The Umsteads
- John W. Umstead, member of the North Carolina Legislature. Father of William B. Umstead.
- William B. Umstead (1895–1954), U.S. Representative from North Carolina 1933-1939, Chairman of the North Carolina Democratic Party 1945, U.S. Senator from North Carolina 1946-1948, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1948, Governor of North Carolina 1953-1954. Son of John W. Umstead.
NOTE: William B. Umstead was also distant cousin of U.S. Senator Isaac S. Pennybacker, U.S. Representative Green Berry Samuels, and Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker.
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