YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Burwell Overstreet 1816–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1816

Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 27 May 1885

Death Location: Staunton, Bedford, Virginia

Father: John Overstreet

Mother: Margaret Cannady

Spouse(s): Catherine Overstreet

Children(s): Charlie Overstreet, Presley Overstreet, Robert Overstreet, Daniel Overstreet, David Overstreet, Harriett Overstreet, Judy Overstreet, Sarmia Overstreet, Ann Overstreet, Martha Overstreet

The story of William Burwell Overstreet began in 1816 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States. William Burwell Overstreet married Catherine Elizabeth Kittie Overstreet, and had children including Ann M Overstreet, Charlie A Overstreet, Daniel W Overstreet, David E Overstreet, Harriett V Overstreet, Judy Overstreet, Martha Jane Overstreet, Presley Overstreet, Robert W Overstreet, Sarmia Ellen Overstreet. William Burwell Overstreet passed away in 1885 in Staunton, Bedford, Virginia.

Find more search results for William Overstreet
WO

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Burwell Overstreet began in 1816 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States.
  • William Burwell Overstreet married Catherine Elizabeth Kittie Overstreet, and had children including Ann M Overstreet, Charlie A Overstreet, Daniel W Overstreet, David E Overstreet, Harriett V Overstreet, Judy Overstreet, Martha Jane Overstreet, Presley Overstreet, Robert W Overstreet, Sarmia Ellen Overstreet.
  • William Burwell Overstreet passed away in 1885 in Staunton, Bedford, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Overstreet's Ancestors

Self
William Overstreet
1816–1885
Birth Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Overstreet
1780–1853
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Margaret ("Peggy") Cannady
1780–1809
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Overstreet
1744–1842
Orange County, Virginia, USA
Barsheba Turner
1745–1825
Orange, Orange, Virginia, United States
George Canaday
1747–1815
,,Virginia,USA
Sarah Witt
1744–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Overstreet
1720–1792
Agness Nelm
1723–1792
James Turner
1728–1789
Martha Phelps
1731–1844
William Cannady
1720–1801
David Witt
1722–1808
Sarah Harbour
1732–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN OVERSTREET
1700–1743
ELIZABETH BOYD
1691–
Charles Nelms
1694–1733
Elizabeth Saunders
1686–1763
James P-328762
1710–1793
Mary Mahaney
1712–1793
William Cannady
1680–1733
Katherine Waughop
1682–1721
John Witt
1685–1780
Elizabeth Daux
1695–1741

William Overstreet's Descendants

1.
WO
William (Burwell) Overstreet (1816–27 May 1885) m. Catherine (Elizabeth(Kittie)) Overstreet (1827–24 DEC 1889)
  1. 1. Charlie (A) Overstreet 1859–1920 m. Missourie Overstreet 1865–1900 m. Victoria (Bell) Mitchell 1865–1949
    1. 1. Lenyel (Kennith) Overstreet 1905–1951 m. Virginia (May) Tuck 1920–1952 m. Lelia (Ann) Arrington 1910–2004
      1. 1. Hubert (Alton) Overstreet 1940–2012 m. Phyllis (Ann) Wright 1939–2001
      2. 2. Faye (Elizabeth Overstreet) Quarles 1946–2012
      3. 3. Marjorie (Delores) Overstreet 1927–2012 m. Clinard (Hassel) Lemons 1924–1978 m. Carlton (A) Campbell 1918–1987
    2. 2. Emma Overstreet 1885–
    3. 3. John Overstreet 1887–1950
    4. 4. Alfred (Conrad) Overstreet 1907–1982 m. Rosie (Lee Ethel) McBride 1907–
  2. 2. Presley Overstreet 1865–1932
  3. 3. Robert (W) Overstreet 1852–
  4. 4. Daniel (W) Overstreet 1847–
  5. 5. David (E) Overstreet 1852–
  6. 6. Harriett (V) Overstreet 1862–
  7. 7. Judy Overstreet 1847–
  8. 8. Sarmia (Ellen) Overstreet 1855–
  9. 9. Ann (M) Overstreet 1840–
  10. 10. Martha (Jane) Overstreet 1844–1890

William Overstreet's Timeline

2 Records

1816
1816
Birth of William Burwell Overstreet in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1885
27 May 1885
Age 69
Death of William Burwell Overstreet in Staunton, Bedford, Virginia
Staunton, Bedford, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1885
    Event Place: Staunton, Bedford, Virginia

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE