Person:Thomas Overton (25)

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Thomas Overton
b.29 Jun 1819 England, U.K.
d.25 Oct 1891 New York, U.S.A.
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  1. Margaret E. Overton1845 - 1919
  2. Charles Overton1847 - 1932
  3. Lovina H. Overton1851 - 1918
  4. Harriet L. Overton1854 - 1913
  5. Thomas F. Overton1856 - 1934
  6. Alice Jane Overton1859 -
  7. Mary Emma Overton1862 -
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Name[1] Thomas Overton
Gender Male
Birth[1] 29 Jun 1819 England, U.K.
Immigration[6] Bef 1844 United States of AmericaIn the state census of 1855, it was recorded that Thomas had been in De Witt for 11 years. Therefore, he could have emigrated to the U.S. as late as 1844.
Marriage Bef 1845 Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.(before birth of first child)
to Elizabeth Ann Temple
Property[2] 27 Mar 1848 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.Thomas purchased 6.64 acres of land for $160.
Census 1 Jun 1850 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.Thomas Overton (occ. farmer) was residing with [wife] Elizabeth A., [son] Charly, and [daughter] Margaret E. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that Thomas was born in England, and Elizabeth and the children were each born in New York. In the agricultural schedule, Thomas was recorded as having a farm with 7 acres of improved land (valued $280), one milch cow, and two swine.
with Elizabeth Ann Temple
Property[3] 23 Aug 1853 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.Thomas purchased one acre of land adjacent to his present property for $110.
Census 1 Jun 1855 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.Thomas Overton (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Elizabeth, son Charles, and daughters Margaret E., Lavina, and Harriett. It was recorded that Elizabeth and the children were each born in Onondaga co., and Thomas was a naturalized alien who had resided in the town for 11 years. The family lived in a dwelling built of logs.
with Elizabeth Ann Temple
Census 1 Jun 1860 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.(in the Collamar postal area)
Thomas Overton (occ. farmer) was residing with [wife] Elisabeth, [sons] Charles and Thomas, and [daughters] Margarett E., Lovina, Harriet, and Jane. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that each of the children were born in New York, and Charles and Lovina had attended school. Thomas was recorded as having real estate valued $750.
with Elizabeth Ann Temple
Property[4] 2 May 1864 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.Thomas purchased land (acreage not specified) for $500.
Property[5] 1869 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.
Census 1 Jun 1870 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.(in the Clay postal area)
Thomas Overton (occ. farmer) was residing with [wife] Elizabeth, [son] Thomas, and [daughters] Harriet, Alice, and Emma. (No relationships are recorded in this census.) It was recorded that each of the children were born in New York and had attended school. In the agricultural schedule, Thomas was recorded as having a farm with 20 acres of improved land (valued $1600), two horses, one milch cow, and two swine.
with Elizabeth Ann Temple
Census 1 Jun 1875 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.Thomas Overton (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Emma (b. Onondaga co.). The family lived in a framed dwelling.
with Elizabeth Ann Temple
Census 1 Jun 1880 De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.Thomas Overton (occ. farmer) was residing with his wife Elizabeth N. [or Ann?] and daughter Alice J. In the agricultural schedule, Thomas was recorded as owning a farm with 20 acres of improved land (valued $1200), two horses, one milch cow, two swine, and 13 poultry.
with Elizabeth Ann Temple
Death[1] 25 Oct 1891 New York, U.S.A.
Burial[1] Collamer Cem., De Witt town, Onondaga co., New York, U.S.A.
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Beauchamp, William M. and Cheryl L. Barcomb. Collamer Cemetery, Town of DeWitt, New York: This is a complete list of inscriptions for Collamer Cemetery. (Online: RootsWeb, 1999).

    (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyononda/CEMETERY/COLLAMER.HTM : accessed 31 Aug. 2016)

    “Overton, Thomas b. June 29, 1819 d. Oct. 25, 1891”

  2. ↑ Onondaga County (New York). County Clerk. Deed records, 1794-1866; index, 1794-1870. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971)
    FHL 872844; Deeds vol. 95 (1848-1849), p. 78, dated 27 March 1848 and recorded 1 April 1848.

    Digital image viewed in “New York Land Records, 1630-1975”, images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-33031-22759-72 : accessed 1 Sept. 2016).

    “This Indenture, made the 27th day of March the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-Eight BETWEEN Thomas Templer, Orison Templer & Esther his wife of Town of DeWitt, County of Onondaga of the first part, Thomas Overton of the same place of the second part, Witnesseth, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred & Sixty Dollars lawful money of the United States of America, ... ALL That certain piece or parcel of land situate on Lot No. Ten in the Town of DeWitt bounded as follows ..., containing six acres and sixty four hundredths of Land.” Signed by Thomas Templer, Orison Templer (his mark) and Esther Templer (her mark) in the presence of Charles Annable, Justice for the State of New York.

  3. ↑ Onondaga County (New York). County Clerk. Deed records, 1794-1866; index, 1794-1870. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971)
    FHL 872670; Deeds vol. 117 (1854), pp. 181-2, dated 23 Aug. 1853 and recorded 23 Aug. 1854.

    Digital image viewed in “New York Land Records, 1630-1975”, images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-33039-2780-1 : accessed 1 Sept. 2016).

    “This Indenture Made the 23d day of august in the year one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty three Between Daniel Templer of the Town of DeWitt and County of Onondaga of the first part and Thomas Overton of the same place of the second part witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred & Ten dollars lawful money of the United States of America ... All that certain peace or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of De Witt in said County bounded and described as follows ... containing one acre of land (the same land bought by said Daniel Templer of Thomas Templer) ....” Signed by Daniel Templer (his mark). The grantor appeared before A.C. Griswold on 23 Aug. 1854.

  4. ↑ Onondaga County (New York). County Clerk. Deed records, 1794-1866; index, 1794-1870. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971)
    FHL 873179; Deeds vol. 150 (1864), pp. 475-6, dated 2 May 1864 and recorded 16 May 1864.

    Digital image viewed in “New York Land Records, 1630-1975”, images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-33033-16662-16 : accessed 1 Sept. 2016).

    “This Indenture Made this Second day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty four Between William McKnight of the city of Syracuse County of Onondaga & State of New York of the first part and Thomas Overton of the Town of DeWitt County and State aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth That the said party of the first part in consideration of the sum of Five Hundred Dollars to him duly paid hath sold ... All that tract or parcel of land situate in the town of DeWitt County of Onondaga & State of New York being part of Lot No 10 in said town ....” Signed by William McKnight. The grantor appeared before A.W. Lawrence on 16 May 1864.

  5. ↑ Onondaga County (New York). County Clerk. Deed records, 1794-1866; index, 1794-1870. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971)
    Deeds vol. 174, p. 67.

    In the index, land in the town of DeWitt, lot 5, granted to Thomas Overton by T.H. Wands. (This volume is not available online for viewing.)

  6. ↑ See the reference on the Family page.
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