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John Ellis Overton 1866–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Apr 1866

Birth Location: , , Nebraska

Death Date: 28 Nov 1910

Death Location: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska

Father: John Overton

Mother: Elizabeth Dawson

Spouse(s): Eliza Shumate

Children(s): Armabell Overton, Armabell Overton

In 1866, John Ellis Overton entered the world in , , Nebraska, born to John Lefler Overton And Elizabeth Ellen Dawson. In 1880, John Ellis Overton resided in Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA. In 1900, John Ellis Overton resided in Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. John Ellis Overton married Eliza Y Shumate, and had children including Armabell I Overton, Armabell I Overton. John Ellis Overton passed away in 1910 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Biography

  • In 1866, John Ellis Overton entered the world in , , Nebraska, born to John Lefler Overton And Elizabeth Ellen Dawson.
  • In 1880, John Ellis Overton resided in Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1900, John Ellis Overton resided in Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.
  • John Ellis Overton married Eliza Y Shumate, and had children including Armabell I Overton, Armabell I Overton.
  • John Ellis Overton passed away in 1910 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Overton's Ancestors

Self
John Overton
1866–1910
Birth Place: , , Nebraska
Parents
John Lefler Overton
1833–1905
Indiana
Elizabeth (Ellen) Dawson
1837–1932
Virginia
Grandparents
Robert (B.) Overton
1810–1891
Kentucky
Margaret Yount
1809–1863
Pennsylvania
JOHN DAWSON
1807–1858
Berkeley County, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Overton
1783–1826
Nancy Glore
1784–1853
Henry Yount
–1828
Catharine Bright
1784–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Glore
1747–
Margaret Crisler
1760–
Michael Bright
1762–1847
Barbara Winters
–1828

John Overton's Descendants

1.
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John (Ellis) Overton (6 Apr 1866–28 Nov 1910) m. Eliza (Y.) Shumate (Mar 1873–)
  1. 1. Armabell (I.) Overton 1892–
  2. 2. Armabell (I) Overton 1893–

John Overton's Timeline

6 Records

1866
6 Apr 1866
Birth of John Ellis Overton in , , Nebraska
, , Nebraska
1880
1880
Age 14
John Ellis Overton resided here in Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA
Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
John Ellis Overton resided here in Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
John Ellis Overton resided here in Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
1910
25 Nov 1910
Age 44
Death of John Ellis Overton in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
1910
28 Nov 1910
Age 44
Burial of John Ellis Overton in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska
Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1866
    Event Place: , , Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: 755; Family History Film: 1254755; Page: 200D; Enumeration District: 005; Image: 0403
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: 933; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240933
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T624_850; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374863
    [4] Census, United States Federal, 1870 & 1880 Census Sarpy County, Nebraska and 1900 Census for Knox County Nebraska.
    [5] #36, 1870 & 1880 Census Sarpy County, Nebraska and 1900 Census for Knox County Nebraska.
    [6] Family Bible, John Lefler and Elizabeth Ellen OVERTON family bible. see parent notes
    [7] #45, John Lefler and Elizabeth Ellen OVERTON family bible. see parent notes
    [8] Iowa Cemetery Records, Burial order # 6491, Section # 4, Plot # 1085. Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 "O" St., Lincoln, Ne, Wyuka Cemetery Burial Permit states his birth date, death date and age.
    [9] #52, Burial order # 6491, Section # 4, Plot # 1085. Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 "O" St., Lincoln, Ne, Wyuka Cemetery Burial Permit states his birth date, death date and age.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: 755; Family History Film: 1254755; Page: 200D; Enumeration District: 005; Image: 0403

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: 933; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240933

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lincoln Ward 5, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T624_850; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374863

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1910
    Event Place: Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa Cemetery Records, Wyuka Cemetery Burial Permit states his birth date, death date and age, and burial date.
    [2] #52, Wyuka Cemetery Burial Permit states his birth date, death date and age, and burial date.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1910
    Event Place: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska

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