Background
Overton, Winston was born on October 4, 1870 in Marksville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Judge Thomas and Laura (Waddill) Overton.
Overton, Winston was born on October 4, 1870 in Marksville, Louisiana, United States. Son of Judge Thomas and Laura (Waddill) Overton.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1890.
Admitted to Louisiana bar, 1892, and began practice at Lake Charles, 1893. City attorney, Lake Charles, 1899-1906. Judge District Court, 15th Louisiana District, 1908-1920.
Justice Supreme Court of Louisiana, since 1921.
Chairman judiciary committee Constitutional Convention of Louisiana, 1921.
Married Cecil Maude Legare, April. Children: Margaret Cecil, Laura Winston.