The Brooks and Overtons
- Thomas Overton, Judge in Louisiana. Father of John H. Overton.
- John H. Overton (1875–1948), U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1931-1933, U.S. Senator from Louisiana 1933-1948. Son of Thomas Overton.
- Overton Brooks (1897–1961), U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1937-1961. Nephew of John H. Overton.
- John H. Overton (1875–1948), U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1931-1933, U.S. Senator from Louisiana 1933-1948. Son of Thomas Overton.
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