Son of Henry Lee Umstead and Charlotte Anne Southerland Umstead.

Married to Anita Lashley on November 17, 1909 in Durham County, North Carolina.

Alvis and Anita were the parents of:
Hazeline Dare Umstead
Janet Louise Umstead
Frances Umstead Holmes
Alvis Kincheon Umstead Jr
Anita Umstead Long
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Alais Umstead
Age: 15
Birth Date: May 1885
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Mangum, Durham, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Henry L Umstead
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Annie Umstead
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry L Umstead 47
Annie Umstead 46
Reginald T Umstead 24
Fred Umstead 23
Emma Umstead 16
Nannie Umstead 17
Lee Umstead 18
Alais Umstead 15
Otie Umstead 13
Kate Umstead 10
Paul Umstead 9
Clyde Umstead 5
Lucy Umstead 3

North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979
Name: Alvis K Umstead
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 17 Nov 1909
Event Place: Durham, North Carolina
Age: 24
Birth Year (Estimated): 1885
Spouse's Name: Arista Lashly
Spouse's Age: 19
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1890
Digital Folder Number: 004639081
GS Film number: 000812817 , Image Number: 00208

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Alvis Umspead
Age in 1910: 24
Birth Year: abt 1886
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1910: Mangum, Durham, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Annita Umstead
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Name Age
Alvis Umspead 24
Annita Umstead 21

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Alvis Kincheon Umstead
County: Durham
State: North Carolina
Birth Date: 10 May 1885
Race: White
Age: 33
Occupation: City of Durham, Fireman
Nearest Relative: Mrs Anita Umstead
Height/Build: Short/Stout
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Dark
Bald: No
Disability: No

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Alvis K Unstard
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1886
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1920: Durham Ward 2, Durham, North Carolina
Street: Mangrum St N
House Number: 1010
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Anita Unstard
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Lelitia Lashley
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Fireman
Industry: City
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Household Members:
Name Age
Alvis K Unstard 34
Anita Unstard 29
Hazeline Unstard 8
Louise Unstard 5
Frances Unstard 1
Lelitia Lashley 71
Leland Lashley 47

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alvis K Umstead
Birth Year: abt 1886
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: North Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Geer Street
Ward of City: Part of Two
House Number in Cities or Towns: 114
Dwelling Number: 79
Family Number: 101
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 40.00
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 24
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Fireman
Industry: City Fire Department
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Alvis K Umstead 44
Anita L Umstead 40
Hazeline D Umstead 18
Louise Umstead 16
Frances D Umstead 11
Alvis K Umstead 6
Anita J Umstead 6
Claude Laskley 57

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Alvis K Umstead
Respondent: Yes
Age: 54
Estimated birth year: abt 1886
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: North Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Street: Markham Avenue
House Number: 113
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 71
Occupation: Luten
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 6000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 72
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1680
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Alvis K Umstead 54
Anita Umstead 50
Hazeline D Umstead 28
Anita J Umstead 16
Alvis K Umstead 16
Edward L Gray 25

North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
Name: Alvis Kincheon Umstead
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 56
Marital status: Married
Occupation: City of Durham, Fireman
Birth Date: 10 May 1885
Birth Place: Willardsville, North Carolina
Death Date: 11 Jul 1941
Death Location: Durham, Durham
Spouse's Name: Anita Umstead
Father's name: H L Umstead
Mother's name: Annie Southerland
Residence: 113 W Markham Ave, Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Cause of death: Coronary occlusion, coronary sclerosis, arteriosclerosis, diabetes
Informant: Hazeline Umstead, Durham NC