Ammon Underwood 
b. 1 September 1887, d. 16 November 1986
Ammon Underwood|b. 1 Sep 1887\nd. 16 Nov 1986|p134.htm|John Carson Underwood|b. 4 Apr 1863\nd. 11 Jan 1926|p79.htm|Lucy Harris|b. 20 Aug 1863\nd. 26 Sep 1942|p133.htm|Ammon Underwood|b. 13 Feb 1810\nd. 17 Nov 1887|p72.htm|Rachel J. Carson|b. 4 Feb 1820\nd. 14 Feb 1896|p73.htm|||||||
1st cousin of Louise Underwood.
1st cousin 2 times removed of Laura Jane Munson.
- Family Background:
- Underwood and Allied Families
Ammon Underwood was born on 1 September 1887 in Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas.1,2,3 He was the son of John Carson Underwood and Lucy Harris. He married Alvia Francklow circa 1919.4 He died on 16 November 1986 in Llano County, Texas, at age 99.2,5 He was buried in Old Columbia Cemetery, West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas.2 
Ammon was a member of the Texas A&M Class of 1907 where he received his degree in civil engineering. He donated one million dollars of real estate to the University. Eventually, the university will receive the rest of his estate. He worked with British East Africa Ltd., the Federal Land Bank and the Farm Credit Administration during his career. A dormitory at A&M constructed in 1981 is named for him.
Ammon was a member of the Texas A&M Class of 1907 where he received his degree in civil engineering. He donated one million dollars of real estate to the University. Eventually, the university will receive the rest of his estate. He worked with British East Africa Ltd., the Federal Land Bank and the Farm Credit Administration during his career. A dormitory at A&M constructed in 1981 is named for him.
Additional Data
Ammon Underwood appeared on the 1 June 1900 Federal Census of Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas, in the household of his parents, John C. and Mrs. Lucy H. Underwood.1 
Ammon Underwood appeared on the 15 April 1910 Federal Census of Houston, Harris County, Texas, in the household of his parents, John C. and Lucy H. Underwood.6
Ammon Underwood registered for the World War I draft 5 April 1917 at Houston, Harris County, Texas. Described as being of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair, he was a single stock raiser and farmer living in Houston. He had previous military service and claimed an exemption from the draft.3
Ammon and Alvia Underwood appeared on the 1 April 1930 Federal Census of Houston, Harris County, Texas, enumerated 7 April 1930.4
Ammon Underwood appeared on the 15 April 1910 Federal Census of Houston, Harris County, Texas, in the household of his parents, John C. and Lucy H. Underwood.6
Ammon Underwood registered for the World War I draft 5 April 1917 at Houston, Harris County, Texas. Described as being of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair, he was a single stock raiser and farmer living in Houston. He had previous military service and claimed an exemption from the draft.3
Ammon and Alvia Underwood appeared on the 1 April 1930 Federal Census of Houston, Harris County, Texas, enumerated 7 April 1930.4
Citations
- [S51] John C. Underwood household, 1900 U.S. Census, Brazoria County, Texas, population schedule, Precinct 2, Village of Columbia, enumeration district (ED) 2, sheet 1B, dwelling 22, family 24; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 1614.
- [S8] Ammon Underwood tombstone, block 18, lot 10, site 2, Old Columbia Cemetery, West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas; photographed by the writer on 31 July 1997.
- [S918] World War I Selective Service Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, (National Archives Micropublication M1509, roll 1953767). Original images published online by Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, 2002-2005.
- [S107] Ammon H. Underwood household, 1930 U.S. Census, Harris County, Texas, population schedule, Precinct 1 and 2, Houston city, block 1158, enumeration district (ED) 101-82, sheet 14A/233, dwelling 87, family 168; National Archives micropublication T626, roll 2347.
- [S680] Texas Department of Health, Texas Death Indexes, 1964-1998 (Austin: Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx).
- [S1062] John C. Underwood household, 1910 U.S. Census, Harris County, Texas, population schedule, Ward 3, Houston city, enumeration district (ED) 95, sheet 6B, dwelling 123, family 128; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1560.
