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James Willie Overby 1873–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Oct 1873

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 26 Nov 1969

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News (Ind. City), Virginia, USA

Father: George Overby

Mother: George Overby

Spouse(s): Bettie Jones

Children(s): Thelma Overbey

The story of James Willie Overby began in 1873 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. In 1900, James Willie Overby resided in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. James Willie Overby married Bettie Mae Jones, and had children including Thelma Overbey. James Willie Overby passed away in 1969 in Newport News, Newport News (Ind. City), Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Willie Overby began in 1873 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, James Willie Overby resided in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • James Willie Overby married Bettie Mae Jones, and had children including Thelma Overbey.
  • James Willie Overby passed away in 1969 in Newport News, Newport News (Ind. City), Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Overby
1861–
Birth Location: Virginia
GO
George Overby
1865–1903
Birth Location: Virginia
GO

Spouses(s)

Bettie Jones
1886–1962
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
BJ

Children(s)

Thelma Overbey
1916–1989
Birth Location: Prince Georg, Virginia
TO

James Overby's Ancestors

Self
James Overby
1873–1969
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
George Overby
1861–
Virginia
George Overby
1865–1903
Virginia
Grandparents
Martha ((born Yancey)) Overby
1841–
Mecklinburg County Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Overby's Descendants

1.
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James (Willie) Overby (11 Oct 1873–26 Nov 1969) m. Bettie (Mae) Jones (Abt. 1886–22 Aug 1962)
  1. 1. Thelma Overbey 1916–1989

James Overby's Timeline

7 Records

1873
11 Oct 1873
Birth of James Willie Overby in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1883
11 Oct 1883
Age 10
Birth of James Willie Overby in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
James Willie Overby resided here in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
James Willie Overby resided here in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
James Willie Overby resided here in Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 69
James Willie Overby resided here in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1969
26 Nov 1969
Age 96
Death of James Willie Overby in Newport News, Newport News (Ind. City), Virginia, USA
Newport News, Newport News (Ind. City), Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1883
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T625_1904; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 151
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Pittsylvania; Roll: 1985043; Draft Board: 1
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241722
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T624_1642; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375655
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1873
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241722

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T624_1642; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375655

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T625_1904; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Pittsylvania; Roll: 1985043; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1969
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News (Ind. City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
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