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Martha Elizabeth Overton 1845–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 September 1845

Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 3 July 1916

Death Location: Bethel, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Robert Overton

Mother: Hannah Ross

Spouse(s): James Briley

Children(s): Anna Briley, Emma Briley, Zeno Briley, Lydia Briley, Robert Briley, Piney Briley

In 1845, Martha Elizabeth Overton entered the world in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Robert Stanley Overton And Hannah Elizabeth Ross. In 1850, Martha Elizabeth Overton resided in Perkins, Pitt, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Martha Elizabeth Overton resided in Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA. Martha Elizabeth Overton married James Turner Briley, and had children including Anna Elizabeth Briley, Emma Carolina Briley, Lydia M Briley, Piney A Briley, Robert S J D Briley, Zeno Lemuel Briley. Martha Elizabeth Overton passed away in 1916 in Bethel, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Martha Elizabeth Overton entered the world in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Robert Stanley Overton And Hannah Elizabeth Ross.
  • In 1850, Martha Elizabeth Overton resided in Perkins, Pitt, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Martha Elizabeth Overton resided in Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Elizabeth Overton married James Turner Briley, and had children including Anna Elizabeth Briley, Emma Carolina Briley, Lydia M Briley, Piney A Briley, Robert S J D Briley, Zeno Lemuel Briley.
  • Martha Elizabeth Overton passed away in 1916 in Bethel, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Overton
1823–1878
Birth Location: Martin County, North Carolina, USA
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Hannah Ross
1825–1903
Birth Location: Pitt, North Carolina, USA
HR

Spouses(s)

James Briley
1847–1896
Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
JB

Children(s)

Anna Briley
1879–1928
Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
AB
Emma Briley
1875–1936
Birth Location: Stokes, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
EB
Zeno Briley
1874–1946
Birth Location: Greenville, Pitt, North Carolina, United States
ZB
Lydia Briley
1882–1926
Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
LB
Robert Briley
1885–1893
Birth Location: –
RB
Piney Briley
1879–1928
Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina
PB

Martha Overton's Ancestors

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Martha Overton
1845–1916
Birth Place: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Robert Stanley Overton
1823–1878
Martin County, North Carolina, USA
Hannah (Elizabeth) Ross
1825–1903
Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Overton's Descendants

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Martha (Elizabeth) Overton (12 September 1845–3 July 1916) m. James (Turner) Briley (1 January 1847–1896)
  1. 1. Anna (Elizabeth) Briley 1879–1928 m. Oscar (Cornelius) Roebuck 1874–1924
    1. 1. Thomas (Leslie) Roebuck 1909–1964 m. Gladys (Belle) Harris 1913–1998
      1. 1. Richard (Arlien) Roebuck 1941–2009
      2. 2. Hugh (Carlton) Roebuck 1938–2009
      3. 3. James (Thomas) Roebuck 1929–2001
    2. 2. Oscar (Henry) Roebuck 1896–1954
    3. 3. Lena (Bell) Roebuck 1903–1989
    4. 4. Emma Roebuck 1908–
    5. 5. Esther Roebuck 1915–1968
  2. 2. Emma (Carolina) Briley 1875–1936
  3. 3. Zeno (Lemuel) Briley 1874–1946
  4. 4. Lydia (M.) Briley 1882–1926
  5. 5. Robert (S. J. D.) Briley 1885–1893
  6. 6. Piney (A.) Briley 1879–1928

Martha Overton's Timeline

7 Records

1845
12 September 1845
Birth of Martha Elizabeth Overton in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 5
Martha Elizabeth Overton resided here in Perkins, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Perkins, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
Martha Elizabeth Overton resided here in Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Martha Elizabeth Overton resided here in Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Martha Elizabeth Overton resided here in Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
Martha Elizabeth Overton resided here in Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1916
3 July 1916
Age 71
Death of Martha Elizabeth Overton in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 September 1845
    Event Place: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 978; Page: 431a; Enumeration District: 129
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1155; Page: 195A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 1212; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0085
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1126; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375139
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perkins, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 641; Page: 65b
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Perkins, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perkins, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 641; Page: 65b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1155; Page: 195A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 978; Page: 431a; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 1212; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0085

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1126; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375139

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 41

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 July 1916
    Event Place: Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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