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John Franklin Overton 1868–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 April 1868

Birth Location: Macon County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1 Dec 1929

Death Location: Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: James Overton

Mother: Julia Anderson

Spouse(s): Mary Hickman

Children(s): Omie Overton, Florence Overton, Floyd Overton, Jessie Overton, Selma Overton, Verla Overton, Walter Overton, Ivie Overton, James Overton, Mamie Overton, Julia Overton

In 1868, John Franklin Overton entered the world in Macon County, Tennessee, USA, born to James Elliott Overton And Julia T Anderson. In 1870, John Franklin Overton resided in District 13, Sumner, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, John Franklin Overton resided in District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA. John Franklin Overton married Mary Camille Hickman, and had children including Florence Everline Overton, Floyd Turner Overton, Ivie Myrtle Overton, James Herley Overton, Jessie Laymon Overton, Julia Malvina Overton, Mamie Vera Overton, Omie Luvena Overton, Selma Overton, Verla Mae Overton, Walter Seldon Overton. John Franklin Overton passed away in 1929 in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1868, John Franklin Overton entered the world in Macon County, Tennessee, USA, born to James Elliott Overton And Julia T Anderson.
  • In 1870, John Franklin Overton resided in District 13, Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, John Franklin Overton resided in District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Franklin Overton married Mary Camille Hickman, and had children including Florence Everline Overton, Floyd Turner Overton, Ivie Myrtle Overton, James Herley Overton, Jessie Laymon Overton, Julia Malvina Overton, Mamie Vera Overton, Omie Luvena Overton, Selma Overton, Verla Mae Overton, Walter Seldon Overton.
  • John Franklin Overton passed away in 1929 in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Overton
1842–1909
Birth Location: Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Julia Anderson
1841–1907
Birth Location: Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Mary Hickman
1871–1945
Birth Location: Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Children(s)

Omie Overton
1898–1973
Birth Location: , Macon, Tennessee, USA
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Florence Overton
1903–1985
Birth Location: Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Floyd Overton
1907–1996
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Macon, Tennessee, USA
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Jessie Overton
1907–2003
Birth Location: Macon, Tennessee, USA
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Selma Overton
1910–1986
Birth Location: Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Verla Overton
1912–1957
Birth Location: Macon, Tennessee, USA
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Walter Overton
1888–1971
Birth Location: Macon, Tennessee, United States
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Ivie Overton
1891–1891
Birth Location: , Macon, Tennessee, USA
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James Overton
1892–1967
Birth Location: , Macon, Tennessee, USA
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Mamie Overton
1896–1983
Birth Location: , Macon, Tennessee, USA
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Julia Overton
1900–1907
Birth Location: , Macon, Tennessee, USA
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John Overton's Ancestors

Self
John Overton
1868–1929
Birth Place: Macon County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
James Elliott Overton
1842–1909
Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America
Julia (T) Anderson
1841–1907
Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas (Charles) Overton
1809–1845
USA
Martha (Ann Washington) Gay
1815–1886
, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Jr
1776–1842
Mary Baker
1779–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martin Baker
1748–1806
Sarah Young
1752–1796

John Overton's Descendants

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John (Franklin) Overton (27 April 1868–1 Dec 1929) m. Mary (Camille) Hickman (9 March 1871–9 Nov 1945)
  1. 1. Omie (Luvena) Overton 1898–1973 m. Thomas (Dock) Swindle 1892–1970
    1. 1. Geraldine (Swindle) Herndon 1917–2014
    2. 2. Ruby (Mae) Swindle 1919–1921
    3. 3. Carlos (Wilburn) Swindle 1922–1988
    4. 4. Mary (O) Swindle 1925–
    5. 5. Dorothy Swindle 1930–2004
    6. 6. Jesse (Edward) Swindle 1930–1990
  2. 2. Florence (Everline) Overton 1903–1985 m. James (Bell) Beal 1898–1967
    1. 1. James (Grey) Beal 1927–1983 m. Glenna (Frances) Simmons 1936–2020
  3. 3. Floyd (Turner) Overton 1907–1996 m. Emma (Clide) Johnson 1909–1936
  4. 4. Jessie (Laymon) Overton 1907–2003 m. Lewis (Neal Bandy) Sr. 1902–1986
    1. 1. James (Franklin) Bandy 1927–2011
    2. 2. Lewis (Neal Bandy) Jr. 1925–2007 m. Frances (Elizabeth) Gifford 1926–2015
  5. 5. Selma Overton 1910–1986 m. Charles (N) Tilson 1910–1987
  6. 6. Verla (Mae) Overton 1912–1957 m. Dennis (Otto) Shaw 1908–1991
    1. 1. Hillus (Ordean) Shaw 1930–1939
  7. 7. Walter (Seldon) Overton 1888–1971 m. Vangie Sailors 1894–1970
    1. 1. Vera (May) Overton 1914–1996 m. Fred Hale 1912–2005
      1. 1. Jo (Helen) Hale 1938–2005
    2. 2. Vester (Bessie Lorene) Overton 1917–2002 m. Herston (H.) Stinson 1917–2001
      1. 1. Carolyn (Fay Stinson) Ellis 1942–2021
    3. 3. Anna (Lois) Overton 1919–2006 m. Luther (E) Jent 1921–2011
    4. 4. Clarice (Merle) Overton 1921–1991
    5. 5. J (C) Overton 1927–2014
  8. 8. Ivie (Myrtle) Overton 1891–1891
  9. 9. James (Herley) Overton 1892–1967 m. Myra (Maybell) Minick 1897–1977
    1. 1. Viola Overton 1917– m. Charles (Wilburn) Estes 1917–1973
    2. 2. Charles (Darrell) Overton 1924–1999 m. Margaret (Lillian) Love 1927–2018
    3. 3. Mary (Januita) Overton 1927–2016 m. Arthur (W) Beasley 1916–2011
    4. 4. C (T) Overton 1929–2000 m. Catherine Thomas 1931–2019
    5. 5. James (Halqua) Overton 1920–1972 m. Hortense Linville 1923–
    6. 6. Talmadge (Eurlee) Overton 1933–2013
    7. 7. Johnnie (Lewis) Overton 1919–1919
  10. 10. Mamie (Vera) Overton 1896–1983 m. Snorri Sailors 1897–1957
    1. 1. Willie (Ruth) Sailors 1921–2008 m. Bennie (Earl) Law 1924–1973
  11. 11. Julia (Malvina) Overton 1900–1907

John Overton's Timeline

8 Records

1868
27 April 1868
Birth of John Franklin Overton in Macon County, Tennessee, USA
Macon County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
John Franklin Overton resided here in District 13, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
John Franklin Overton resided here in District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
John Franklin Overton resided here in Civil District 2, Macon, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Macon, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
John Franklin Overton resided here in Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
John Franklin Overton resided here in Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee, USA
1929
30 Nov 1929
Age 61
Death of John Franklin Overton in Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
1929
1 Dec 1929
Age 61
Burial of John Franklin Overton in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 April 1868
    Event Place: Macon County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1753; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 37
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Page: 167a; Enumeration District: 217
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1566; Page: 771A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0033
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1510; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375523
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 13, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1566; Page: 771A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Sumner, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Page: 167a; Enumeration District: 217

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Macon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0033

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1510; Page: 12a; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375523

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 13, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1753; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lafayette
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Nashville Banner; Publication Date: 4 Dec 1929; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.87700385,0.60898566,0.9701774&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Nashville Banner; Publication Date: 4 Dec 1929; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.87700385,0.60898566,0.9701774&xid=3355
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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