Gen. Thomas Overton - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

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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