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James Overton 1688–1749 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1688

Birth Location: of St Martins, Hanover, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 18 Jun 1749

Death Location: St Martians Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States

Father: Col. OVERTON

Mother: Elizabeth Waters

Spouse(s): Elizabeth (1688)

Children(s): James, Overton, Ann Overton, Margaret Overton, William Overton, John (1717-1786), Thomas Overton, William Overton, Mary Overton, Margaret Overton, John Overton, Barbara Overton, James Overton

In 1688, James Overton entered the world in of St Martins, Hanover, Virginia, United States, born to Col William Overton And Elizabeth Waters. James Overton married Elizabeth Garland 1688, and had children including Ann Nancy Overton, Barbara Overton, James Jr Captain Overton, James Overton, John Jesse Overton, John Overton 1717 1786, Margaret Overton, Mary Garland Overton, Thomas Overton, William Overton. James Overton passed away in 1749 in St Martians Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1688, James Overton entered the world in of St Martins, Hanover, Virginia, United States, born to Col William Overton And Elizabeth Waters.
  • James Overton married Elizabeth Garland 1688, and had children including Ann Nancy Overton, Barbara Overton, James Jr Captain Overton, James Overton, John Jesse Overton, John Overton 1717 1786, Margaret Overton, Mary Garland Overton, Thomas Overton, William Overton.
  • James Overton passed away in 1749 in St Martians Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Overton's Ancestors

Self
James Overton
1688–1749
Birth Place: of St Martins, Hanover, Virginia, United States
Parents
Col. William OVERTON
1628–1697
England
Elizabeth Waters
1650–1697
Saint Sepulchre, London, England
Grandparents
Robert ((Gen)) Overton
1609–1679
Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, England
Anne Gardiner
1613–1665
Stratford, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Overton)
1585–1650
Joananne Palmer
1581–1656
William Gardiner
1583–1665
Anne Gardner
1585–1616
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher (11thGGF)
1560–1604
Elizabeth ?
1549–1647
Sir ?
1563–1647
Elizabeth ?
1567–1607
Tho. Gardiner
1550–1639
Kath. Gardiner
1550–1640
Thomas ?
1557–1613
Elianora ?
1560–1617

James Overton's Descendants

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James Overton (14 Aug 1688–18 Jun 1749) m. Elizabeth (Garland) (1688) (1695–1739)
  1. 1. James, (JR; CAPTAIN) Overton 1730–1816 m. Mary Waller 1730–1816
    1. 1. Judge (John Overton (1766) (2ndC7XR) (Slave) trader) 1766–1833 m. Mary (McConnell) White 1782–1862
      1. 1. Anthony (O.) Overton 1826–1900 m. Martha Overton 1830–
        1. 1. M (W) Overton 1858–1950 m. Emma (Nelson) Overton 1872–
        2. 2. Anthony Overton 1864–1946
        3. 3. Mary Upshaw 1870–1957
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Bell) Lea 1826–1890
      3. 3. Henderson Overton 1820–
      4. 4. Creedwell Overton 1813–1876
      5. 5. John (Overton Jr (Ed's 8th) GGF) 1821–1898
      6. 6. Ann (Coleman 'Annie') Overton 1823–1845
    2. 2. Samuel Overton 1768–1823
    3. 3. Mary (Molly) Overton 1761–1850
    4. 4. Anne Overton 1763–1828
    5. 5. Waller Overton 1750–1827
    6. 6. James Overton 1757–1790
    7. 7. Elizabeth Overton 1755–1801
    8. 8. Sara (Sally) Overton 1773–1820
    9. 9. Thomas Overton 1753–1824
    10. 10. William Overton 1759–1760
    11. 11. William Overton 1756–1820
    12. 12. Nancy Overton 1763–1828
    13. 13. Sally Overton 1766–
    14. 14. Anne Overton 1770–1831
  2. 2. Ann (Nancy) Overton 1725–1795
  3. 3. Margaret Overton 1702–1771
  4. 4. William Overton 1706–1764
  5. 5. John (Overton) (1717-1786) 1717–1786
  6. 6. Thomas Overton –1749
  7. 7. William Overton 1704–1815
  8. 8. Mary (Garland) Overton 1705–1795
  9. 9. Margaret Overton 1727–1771
  10. 10. John ((Jesse)) Overton 1689–1739
  11. 11. Barbara Overton 1720–1794
  12. 12. James Overton 1726–1860

James Overton's Timeline

7 Records

1688
14 Aug 1688
Birth of James Overton in St Martin S Parish, Hanover Co, VA
St Martin S Parish, Hanover Co, VA
1688
14 Aug 1688
Birth of James Overton in New Kent, VA, USA
New Kent, VA, USA
1688
14 Aug 1688
Birth of James Overton in of St Martins, Hanover, Virginia, United States
of St Martins, Hanover, Virginia, United States
1747
1747
Age 59
Death of James Overton in Hanover County, Virginia Colony (later USA)
Hanover County, Virginia Colony (later USA)
1749
18 Jun 1749
Age 61
Death of James Overton in Hanover, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Louisa, Virginia, USA
1749
18 Jun 1749
Age 61
Death of James Overton in Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Hanover County, Virginia, USA
1749
18 Jun 1749
Age 61
Death of James Overton in St Martians Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States
St Martians Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1688
    Event Place: St Martin S Parish, Hanover Co, VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1688
    Event Place: New Kent, VA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Andrew Meade of Ireland and Virginia : his ancestors and some of his descendants and their connecti

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1688
    Event Place: of St Martins, Hanover, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1749
    Event Place: Hanover, Louisa, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1749
    Event Place: Hanover County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: Hanover County, Virginia Colony (later USA)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1749
    Event Place: St Martians Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States

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