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William Overton 1675–1759

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Overton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Aug 1675 · New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Died 18 Jun 1759 · Virginia, USA
Father William Overton
Mother Mary Elizabeth Waters
Spouse Margaret Peggy Garland
Siblings Barbara Overton, James Overton, John Overton, Joseph Overton, Margaret Overton, Mary Elizabeth Overton, Samuel Overton, Temperance Overton, Truhart Overton
Records
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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1675, William Overton entered the world in New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA, born to william overton and mary elizabeth waters. William Overton married margaret peggy garland. William Overton passed away in 1759 in Virginia, USA.

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    Record Millennium File

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    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of William Overton in New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Birth
1759
Death of William Overton in Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Overton

This ancestor line traces from Chester, Cheshire, England (1248) to New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA (1675) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Overton (1675–1759) was born in New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA and died in Virginia, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 11 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
Father
Mary Elizabeth Waters
Mother

William Overton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Overton PTP
1675–1759
New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Overton PTP
1675–1759
New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
William Overton PTP
1675–1759
New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America, New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Overton's Descendants

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William Overton PTP 1675–1759