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Alexander Overby 1753–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1753

Birth Location: Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1848

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Father: Zachariah Overby

Mother: Mildred Vaughn

Spouse(s): Sarah Nunn, Martha Wall

Children(s): Sarah Overby, Nancy Overby, John Overby, Peter Overby, Yerby Overby, William Overby, Martha Overby

Alexander Overby was born in 1753 in Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States, the child of Zachariah Overby And Mildred Vaughn. In 1820, Alexander Overby resided in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States. Alexander Overby married Martha Wall, Sarah Parker Nunn, and had children including John Henry Overby, Martha Overby, Nancy Jane Overby, Peter V Overby, Sarah Overby, William Henry Overby, Yerby Overby. Alexander Overby passed away in 1848 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • Alexander Overby was born in 1753 in Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States, the child of Zachariah Overby And Mildred Vaughn.
  • In 1820, Alexander Overby resided in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States.
  • Alexander Overby married Martha Wall, Sarah Parker Nunn, and had children including John Henry Overby, Martha Overby, Nancy Jane Overby, Peter V Overby, Sarah Overby, William Henry Overby, Yerby Overby.
  • Alexander Overby passed away in 1848 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Overby
1720–1805
Birth Location: Bristol Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Mildred Vaughn
1733–1775
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Nunn
1770–1859
Birth Location: –
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Martha Wall
1755–1830
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MW

Children(s)

Sarah Overby
1816–1883
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
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Nancy Overby
1808–1877
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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John Overby
1780–1849
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
JO
Peter Overby
1795–1840
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Yerby Overby
1801–1864
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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William Overby
1812–1895
Birth Location: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
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Martha Overby
1789–1854
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MO

Alexander Overby's Ancestors

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Alexander Overby
1753–1848
Birth Place: Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Parents
Zachariah Overby
1720–1805
Bristol Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Mildred Vaughn
1733–1775
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Overby's Descendants

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Alexander Overby (1 Jan 1753–1848) m. Sarah (Parker) Nunn (1770–1859) m. Martha Wall (1755–1830)
  1. 1. Sarah Overby 1816–1883
    1. 1. Allius (Bam) Tillotson 1843–1911 m. Richard (Thomas) Staples 1837–1894
      1. 1. Virginia ("Jennie") Staples 1865–1947 m. James (H "Jim") Wilson 1862–1910
        1. 1. Earnest Wilson 1900–1988 m. Katherine (Janette) Griffin 1906–1986
        2. 2. Susie Wilkerson 1895–1975
        3. 3. Grover Wilson 1902–1985
      2. 2. James (Thomas) Staples 1861–1931 m. Elizabeth ('Bettie') Craig 1872–1958
        1. 1. Thomas Staples 1902–1991 m. Delilah ('Hark' 'Lila' Harpending) Griffin 1904–1932
        2. 2. Posey Staples 1908–1966 m. Madaline Powell 1909–1986
        3. 3. Lulu Staples 1893–1979
        4. 4. Annie Staples 1895–1931
        5. 5. Elsie (May) Staples 1900–1983
        6. 6. Waverly Staples 1903–1977
        7. 7. Mattie ((Mallie) Tyra) Staples 1906–1975
        8. 8. Effie Staples 1890–1979
      3. 3. Richard (Henry) Staples 1870–1956 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Kerr 1883–1937
        1. 1. Alfonzo Staples 1899–1981 m. Mary (Arnett Griffin) (Staples) 1899–1977
        2. 2. Eva (Lena Staples) (Allgood) 1903–1982
        3. 3. Frances (Lorene) Staples 1907–1996
        4. 4. Gladys (M) Staples 1909–1967
        5. 5. Adell Staples 1916–1973
        6. 6. Nannie (Lee Reeder) (Staples) 1914–1995
        7. 7. David (Lee) Staples 1918–1984
      4. 4. William (B) Staples 1867–1944
      5. 5. Saluda Staples 1861–
      6. 6. Sarah (Jane) Staples 1863–
      7. 7. Realy (Crafton) Staples 1864–1916
      8. 8. Albert (Jackson) Staples 1871–1944
      9. 9. Benjamin (Edward) Staples 1880–1955
      10. 10. Daisy (Dell) Staples 1882–1970
      11. 11. Rosa (Lee) Staples 1874–1953 m. Henry (James) Reid 1872–1940
        1. 1. Shelby Reid 1892–1958
        2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Reid 1893–1985
  2. 2. Nancy (Jane) Overby 1808–1877 m. Zephaniah Griffin 1809–1861
    1. 1. Hezekiah (Griffin, US Civil War: Indiana 80th) Infantry 1839–1911 m. Rowena ((Roenna) W) Rowland 1839–1900
      1. 1. Samuel (Z) Griffin 1860–1934 m. Lydia (Ellen) Farley 1866–1951
        1. 1. Eunice (Augusta) Griffin 1885–1961 m. James (Thomas) Freeman 1884–1928
        2. 2. Chester (H) Griffin 1891–1957
        3. 3. James (Kitchell) Griffin 1894–1957 m. Ethel (Mary) Duncan 1892–1986
        4. 4. Dade (Hugh) Griffin 1899–1978 m. Johanna Wanternhennis 1898–2001
        5. 5. Wert Griffin 1900–1952 m. Willa Cheaney 1904–1980
        6. 6. Blanch (A) Griffin 1886–1972
        7. 7. Posey (O) Griffin 1891–
      2. 2. Mariah (S Powell Griffin) (Henderson) 1880–1957
      3. 3. William (Edward) Griffin 1859–1921
      4. 4. Cortney (Hatchett Griffin (Hedrick)) Wells 1866–1947
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth Griffin) (Brooks) 1863–1928
      6. 6. Pocahantas (Dixie) Griffin 1869–1905 m. Charles (Francis) Elliott 1858–1933 m. George (Lee) Kerr 1870–1892
        1. 1. Francis ('Fanny' Eva) Elliott 1896–1960
        2. 2. Augusta Elliot 1900–
        3. 3. Gay Elliott 1902–
        4. 4. Lucy (Margaret) Elliott 1904–1924
        5. 5. Anna (Elliott) (Schiedell) 1903–1972
      7. 7. Sterling (Price) Griffin 1873–1937
      8. 8. Valerie (Alyma) Griffin 1871–1955
    2. 2. Francina (Frances) Griffin 1832–1857
    3. 3. Rebecca (Ann) Griffin 1837–1857
    4. 4. James (Owen) Griffin 1841–1898 m. Sarah (Catherine) Williams 1847–1928
      1. 1. Larkin Griffin 1883–1934 m. Mary (Sue) Griffin 1884–1973
    5. 5. George (Anderson) Griffin 1833–1877
      1. 1. Louis Griffin 1868–1919
    6. 6. Penelope (D) Griffin 1835–1880
    7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Griffin 1848–1890
    8. 8. Susan (Elizabeth) Griffin 1845–1894
    9. 9. William (Edward) Griffin 1830–1857
    10. 10. Mary (Caroline) Griffin 1843–1891 m. Horace (A) Rowland 1830–1894
    11. 11. Sarah (Jane "Sallie" Griffin) (Pruitt) 1848–1890 m. George (William) Pruitt 1844–1897
      1. 1. Elbridge (T) Pruitt 1871–1945
      2. 2. Carrie (Pruitt) (Arask) 1880–1927
      3. 3. Parker Pruitt 1873–1967
      4. 4. John (J) Pruitt 1875–
      5. 5. Sarah (A) Pruitt 1881–
  3. 3. John (Henry) Overby 1780–1849
  4. 4. Peter (V) Overby 1795–1840
  5. 5. Yerby Overby 1801–1864
  6. 6. William (Henry) Overby 1812–1895
  7. 7. Martha Overby 1789–1854

Alexander Overby's Timeline

3 Records

1753
1 Jan 1753
Birth of Alexander Overby in Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 67
Alexander Overby resided here in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
1848
1848
Age 95
Death of Alexander Overby in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1753
    Event Place: Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia; Page: 152; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 292

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
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