Background
Overton, John Holmes was born on September 17, 1875 in Marksville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Judge Thomas and Laura (Waddill) Overton.
Overton, John Holmes was born on September 17, 1875 in Marksville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Judge Thomas and Laura (Waddill) Overton.
Bachelor of Arts, Louisiana State University, 1895. Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1897. Doctor of Laws, Duquesne U., 1939.
Admitted to Louisiana bar, 1898, practiced since at Alexandria. Member 72d Congress (1931-1933), 8th Louisiana District. Member United States Senate, since 1933.
Former member board supervisors Louisiana State University, Louisiana Southwestern U.
Member American Bar Association, S.A.R. Mason (K.T.), Elk.
Married Ruth Dismukes, December 12, 1905. Children: Katharine, Ruth, John Holmes (deceased), Mary Elizabeth.