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John Overton 1585–1650

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have John Overton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 5 Jul 1585 · Easington, Yorkshire, England
Died 8 Oct 1650 · Easington, Yorkshire, England
Father William Overton Bishop Of Coventry Amp Lichfield
Mother Lady Margaret Barlow
Siblings Elizabeth Overton, Isabelle Overton, Playsted Overton, Richard Overton, Susanna Overton, Thomas Overton, Valentine Overton Archdeacon Of Derby, William Overton
Records
Millennium File England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts
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Researchers connected through John Overton 1585–1650

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Overton began in 1585 in Easington, Yorkshire, England. John Overton passed away in 1650 in Easington, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Record England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1585
Birth of John Overton in Easington, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1650
Death of John Overton in Easington, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Overton

This ancestor line traces from Chichester, Sussex, , England (1417) to Easington, Yorkshire, England (1585) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Overton (1585–1650) was born in Easington, Yorkshire, England and died in Easington, Yorkshire, England. 8 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, 8 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 5 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

William Overton Bishop Of Coventry Amp Lichfield
Father
Lady Margaret Barlow
Mother

John Overton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Overton PTP
1585–1650
Easington, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Overton's Descendants

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John Overton PTP 1585–1650