Samuel Miley Overcash
- Born: 11 Apr 1880, Altoona, Blair Co., PA
- Marriage: Edna Halter circa 1913
- Died: 27 Dec 1968, Wesleyville, Erie Co., PA at age 88
 General Notes:
The 1880 Federal Census for Altoona, Blair Co., PA, District 154, page 90A records Samuel M. Overcast (2/12) living with his parents Samuel (27) and Ann E. (26) Overcast and his brother William R. (4) at 1200 12th Avenue. Samuel is a flagman for the PRR [Pennsylvania RailRoad].
The 1900 Federal Census for Altoona (Ward 8), Blair Co., PA, District 64, page 90A records Samuel M. (April 1880) living with his parents Samuel K. (Dec 1851) and Annie E. (Nov 1853) and borther William R. (Jan 1876). The father is a Car Builder for the PRR and has been married for 25 years. Samuel and Annie have had 2 children. William is a Linemsn? and son Samuel is a Laborer for the PRR.
The WWI Draft Registration Card for Samuel Milay Overcash records in the City of Erie dated Sept 12, 1918 his date of birth as April 11, 1880. He is a Machinist for General Electric and is married to Edna Overcash and living at 413 Walnut Street. His physical description is tall with medium build with light brown eyes and dark brown hair, partly bald.
The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for Samuel Miley Overcash dated April 27, 1942 lists his date of birth as April 11, 1880 in Altoona, PA. He is living 3416 Taggert Street in Wesleyville, PA. The person who will always know his address is reported as Dr. R. W. Thompson of 3204 Buffalo Rd. in Wesleyville. Samuel is working for American Meter Co. of Erie, PA and his physical description is 5' 6", 165 lbs with blue eyes, blonde hair and light complexion.
The Obituary for Samuel M. Overcash appears in newspaper in Erie, PA on 12/27/68 The Erie Conty public library reveals obituary records at their website: http://www.erielibrary.org/research-services/obituary-listings/ [This is the date of the obituary, not the actual date of death]
The SSDI records:
Samuel Overcash SSN: 175-09-7136 Last Residence: 16417 Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America Born: 11 Apr 1880 Died: Dec 1968 State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
Samuel married Edna Halter, daughter of David R. Halter and Dessie Clara Faust, circa 1913. (Edna Halter was born on 9 Aug 1881 in Cumberland Co., PA, died on 29 Jul 1944 in Erie Co., Pennsylvania and was buried on 1 Aug 1944 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie Co., PA.) The cause of her death was Uraemia and sepsis due to vesico vaginal fistula.
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