James J Overby 3

1940 Census
Name: James J Overby
Age: 37
Estimated birth year: abt 1903
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Machinists
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1500
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1976
Income Other Sorces: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James J Overby 37
Ruth Overby 31
James J Overby 13
Gerald Y Overby 8

MILITARY RECORDS

Name: James Jefferson Overby
Race: White
Age: 39
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1902
Birth Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Residence Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Employer: Brown And Williamson Tobacco Corp
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Ruth O Overby
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Jefferson Overby Self (Head)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125500712/james-jefferson-overby

Died:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

Name: James Jefferson Overby Sr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 61
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1902
Death Date: 9 Aug 1963
Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Cause of Death: carcinoma of the lung with metastesis to brain and left femur
Registration Date: 12 Aug 1963
Father: Louis J Overby
Mother: Lula Overby
Spouse: Ruth Traylor Overby
Certificate Number: 1963022420
Occupation: Machinist, B&W Tobacco

James married Ruth Odell Traylor. Ruth was born 3 Dec 1907; died 23 May 2004; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: James J Overby Junior
Age: 13
Estimated birth year: abt 1927
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Native Language: English
Household Members:
Name Age
James J Overby 37
Ruth Overby 31
James J Overby 13
Gerald Y Overby 8

Birth:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2016

Name: James Jefferson Overby
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1926
Birth Place: Dinwiddie Co. Virginia
Certificate Number: 1926053477

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200881175

Inscription:
SGT US ARMY AIR CORPS
WORLD WAR II

WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Gerald Y Overby
Age: 8
Estimated birth year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members:
Name Age
James J Overby 37
Ruth Overby 31
James J Overby 13
Gerald Y Overby 8

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.

Name: Gerald Young Overby
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1931
Birth Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Death Date: 18 May 2000
Father: J J Overby
Mother: Ruth O Traylor
SSN: 227329295
Notes: Jun 1945: Name listed as GERALD YOUNG OVERBY; 24 May 2000: Name listed as GERALD Y OVERBY

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125500952

Died:
Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

Name: Gerald Y. Overby
Social Security Number: 227-32-9295
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1931
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Virginia
Last Residence: 33462, Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida
Death Date: 18 May 2000