Noel P. Amstead was born on December 15, 1895 in Austin, Texas. His father, Joe Amstead Sr., was the proprietor of the Cuban Cigar Manufacturing Company in Austin. He mother was Maggie Schroeder Amstead. Noel was active in the Boy Scouts of America and worked as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for the organization. He is credited for being involved in the Field Day event at Pease Park with Austin Troop #1 on February 12, 1916. Amstead married Martha Boerner in the early 1920s. Martha was born in Travis County on December 31, 1897. She worked as the treasurer of the Texas Congress of Parents & Teachers for much of her career.
Martha died January 25, 1989 and Noel followed her on December 31, 1992.
From the guide to the Noel P. Amstead Papers AR. 2009. 069., 1917-1955, 1920-1939, (Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, )
