A FAMILY HISTORY
Interview: Mrs. A. Avery
1003 West Okmulgee
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Interviewer: L.W. Wilson
Interview Date: October 28, 1937
INTRODUCTION
Mrs. Avery was born February 25, 1861, in Alabama and she lived in Georgia until married when all of her folks moved to Temple, Texas, including herself. After living two years in Texas, they moved to the Indian Territory in about the year 1891 and she settled near the present towns of Davis and Keokuk Falls. Her father was J.B. Overton and he was born in Bibb County, Alabama. Her mother was Sarah Barton Overton who was born in Georgia.
Mrs. Avery states that she is of Choctaw descent and that all her relatives prior to her father and mother had moved to the Indian Territory years before. Some came on the removal of the Choctaws in 1837 and 1838 and the others came soon after. Her parents accepted citizenship with the United States and by doing so were allowed to remain in Alabama. Neither she nor her parents ever received any money or allotments.
Mrs. Avery married Mr. Nelson Avery and to them were born nine children as follows including place of birth:
John - Georgia
Elizabeth - Texas
Charlie - Texas
Frank - Oklahoma
Melvin - Oklahoma
Travis - Oklahoma
Bill - Oklahoma
Emmet - Oklahoma
Delia - Oklahoma
Find A Grave contributor Sharon Brooks Brimm
Artelier Overton Avery's father was John Bibb Overton
Guardianship of minor children of John B. Overton
John B Overton in the Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999
Name: John B Overton
Probate Date: 12 May 1877
Probate Place: Clay, Alabama, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1877
Inferred Death Place: Alabama, USA
Item Description: Will Records, Vol A-C, 1867-1944
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
David L Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of Joseph L & Artella Overton minor heirs of John B Overton deceased. Taken and Approved 12th day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: D.L Campbell, John B. Campbell, Alex Campbell, T. S. Barton, J R Barton.
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
John R. Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of John B Overton minor heir of John B Overton deceased. Approved this 12 day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: John B. Campbell, D.L Campbell, Alex Campbell, W. Y. Lee, W.W. Shadix.
Interview: Mrs. A. Avery
1003 West Okmulgee
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Interviewer: L.W. Wilson
Interview Date: October 28, 1937
INTRODUCTION
Mrs. Avery was born February 25, 1861, in Alabama and she lived in Georgia until married when all of her folks moved to Temple, Texas, including herself. After living two years in Texas, they moved to the Indian Territory in about the year 1891 and she settled near the present towns of Davis and Keokuk Falls. Her father was J.B. Overton and he was born in Bibb County, Alabama. Her mother was Sarah Barton Overton who was born in Georgia.
Mrs. Avery states that she is of Choctaw descent and that all her relatives prior to her father and mother had moved to the Indian Territory years before. Some came on the removal of the Choctaws in 1837 and 1838 and the others came soon after. Her parents accepted citizenship with the United States and by doing so were allowed to remain in Alabama. Neither she nor her parents ever received any money or allotments.
Mrs. Avery married Mr. Nelson Avery and to them were born nine children as follows including place of birth:
John - Georgia
Elizabeth - Texas
Charlie - Texas
Frank - Oklahoma
Melvin - Oklahoma
Travis - Oklahoma
Bill - Oklahoma
Emmet - Oklahoma
Delia - Oklahoma
Find A Grave contributor Sharon Brooks Brimm
Artelier Overton Avery's father was John Bibb Overton
Guardianship of minor children of John B. Overton
John B Overton in the Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999
Name: John B Overton
Probate Date: 12 May 1877
Probate Place: Clay, Alabama, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1877
Inferred Death Place: Alabama, USA
Item Description: Will Records, Vol A-C, 1867-1944
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
David L Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of Joseph L & Artella Overton minor heirs of John B Overton deceased. Taken and Approved 12th day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: D.L Campbell, John B. Campbell, Alex Campbell, T. S. Barton, J R Barton.
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
John R. Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of John B Overton minor heir of John B Overton deceased. Approved this 12 day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: John B. Campbell, D.L Campbell, Alex Campbell, W. Y. Lee, W.W. Shadix.
A FAMILY HISTORY
Interview: Mrs. A. Avery
1003 West Okmulgee
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Interviewer: L.W. Wilson
Interview Date: October 28, 1937
INTRODUCTION
Mrs. Avery was born February 25, 1861, in Alabama and she lived in Georgia until married when all of her folks moved to Temple, Texas, including herself. After living two years in Texas, they moved to the Indian Territory in about the year 1891 and she settled near the present towns of Davis and Keokuk Falls. Her father was J.B. Overton and he was born in Bibb County, Alabama. Her mother was Sarah Barton Overton who was born in Georgia.
Mrs. Avery states that she is of Choctaw descent and that all her relatives prior to her father and mother had moved to the Indian Territory years before. Some came on the removal of the Choctaws in 1837 and 1838 and the others came soon after. Her parents accepted citizenship with the United States and by doing so were allowed to remain in Alabama. Neither she nor her parents ever received any money or allotments.
Mrs. Avery married Mr. Nelson Avery and to them were born nine children as follows including place of birth:
John - Georgia
Elizabeth - Texas
Charlie - Texas
Frank - Oklahoma
Melvin - Oklahoma
Travis - Oklahoma
Bill - Oklahoma
Emmet - Oklahoma
Delia - Oklahoma
Find A Grave contributor Sharon Brooks Brimm
Artelier Overton Avery's father was John Bibb Overton
Guardianship of minor children of John B. Overton
John B Overton in the Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999
Name: John B Overton
Probate Date: 12 May 1877
Probate Place: Clay, Alabama, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1877
Inferred Death Place: Alabama, USA
Item Description: Will Records, Vol A-C, 1867-1944
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
David L Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of Joseph L & Artella Overton minor heirs of John B Overton deceased. Taken and Approved 12th day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: D.L Campbell, John B. Campbell, Alex Campbell, T. S. Barton, J R Barton.
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
John R. Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of John B Overton minor heir of John B Overton deceased. Approved this 12 day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: John B. Campbell, D.L Campbell, Alex Campbell, W. Y. Lee, W.W. Shadix.
Interview: Mrs. A. Avery
1003 West Okmulgee
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Interviewer: L.W. Wilson
Interview Date: October 28, 1937
INTRODUCTION
Mrs. Avery was born February 25, 1861, in Alabama and she lived in Georgia until married when all of her folks moved to Temple, Texas, including herself. After living two years in Texas, they moved to the Indian Territory in about the year 1891 and she settled near the present towns of Davis and Keokuk Falls. Her father was J.B. Overton and he was born in Bibb County, Alabama. Her mother was Sarah Barton Overton who was born in Georgia.
Mrs. Avery states that she is of Choctaw descent and that all her relatives prior to her father and mother had moved to the Indian Territory years before. Some came on the removal of the Choctaws in 1837 and 1838 and the others came soon after. Her parents accepted citizenship with the United States and by doing so were allowed to remain in Alabama. Neither she nor her parents ever received any money or allotments.
Mrs. Avery married Mr. Nelson Avery and to them were born nine children as follows including place of birth:
John - Georgia
Elizabeth - Texas
Charlie - Texas
Frank - Oklahoma
Melvin - Oklahoma
Travis - Oklahoma
Bill - Oklahoma
Emmet - Oklahoma
Delia - Oklahoma
Find A Grave contributor Sharon Brooks Brimm
Artelier Overton Avery's father was John Bibb Overton
Guardianship of minor children of John B. Overton
John B Overton in the Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999
Name: John B Overton
Probate Date: 12 May 1877
Probate Place: Clay, Alabama, USA
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1877
Inferred Death Place: Alabama, USA
Item Description: Will Records, Vol A-C, 1867-1944
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
David L Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of Joseph L & Artella Overton minor heirs of John B Overton deceased. Taken and Approved 12th day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: D.L Campbell, John B. Campbell, Alex Campbell, T. S. Barton, J R Barton.
The State of Alabama, Clay County} Probate Court
John R. Campbell has been appointed Guardian of the Estate of John B Overton minor heir of John B Overton deceased. Approved this 12 day of May 1877, James L Williams Judge of Probate. Signed: John B. Campbell, D.L Campbell, Alex Campbell, W. Y. Lee, W.W. Shadix.
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