Gen. Thomas Overton
Posted by: LSUMonica
N 36° 15.835 W 086° 39.091
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Gen. Thomas Overton served in the Revolutionary War and as Inspector of Revenue in N.C.
Waymark Code: WM1B0T
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2007
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Gen. Thomas Overton served in the Revolutionary War and as Inspector of Revenue in N.C., the same position held by his brother Judge John Overton in Tenn. He was one of Gen. Jackson’s seconds in duel with Chas. Dickinson. This grave plot was a part of his homeplace, “Soldier’s Rest,” where he lived from 1804 until his death.
Thomas Overton died in 1824. His will was recorded on September 3, 1824.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: Aug 15 1753
Date of Death: Feb 23 1824
Grave Marker Text: Thomas Overton
Capt
4 Continental
Dragoons
Rev War
Aug 15 1753
Feb 23 1824
Ranks: Captain
Cause of death: Not listed
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