ELIAS OVERTON

OVERTON, YORK, BUNNER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/21/2020 at 09:27:52

ELIAS OVERTON was born in Hertford Co., North Carolina, Jan. 12, 1807. In 1833, he came West, and spent three years in Illinois. In 1836, he moved to Marion Township, in this county. He was educated in the common schools of his native State, attending altogether not more than three months.

In 1833, he was married to Nancy York. Four children have been born; the two sons are deceased; Alfred N. died in the army.

In 1840, his first wife died, and he was married to Eliza Bunner in 1841. Six children have been born; one died in infancy.

Politically, Mr. Overton is a Republican. He is probably the wealthiest man in his township.

Source:
Illustrated Historical ATLAS of Lee County, IOWA
A. T. Andreas
Chicago, ILL.
1874

Transcription by Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer