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James Overton 1688–1749
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Birth Date: August 14, 1688
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, British Colonial America
Death Date: June 18, 1749
Death Location: Hanover, Virginia, British Colonial America
Father: William Overton
Mother:
Spouse(s): Elizabeth Garland
Children: William Overton, William Overton
In 1688, James Overton entered the world in Hanover, Virginia, British Colonial America, born to William Overton And Mary Elizabeth Waters. James Overton married Elizabeth Garland, and had children including Ann Overton, Barbara Ann Overton, Elizabeth Overton, James Overton, John Overton, Mary Garland Overton, William Overton. James Overton passed away in 1749 in Hanover, Virginia, British Colonial America.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
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Biography
Early Life
In 1688, James Overton entered the world in Hanover, Virginia, British Colonial America, born to William Overton And Mary Elizabeth Waters.
Family
James Overton married Elizabeth Garland, and had children including Ann Overton, Barbara Ann Overton, Elizabeth Overton, James Overton, John Overton, Mary Garland Overton, William Overton.
Later Years
James Overton passed away in 1749 in Hanover, Virginia, British Colonial America.
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