Carl Overby was born December 8, 1875, in Norway. He was married to Amanda Overby from Norway. They lived for many years in Lenora Township, on a farm known as the Andrew Brudvig farm. They were members of the Norwegian- Danish Methodist Episcopal church in Romness Township.

They had four children:

Berglioth Overby (Gudmundsen) Richards

Erling Overby

Amy (Overby) Taylor and Wesley Overby.

As a family, they moved to Portland, Oregon. His wife, Amanda, passed away there.

Later on, he married Alvilde (Berg) from Chicago. Her birthplace was Norway.

She passed away after his passing.

He had one brother, Pete Overby, and one sister, Mrs. Hans (Hilma) Heidahl, who lived in Griggs County at one time.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 345