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Robert Overton 1638–1679 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1638

Birth Location: Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, Eng

Death Date: 1 Dec 1679

Death Location: Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England

Father: John Overton

Mother: Joananne Palmer

Spouse(s): Ann Gardiner

Children(s): William Overton

The story of Robert Overton began in 1638 in Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, Eng. Robert Overton married Ann Gardiner, and had children including William Overton. Robert Overton passed away in 1679 in Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Overton began in 1638 in Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, Eng.
  • Robert Overton married Ann Gardiner, and had children including William Overton.
  • Robert Overton passed away in 1679 in Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England.

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Robert Overton's Ancestors

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Robert Overton
1638–1679
Birth Place: Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, Eng
Parents
John Overton
1585–1650
Easington, Yorkshire, , England
Joananne Palmer
1581–1656
Alveley, Shropshire, England
Grandparents
William Overton
1560–1595
Easington, Yorkshire, England
Richard Palmer
1556–1656
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, , England
Elizabeth Adcock
1567–1667
Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, , England
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Overton's Descendants

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Robert Overton (3 Dec 1638–1 Dec 1679) m. Ann Gardiner (29 Jun 1613–12 Jan 1665)
  1. 1. William Overton 1638–1697 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Waters 1654–1697
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Overton 1673–1735 m. Robert Anderson 1663–1716
      1. 1. Caroline Anderson 1709–1767 m. Hugh Montgomery 1705–1785
        1. 1. Elizabeth Jane 1736–1780 m. Benjamin (Russell) Ishmael 1736–1822

Robert Overton's Timeline

2 Records

1638
3 Dec 1638
Birth of Robert Overton in Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, Eng
Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, Eng
1679
1 Dec 1679
Age 41
Death of Robert Overton in Barbadoes, Parish, Christ Church, Barbados
Barbadoes, Parish, Christ Church, Barbados

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1638
    Event Place: Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire, Eng
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
    [2] London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2887.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DH1
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [6] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yorkshire
    Record Source: London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1679
    Event Place: Barbadoes, Parish, Christ Church, Barbados
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seaton, Rutland Unitary Authority, Rutland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index

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