John P. Overton 1585–1650
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15 researchers on YourRoots have John Overton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Overton 1585–1650
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John P. Overton began in 1585 in Easington, Yorkshire, England. John P. Overton married lady joanne palmer snawsell, and had children including anne overton, francis overton, germaine overton, germanine overton, grizell overton, john overton, major general robert overton, mary overton, thomas overton. John P. Overton passed away in 1650 in Easington, Yorkshire, England.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Record Millennium File
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3Church Records Yorkshire, England: Church of England Parish Records
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4Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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5Record Historical Southern Families. Volume V
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6Record London, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Overton
This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1549) to Easington, Yorkshire, England (1585) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Overton (1585–1650) was born in Easington, Yorkshire, England and died in Easington, Yorkshire, England. 15 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 15 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
John Overton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record