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Temperance Overton 1679–1716 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1679

Birth Location: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 February 1716

Death Location: Hanover County, Virginia, USA

Father: Colonel OVERTON

Mother: Mary Waters

Spouse(s): William Harris

Children(s): Maj Harris, Keziah Harris, Benjamin Harris, Jemima Harris, Overton Harris, Frederick Harris, Temperance Harris, Ann Harris

The story of Temperance Overton began in 1679 in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States. Temperance Overton married William Harris, and had children including Ann Amelia Harris, Benjamin Harris, Frederick Harris, Jemima Harris, Keziah Harris, Maj Robert Harris, Mary Harris, Overton Harris, Temperance Harris. Temperance Overton passed away in 1716 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Temperance Overton began in 1679 in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States.
  • Temperance Overton married William Harris, and had children including Ann Amelia Harris, Benjamin Harris, Frederick Harris, Jemima Harris, Keziah Harris, Maj Robert Harris, Mary Harris, Overton Harris, Temperance Harris.
  • Temperance Overton passed away in 1716 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Colonel OVERTON
1638–1690
Birth Location: Easington, Yorkshire, England
CO
Mary Waters
1654–1697
Birth Location: England
MW

Spouses(s)

William Harris
1675–1730
Birth Location: New Kent County, Virginia, USA
WH

Children(s)

Maj Harris
1697–1765
Birth Location: Cedar Hill, Hanover, Virginia, United States
MH
Keziah Harris
1706–
Birth Location: –
KH
Benjamin Harris
1696–1765
Birth Location: Cedar Hill, Hanover, Virginia, United States
BH
Jemima Harris
1704–1764
Birth Location: St Peters, New Kent County, Virginia, USA
JH
Overton Harris
1675–1769
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, USA
OH
Frederick Harris
1697–1704
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States
FH
Temperance Harris
1698–
Birth Location: New Kent, Virginia, USA
TH
Ann Harris
1700–
Birth Location: St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA
AH

Temperance Overton's Ancestors

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Temperance Overton
1679–1716
Birth Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Parents
Colonel William * OVERTON
1638–1690
Easington, Yorkshire, England
Mary Waters
1654–1697
England
Grandparents
Major (General Robert) Overton
1609–1679
Easington, Holderness, Yorkshire
Anne Gardner
1613–1668
St Andrew Holborn, London, Middlesex, England
Samuel (Waters) Sr
1617–1665
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Ann Waters
1619–1700
St Sepulchre, London, England
Great-Grandparents
John Overton
1577–1651
Joananne Palmer
1581–1656
Jeremy Gardiner
1583–1665
Ann Potticary
1585–1616
Johais Waters
1590–1626
Alice Gatland
1592–1665
Sir Peake
1570–1620
Joan Clerk
1578–1608
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Rev.
1560–1595
Joan Wright
1560–1647
Sir Peake
1530–1592
Sara Hunte
1535–1598

Temperance Overton's Descendants

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Temperance Overton (2 Mar 1679–19 February 1716) m. William Harris (1675–1730)
  1. 1. Maj (Robert) Harris 1697–1765 m. Mourning Glen 1702–1776
    1. 1. Christopher (Harris) Sr 1724–1794 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Harris 1726–1760 m. Agnes Harris 1740–1815
      1. 1. Christopher (Harris) Jr 1755–1826
      2. 2. Judge (John) Harris 1767–1810
      3. 3. William Harris 1765–1837
      4. 4. Jane Harris 1763–1821
      5. 5. Nancy (Ann) Harris 1763–
      6. 6. Judge (John) Harris 1765–1810 m. Margaret (Dabney) Maupin 1767–1855
        1. 1. Overton Harris 1789–1844
        2. 2. William Harris 1805–1872
      7. 7. Benjamin Harris 1766–
      8. 8. Dabney Harris 1745–1795
      9. 9. Sarah Harris 1747–1796
      10. 10. Robert Harris 1749–1833
      11. 11. Tyree Harris 1751–1794
      12. 12. Mourning Harris 1754–1814
      13. 13. Margaret Maupin 1767–1855
      14. 14. Nancy (Ann Harris) Estes 1745–1818
      15. 15. Mary Jones 1757–1812
        1. 1. Nancy Logsdon 1791–1877 m. John (C) Logsdon 1791–
    2. 2. Rachel Harris 1744–1819 m. William Dalton 1746–1806
      1. 1. Lucy Watts 1761–1884 m. John Watts 1756–1823
    3. 3. Anna Harris 1724–1775 m. John Dabney 1724–1773
      1. 1. John Dabney 1746–1831
    4. 4. Mary Harris 1729–1798
    5. 5. Tyree (Harris) Sr 1728–1789 m. Mary (Ann) Simpson 1741–1786
      1. 1. Tyree Harris 1748–1801
      2. 2. Eda (Harris) Williams 1775–1816 m. Duke Williams 1768–1884
        1. 1. Christopher (Harris) Williams 1798–
        2. 2. Lydia (Harris) Williams 1800–1831
    6. 6. Mourning Harris 1732–1805 m. John Jouett 1720–1802
      1. 1. Matthew Jouett 1753–1777
      2. 2. John (Jouett) II 1754–1822 m. Sallie (Robards) Jouett 1764–1834
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Lewis) Jouett 1790–1848
        2. 2. George (Payne) Jouett 1785–1811
        3. 3. Polly (Allin) Jouett 1792–1879
        4. 4. Landon (Carter) Jouett 1797–1828
        5. 5. Catherine Jouett 1787–1790
        6. 6. Robert Jouett 1799–1816
        7. 7. Lynch Jouett 1805–1870
        8. 8. Matthew (Harris) Jouett 1788–1827
        9. 9. Virginia Jouett 1803–1822
        10. 10. William (Robards) Jouett 1795–1876
        11. 11. Rebecca Kerr 1809–1885 m. James Kerr 1810–1870
        12. 12. Mary Jouett 1798–1860
        13. 13. Jack (John Jouett) III 1793–1876
        14. 14. William (Jouett) Colonel 1809–
        15. 15. Thomas (Jefferson) Jouett 1801–1867
      3. 3. Robert Jouett 1755–1827
      4. 4. Elizabeth Jouett 1757–1836
      5. 5. Charles Jouett 1759–1841
      6. 6. Susannah (Moore) Jouett 1761–1844
      7. 7. Matthew Jouett 1763–1846
      8. 8. Mary (Mourning) Jouett 1765–1833
      9. 9. William Jouett 1765–1847
      10. 10. Margaret Jouett 1769–1854
      11. 11. Frances Jouett 1771–1810
      12. 12. Mary Jouett 1798–1860
      13. 13. Charles (Dewitt) Jouett 1766–1834
    7. 7. Frances (Elizabeth) Harris 1745–1814 m. William Crawford 1736–1788
      1. 1. David Crawford 1767–1821 m. Mary (Lee) Wood 1768–1883
        1. 1. Frances (Ann "Fanny") Crawford 1811–1880 m. Cyrus (Black) Sharp 1797–1893
      2. 2. Frances ("Fanny") Crawford 1780–1837
      3. 3. Charles Crawford 1776–1824
      4. 4. Bennett Crawford 1786–1845 m. Nancy (Ann) Crawford 1778–1810 m. Patsy Crawford 1786–1867
        1. 1. Nancy (Harriet) Crawford 1826–1921
        2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin "BF") Crawford 1819–
        3. 3. Robert (Alston) Crawford 1817–
        4. 4. Frances (Ann) Crawford 1818–
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Adeline) Crawford 1809–
        6. 6. William (Thomas) Crawford 1808–
        7. 7. Hardy (Glen) Crawford 1810–1873
      5. 5. William (Harris (Senator)) Crawford 1772–1834 m. Susanna (Gerardine) Crawford 1771–1862
        1. 1. Caroline Crawford 1805–1875
        2. 2. Nathaniel (Macon) Crawford 1811–1872
        3. 3. W (W B) Crawford 1821–1895 m. Mary (Margaret) Knight 1826–1896
        4. 4. William (Harris Crawford) Jr 1813–1883
        5. 5. John Crawford 1807–1876
        6. 6. Ann Crawford 1809–
        7. 7. Robert Crawford 1816–1845
        8. 8. Susan Crawford –1875
      6. 6. Martha Crawford 1786–1845
        1. 1. Nancy (Harriet) Crawford 1826–1921
      7. 7. Ann Crawford 1780–1837
      8. 8. Robert Crawford 1764–1822 m. Elizabeth Crawford 1767–1849
      9. 9. Joel Crawford 1765–1858
      10. 10. Lucy Crawford 1769–1825
      11. 11. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Crawford 1773–1855
      12. 12. Nathan Crawford 1768–1789
    8. 8. James (John) Harris 1722–1831 m. Mary Harris 1729–1819
      1. 1. Nathan Harris 1771–1852 m. Ann (Allen) Anderson 1791–1852
        1. 1. Elizabeth (C) Harris 1812–1879
      2. 2. Thomas Harris 1767–
      3. 3. Joel Harris 1769–1826
      4. 4. James Harris 1773–
      5. 5. Lucy Harris 1775–
      6. 6. Mourning Harris 1777– m. Cornelius Maupin 1758–
      7. 7. Sarah Harris 1779–
      8. 8. Susan Harris 1781–
      9. 9. Ann Harris 1783–
      10. 10. Jane Harris 1785–
    9. 9. William Harris 1752–1788
    10. 10. Robert (Jr.) Harris 1740–1796 m. Lucretia Brown 1750–1806
      1. 1. Mourning (Mary) Harris 1764–1810 m. William (Henry Jr. Burch (Corp. with Capt Jesse Franklin S Co of Calvairy Rev) War 1764–1848
        1. 1. Bazelul Burch 1799–1860 m. Mary Burch 1811–1850 m. Candace Hill 1799– m. Emelda (A) Jenkins 1820–
        2. 2. William (Harris) Burch 1789–1867 m. Sarah (Mcnutt) Burch 1785–1867
        3. 3. Isaac Burch 1790–1857
        4. 4. John Burch 1794–1862
        5. 5. Elizabeth McNutt 1794–1867 m. Charles McNutt 1784–1871
        6. 6. Baydol Burch 1795–
        7. 7. Jessie Burch 1797–
        8. 8. James Burch 1799–1862 m. Mary (E) Burch 1799–1884
        9. 9. Robert Burch 1784–1857
        10. 10. Jessie Burch 1797–
      2. 2. Bernice Harris 1777–1816
      3. 3. Sarah Harris 1765–1806
      4. 4. Martha (Patsy) Harris 1760–1830
      5. 5. Elijah Harris 1775–1840 m. Karey Forkner 1783–1820
        1. 1. William (Lewis) Harris 1794–1898
        2. 2. Robert Harris 1800–1849
        3. 3. Silas Harris 1804–
        4. 4. Susannah Harris 1805–1880
      6. 6. Nancy Harris 1763–1822 m. Ratcliff Boon 1755–1815
        1. 1. Mary (Polly) BOON 1784–1857 m. Zachariah (Moorman) Candler 1772–1844
        2. 2. Joseph (Harris) Boon 1785–1844
        3. 3. Tyra (Tyree) Boon 1787–1860 m. Mary Alexander 1795–1860
        4. 4. Hester Boon 1789–1825
        5. 5. Franklin (Decatur) BOON 1790–1841
        6. 6. Nancy Palmour 1792–1829 m. John (Doughtery) Palmour 1786–1847
        7. 7. Ratliffe BOON 1795–1882 m. Margaret Boone 1799–1866
        8. 8. Daniel Boon 1797–1798
        9. 9. Lucinda Boon 1799–1802
        10. 10. Elizabeth Boon 1801–1802
        11. 11. Celia Boon 1804–1830
        12. 12. Theresa Boon 1806–
        13. 13. Rose Boon 1814–1814
      7. 7. Tyree Harris 1760–1841 m. Sophie Heard 1773–1805 m. Rachel Brown 1783–1855
        1. 1. Bright Harris 1791–1867 m. Sarah ("Sally") Walton 1794–1863
        2. 2. Anne Harris 1788–1868
        3. 3. Susan Harris 1792–1876
        4. 4. John (Wesley) Harris 1795–1870
        5. 5. Elizabeth Harris 1802–
        6. 6. Elijah (L) Harris 1800–1853
        7. 7. Josephine (C) Denton 1818–1875 m. Thompson Denton 1818–1863
        8. 8. Russell Harris 1819–1886
      8. 8. Bazaleel Harris 1767–1843
      9. 9. Lucretia Harris 1771–1855 m. Pleasant Fortner 1773–
        1. 1. William (Esquire) Forkner 1808–1880 m. Lucy (Statia) Prator 1815–1896
        2. 2. Samuel Fortner 1810–1868 m. Mary ((Polly)) ALLRED 1816–1880 m. Lucinda Allred 1845–
        3. 3. Lucinda Fortner 1815–1854
      10. 10. Robert Harris 1778–1806
      11. 11. Barnes Harris 1779–1850
      12. 12. Lucy Harris 1765–1846 m. George Herd 1770–1812
        1. 1. William Herd 1789–1875 m. Rebecca Herd 1801–1870
        2. 2. Nancy Herd 1790–1850
      13. 13. Patsy Harris 1787–1806
    11. 11. Lucy (Alber) Harris 1734–1803 m. William Shelton 1730–1803
      1. 1. Mourning Woods 1756–1817 m. Captain (Archibald) Woods 1749–1836
        1. 1. Mary (Hannah (Woods)) Collins 1780–1822 m. Barbee Collins 1774–
        2. 2. Susanna Woods 1778–1851
        3. 3. Mourning Woods 1792–1852
        4. 4. William Woods 1776–1840
        5. 5. Lucy Woods 1774–1854
        6. 6. Ann Woods 1791–1791
        7. 7. Archibald Woods 1785–1859
        8. 8. Sarah Woods 1783–1785
        9. 9. Anna Woods 1787–1857
        10. 10. Thomas Woods 1789–1806
        11. 11. John Wood 1781–1864 m. Lily 1773–1860
        12. 12. Joseph Woods 1779–1848
      2. 2. William (H.) Shelton 1891–
      3. 3. William (Harris) Shelton 1755–1815
      4. 4. Dabney Shelton 1759–
      5. 5. Sarah Shelton 1756–
      6. 6. Mary Shelton 1760–1802
      7. 7. Thomas Shelton 1760–1802
      8. 8. Lucy Shelton 1755–1824
      9. 9. Weatherston Shelton 1760–1840
      10. 10. Agnes Shelton 1762–1813
      11. 11. Wilson Shelton 1747–1839
      12. 12. Elizabeth Shelton 1760–1802
    12. 12. Lucy Harris 1736–1803 m. John Rhodes 1729–1810
      1. 1. Henrietta (Rodes) Brown 1761–1846
      2. 2. John (Hopkins) Rodes 1766–1841
      3. 3. Mary Rodes 1757–1773
      4. 4. Robert Rodes 1759–1818
      5. 5. Annie Rodes 1763–
      6. 6. Clifton Rodes 1768–
      7. 7. Tyree Rodes 1770–
      8. 8. Charles Rodes 1774–1796
      9. 9. Sarah (Harris) Woods 1777–1850 m. Micajah Woods –1837
        1. 1. John (R) Woods 1815–1885
        2. 2. Robert (Harris) Woods 1817–1838
  2. 2. Keziah Harris 1706–
  3. 3. Benjamin Harris 1696–1765
  4. 4. Jemima Harris 1704–1764
    1. 1. Moses Overton 1745–1815
      1. 1. Joseph (Overton) Sr 1769–1841 m. Mary Overton 1774–1860
        1. 1. Nancy Dail 1792–1860 m. William (Riley) Dail 1795–1877
        2. 2. John Overton 1800–1882
        3. 3. Alfred (Walter) Overton 1805–1878
        4. 4. Jemima (Elmira Overton) Brooks 1822–1870
        5. 5. James Overton 1801–1885
        6. 6. Mary (Polly Overton) Epperson 1791–1850
        7. 7. Keziah (Ann Overton) Foster 1811–1887
        8. 8. Moses (Baker "Mossie") Overton 1808–1891
        9. 9. Jane (Overton) York 1792–1864
        10. 10. Catherine (Overton) Davis 1790–1880
        11. 11. Elizabeth (Overton) Hall 1802–1830
        12. 12. Sarah (Overton) Davis 1810–1870
        13. 13. Keziah (Ann Overton) Miller 1816–1887
    2. 2. William Overton 1730–
  5. 5. Overton Harris 1675–1769
  6. 6. Frederick Harris 1697–1704
  7. 7. Temperance Harris 1698– m. Martin Baker 1691–1744
  8. 8. Ann (Amelia) Harris 1700–

Temperance Overton's Timeline

6 Records

1679
2 March 1679
Birth of Temperance Overton in Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
1679
2 March 1679
Birth of Temperance Overton in The Forks, New Kent (now Hanover) County, Virginia
The Forks, New Kent (now Hanover) County, Virginia
1679
2 March 1679
Birth of Temperance Overton in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
1679
2 Mar 1679
Birth of Temperance Overton
None
1716
19 Feb 1716
Age 37
Death of Temperance Overton in Cedar Hill, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Cedar Hill, New Kent, Virginia, United States
1716
19 February 1716
Age 37
Death of Temperance Overton in Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 March 1679
    Event Place: Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 246
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: The Forks; Birth state: VA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1679; Birth city: Hanover; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1679; Birth city: The Forks; Birth state: VA
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] Millennium File
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23947.004; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 7
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Andrew Meade of Ireland and Virginia : his ancestors and some of his descendants and their connections, including sketches of the following families : Meade, Everard, Hardaway, Segar, Pettus and Overton
    [10] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0125
    [11] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 March 1679
    Event Place: The Forks, New Kent (now Hanover) County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 March 1679
    Event Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1679

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Ligon family and connections

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1716
    Event Place: Cedar Hill, New Kent, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 246
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: The Forks; Birth state: VA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1679; Birth city: Hanover; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1679; Birth city: The Forks; Birth state: VA
    [5] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [6] Millennium File
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0125
    [9] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 February 1716
    Event Place: Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hanover County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012
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