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Robert John Overman 1892–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1892

Birth Location: Walsingham, Norfolk

Death Date: May 1917

Death Location: Alexandria(Hadra)War memorial Cemetery, Egypt

Father: Walter Overman

Mother: Rachel Overman

Spouse(s): Gertrude Ward

Children(s): Wilfred Sands

In 1892, Robert John Overman entered the world in Walsingham, Norfolk, born to Walter Overman And Rachel Latitia Overman. Robert John Overman married Gertrude Louisa Ward, and had children including Wilfred Thomas Sands. Robert John Overman passed away in 1917 in Alexandria(Hadra)War memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Robert John Overman entered the world in Walsingham, Norfolk, born to Walter Overman And Rachel Latitia Overman.
  • Robert John Overman married Gertrude Louisa Ward, and had children including Wilfred Thomas Sands.
  • Robert John Overman passed away in 1917 in Alexandria(Hadra)War memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Overman's Ancestors

Self
Robert Overman
1892–1917
Birth Place: Walsingham, Norfolk
Parents
Walter Overman
1869–1939
Dunton cum Doughton, Norfolk
Rachel (Latitia) Overman
1872–1947
Shipdham, Norfolk
Grandparents
Robert Overman
1827–1902
Dunton cum Doughton, Norfolk
Elizabeth Overman
1830–1902
East Rudham, Norfolk
John Skipper
1831–1900
Shipdham, Norfolk
Letitia (Chapman) Skipper
1829–1917
North Tuddenham, Norfolk
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Overment
1790–1879
Ruth Overman
1802–1896
John Davy
1800–1866
Mary
1801–1862
James Skipper
1802–1872
Elizabeth Bowman
1807–1880
John Skillings
1788–1855
Letitia Skillings
1790–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Overment
1769–1823
Mary Overman
1768–1831
William Meek
1774–
Mary Smith
1775–
John Davy
1778–1842
Margaret Lill
1782–1842
John Skipper
1776–1837
Kezia Ward
1776–1816

Robert Overman's Descendants

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Robert (John) Overman (Jul 1892–May 1917) m. Gertrude (Louisa) Ward (Apr 1895–Jan 1980)
  1. 1. Wilfred (Thomas) Sands 1915–2003 m. Doris (Eva) Sands 1921–2014

Robert Overman's Timeline

10 Records

1892
Sep 1892
Birth of Robert John Overman in Sculthorpe, Norfolk
Sculthorpe, Norfolk
1892
Jul 1892
Birth of Robert John Overman in Walsingham, Norfolk
Walsingham, Norfolk
1901
1901
Age 9
Robert John Overman resided here in Wighton, Norfolk
Wighton, Norfolk
1901
1901
Age 9
Robert John Overman resided here in Wighton, Norfolk
Wighton, Norfolk
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 9
Robert John Overman resided here in Wighton, Norfolk
Wighton, Norfolk
1911
1911
Age 19
Robert John Overman resided here in Flitcham cum Appleton, Norfolk
Flitcham cum Appleton, Norfolk
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 19
Robert John Overman resided here in Flitcham cum Appleton, Norfolk
Flitcham cum Appleton, Norfolk
1917
14 May 1917
Age 25
Death of Robert John Overman in No 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt
No 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt
1917
14 May 1917
Age 25
Death of Robert John Overman in No 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt
No 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt
1917
May 1917
Age 25
Burial of Robert John Overman in Alexandria(Hadra)War memorial Cemetery, Egypt
Alexandria(Hadra)War memorial Cemetery, Egypt

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1892
    Event Place: Sculthorpe, Norfolk
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    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1892
    Event Place: Walsingham, Norfolk
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    [27] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [28] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1877; Folio: 68; Page: 9
    [29] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1877; Folio: 68; Page: 9
    [30] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [31] UK and Ireland, Obituary Index, War; Publication Place: Uk
    [32] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [33] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [34] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 11613; Schedule Number: 21
    [35] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 11613; Schedule Number: 21
    [36] Overman.ftw
    [37] fred.ftw
    [38] fred.ftw
    [39] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 29 November 2021, 04:26), entry for Robbert Overnan (PID ); contributed by various users. PersonID GD4P-DHM
    [40] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 May 2019), Robert Overman in household of Walter Overman, Wighton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wal
    [41] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 July 2019), Robbert Overnan in household of Walter Overnan, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales ce

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Sep 1892
    Event Place: Walsingham, Norfolk
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Wighton, Norfolk
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    [27] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1877; Folio: 68; Page: 9
    [28] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1877; Folio: 68; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Wighton, Norfolk
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    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Wighton, Norfolk
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 29 November 2021, 04:26), entry for Robbert Overnan (PID ); contributed by various users. PersonID GD4P-DHM

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Flitcham cum Appleton, Norfolk
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    [27] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 11613; Schedule Number: 21
    [28] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 11613; Schedule Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Flitcham cum Appleton, Norfolk
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    [27] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 29 November 2021, 04:26), entry for Robbert Overnan (PID ); contributed by various users. PersonID GD4P-DHM

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: Sandringham, Norfolk
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    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1914–1918
    Event Place: Flitcham cum Appleton, Norfolk

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
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    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917

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    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: UK, World War i Service Medal and Award Rolls, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. WO329; Ref: 852

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Theatre of War - France England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
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    [27] UK, British Army World War I Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1917
    Event Place: No 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt
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    [27] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [28] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [29] UK and Ireland, Obituary Index, War; Publication Place: Uk
    [30] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [31] UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; Pension Record Cards; Reference: 1440707OTT-OWE
    [32] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [33] UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, National Army Museum; Chelsea, London, England; Soldiers' Effects Records, 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333; Record Number Ranges: 515501-517000; Reference: NA
    [34] Overman.ftw
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    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1917
    Event Place: No 17 General Hospital, Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: May 1917
    Event Place: Alexandria(Hadra)War memorial Cemetery, Egypt
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    [27] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom
    [28] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [29] UK and Ireland, Obituary Index, War; Publication Place: Uk
    [30] UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Author: Peter Singlehurst; Series Title: British Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1918; Archive Name: London, United Kingdom

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