Roy Lee Poston (1911 - 1989)

Born 18 Oct 1911 in Overton, Shelby, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Roy was born in 1911. He passed away in 1989.

In the 1940 census, Roy (age 29), Farmer, was the married head of household in Overton, Tennessee.^[1]

Roy was in a military record on 16 October 1940 in Rickman, Overton, Tennessee.^[2]

Roy was in a directory in 1955 in Anderson, Indiana, United States.^[3]

Roy died on 4 April 1989 and was buried in Okalona Cemetery, Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03926; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 67-7
   Ancestry Record 2442 #32072940 (accessed 24 May 2024)
   

   Roy Poston (29), married, Farmer, head of household in Overton, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.

2. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 234
   Ancestry Record 2238 #201520796 (accessed 24 May 2024)
   

   Name: Roy Lee Poston; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 29; Birth Date: 18 Oct 1911; Birth Place: Overton, Tenn.; Residence Place: Rickman, Overton, Tennessee; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Oak Hill, Overton, Tennessee; Employer: None; Height: 5 8"; Weight: 132; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Brown; Next of Kin: Mrs Bonnie Poston;
   Household Members (Name) Relationship:
   Roy Lee Poston
   Bonnie Poston Wife.

3. ↑ 1955 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
   Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
   Ancestry Record 2469 #653078400 (accessed 24 May 2024)
   

   Name: Roy L Poston; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1955; Street Address: 2310 Martindale 2-5718; Residence Place: Anderson, Indiana, USA; Occupation: Prs Opr; Spouse: Bonnie L Poston; Publication Title: Anderson, Indiana, City Directory, 1955.

4. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #32760448
   Ancestry Record 60525 #79342184 (accessed 24 May 2024)
   

   Roy L Poston burial (died on 4 Apr 1989) in Okalona Cemetery, Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America. Born on 18 Oct 1911.