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John Overton 1689–1739 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1689

Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 04 Jul 1739

Death Location: Onslow Precinct, Bath, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Overton

Mother: Margaret Garland

Spouse(s): Elizabeth McDonald

Children(s): Sarah Overton, Susannah Overton, Angel Overton, Mary Overton, David Overton, Elizabeth Overton, James Overton, Naomy Overton, Aaron Overton, Patience Overton, Jesse Overton, John Overton

In 1689, John Overton entered the world in Hanover, Virginia, USA, born to William Overton And Margaret Garland. John Overton married Elizabeth Mcdonald, and had children including Aaron Overton, Angel Overton, David Overton, Elizabeth Overton, James Overton, Jesse Overton, John Overton, Mary Overton, Naomy Overton, Patience Overton, Sarah Overton, Susannah Overton. John Overton passed away in 1739 in Onslow Precinct, Bath, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1689, John Overton entered the world in Hanover, Virginia, USA, born to William Overton And Margaret Garland.
  • John Overton married Elizabeth Mcdonald, and had children including Aaron Overton, Angel Overton, David Overton, Elizabeth Overton, James Overton, Jesse Overton, John Overton, Mary Overton, Naomy Overton, Patience Overton, Sarah Overton, Susannah Overton.
  • John Overton passed away in 1739 in Onslow Precinct, Bath, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Overton
1675–1759
Birth Location: New Kent, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Garland
1684–1749
Birth Location: Pamunkey, New Kent, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth McDonald
1690–1741
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Sarah Overton
1720–
Birth Location: –
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Susannah Overton
1730–
Birth Location: –
SO
Angel Overton
1739–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Overton
1716–
Birth Location: –
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David Overton
1737–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Overton
1727–
Birth Location: –
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James Overton
1715–
Birth Location: –
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Naomy Overton
1726–
Birth Location: –
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Aaron Overton
1733–1774
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, USA
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Patience Overton
1732–
Birth Location: –
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Jesse Overton
1738–
Birth Location: –
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John Overton
1720–1785
Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, USA
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John Overton's Ancestors

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John Overton
1689–1739
Birth Place: Hanover, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Overton
1675–1759
New Kent, Virginia, USA
Margaret Garland
1684–1749
Pamunkey, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Overton
1638–1697
Easington, Yorkshire, England
Mary (Elizabeth) Waters
1654–1697
St Sepulchre, London, London, England
Great-Grandparents
Major Overton
1609–1679
Ann Gardiner
1613–1665
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Overton's Descendants

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John Overton (1689–04 Jul 1739) m. Elizabeth McDonald (1690–1741)
  1. 1. Sarah Overton 1720–
  2. 2. Susannah Overton 1730–
  3. 3. Angel Overton 1739–
  4. 4. Mary Overton 1716–
  5. 5. David Overton 1737–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Overton 1727–
  7. 7. James Overton 1715–
  8. 8. Naomy Overton 1726–
  9. 9. Aaron Overton 1733–1774
  10. 10. Patience Overton 1732–
  11. 11. Jesse Overton 1738–
  12. 12. John Overton 1720–1785 m. Sarah Hummet 1720–1741
    1. 1. Amos Overton 1740–
    2. 2. David Overton 1768–1836
    3. 3. Moses Overton 1740–
    4. 4. Thomas Overton 1740–
    5. 5. James (S) Overton 1740–
    6. 6. John Overton 1764–1831 m. Christine (Permelia) Jackson 1758–1804 m. Susannah Hagler 1770–
      1. 1. Samuel Overton 1804–1836
      2. 2. Thomas (Jefferson) Overton 1805–1851
      3. 3. Arminda Overton 1827–
      4. 4. Cassandra Overton 1804–1874
      5. 5. David Overton 1829–
      6. 6. Henry (Andrew) Overton 1817–
      7. 7. Masaba Overton 1825–
      8. 8. Jacob (Hagler) Overton 1818–1898 m. Mary (Eliza) Wakefield 1819–1897
        1. 1. Sophrenia (Ann) Overton 1844–1929
        2. 2. Thomas (J) Overton 1854–1936 m. Elizabeth (Lutisha) Holloway 1863–1901 m. Eliza (Amanda) Miles 1853–
        3. 3. Susan (J) Overton 1861–1939
        4. 4. Amanda (Melvina) Overton 1854–1921
        5. 5. William (D) Overton 1846–1914
        6. 6. General (George) Overton 1858–1885
        7. 7. Mary (Rebecca) Overton 1840–1932 m. Henry (Andrew) Morgan 1837–1913
        8. 8. Jacob (McDonald) Overton 1855–1927
        9. 9. Parlee Overton 1842–
        10. 10. John (H) Overton 1852–
        11. 11. Julia (Ann Missouri) Overton 1849–1921 m. James (Henry) Willingham 1839–1909
        12. 12. Letha (Marinda) Overton 1869–1951
      9. 9. Jesse Overton 1789–1856
      10. 10. John Overton 1826–
      11. 11. Louisa Overton 1836–
      12. 12. Mark Overton 1850–
      13. 13. Martha Overton 1804–1818
    7. 7. Mary Overton 1740–1790

John Overton's Timeline

2 Records

1689
1689
Birth of John Overton in Hanover, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Virginia, USA
1739
04 Jul 1739
Age 50
Death of John Overton in Onslow Precinct, Bath, North Carolina, USA
Onslow Precinct, Bath, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Jul 1739
    Event Place: Onslow Precinct, Bath, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree, Database online.
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