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Robert (Gen) Overton 1609–1679 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1609

Birth Location: Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire

Death Date: Dec 1679

Death Location: New Kent, Virginia, USA

Father: John Overton

Mother: Joananne Palmer

Spouse(s): Ann Gardiner

Children(s): William Overton, Robert Overton

Robert (Gen) Overton was born in 1609 in Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, the child of John P Overton And Joananne Palmer. Robert (Gen) Overton married Ann Gardiner, and had children including John Overton, Robert Overton, William Overton. Robert (Gen) Overton passed away in 1679 in New Kent, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Robert (Gen) Overton was born in 1609 in Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, the child of John P Overton And Joananne Palmer.
  • Robert (Gen) Overton married Ann Gardiner, and had children including John Overton, Robert Overton, William Overton.
  • Robert (Gen) Overton passed away in 1679 in New Kent, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Overton
1585–1650
Birth Location: Easington, Yorkshire, England
JO
Joananne Palmer
1581–1656
Birth Location: Yorkshire, of Yorkshire, England
JP

Spouses(s)

Ann Gardiner
1616–1672
Birth Location: Stratford, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

William Overton
1638–1670
Birth Location: London, England
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Robert Overton
1630–
Birth Location: England
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Robert Overton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Overton
1609–1679
Birth Place: Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire
Parents
John P Overton
1585–1650
Easington, Yorkshire, England
Joananne Palmer
1581–1656
Yorkshire, of Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Ric Palmer
1555–
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Overton's Descendants

1.
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Robert ((Gen)) Overton (About 1609–Dec 1679) m. Ann Gardiner (abt 1616–7 Mar 1672)
  1. 1. William Overton 1638–1670 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Overton 1654–1697
    1. 1. James ((Capt)) Overton 1688– m. Elizabeth Garland 1695–
    2. 2. William (Overton) Jr 1675–1759
    3. 3. Barbare Overton 1693–
    4. 4. Temperance Harris 1657–1710 m. William Harries 1652–1687
      1. 1. Robert (Overton) Harris 1667–1767
    5. 5. Samuel Overton 1685–1725 m. Anne Carr 1690–
      1. 1. Ann Overton 1795– m. John (Dabney) Pettus 1672–1730
        1. 1. Thomas Pettus 1712–1780 m. Amy Pettus 1674–1778
        2. 2. Ann Pettis 1725–
  2. 2. Robert Overton 1630–

Robert Overton's Timeline

3 Records

1609
About 1609
Birth of Robert (Gen) Overton in Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
1678
1 July 1678
Age 69
Death of Robert (Gen) Overton in Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England
Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England
1679
Dec 1679
Age 70
Death of Robert (Gen) Overton in New Kent, Virginia, USA
New Kent, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1609
    Event Place: Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24057.004; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 7
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2887.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DH1
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Kinnears and their kin : a memorial volume of history, biography and genealogy, with Revolution
    [6] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 14; Page: 1281
    [7] London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921
    [8] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84-4671

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 July 1678
    Event Place: Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 359
    [3] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Barbados
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Barbados; Year: 1680; Page Number: 482

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The descendants of Capt. Thomas Carter of "Barford," Lancaster County, Virginia : with genealogical notes of many of the allied

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yorkshire
    Record Source: London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire
    Record Source: Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 14; Page: 1281

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1679
    Event Place: New Kent, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Millennium File
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