James Andrew Overby

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS:

1860 Census
Name: James Overby
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1854
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg West Ward, Petersburg Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm E Overby 43
Elizabeth Overby 44
Virginia Overby 21
Sarah Overby 19
Isabelle Overby 12
David Overby 8
James Overby 6

1870 Census
Name: James Overby
Age in 1870: 17
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: North Carolina
Dwelling Number: 503
Home in 1870: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Petersburg
Occupation: In Catt Facty [accurate transcription]
Inferred Mother: Elizabeth Overby
Household Members:
Name Age
Elizabeth Overby 48
James Overby 17
James Vaughan 32
Sarah Vaughan 27

1880 Census
Name: James Overby
Age: 25
Birth Date: Abt 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street: Plum Street
House Number: 229
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Elizebeth H. Overby
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Work Cotton Mill
Cannot Read: Yes
Cannot Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James Overby 25
Elizebeth H. Overby 26
Maggie Overby 7
Lavinia Overby 5

1900 Census
Name: James Oberby [Overby]
Age: 45
Birth Date: Mar 1854
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Petersburg Ward 5, Petersburg City, Virginia
Ward of City: 5th
Street: Canal Street
House Number: 258
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Elizabeth Overby
Marriage Year: 1871
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Day Laborer
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: No
Can Write: No
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: R
Farm or House: H
Household Members:
Name Age
James Overby 45
Elizabeth Overby 51
Druseller Overby 15
Marion Overby 14

1920 Census
Name: James Overley [Overby]
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street: Summet Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Tobacco factory
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Eli Martin 38
Marion Martin 34 [daughter]
Hester Martin 10
Rachel Martin 3
James Overbey 64

1930 Census
Name: James Overby
Birth Year: abt 1854
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Father
Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street address: Summit Street
House Number: 116
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Tobbacco Factory
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Druie E Sanford 46
James A Sanford 18
Thomas F Marek 22
Ruby L Marek 20
James Overby 76

Birth:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

Name: James A Overby
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 78
Birth Date: 26 Mar 1854
Death Date: 12 May 1932
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC
Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Registration Date: 12 May 1932
Occupation: Mechanic, Dunlap Tobacco Co.
Father: James A Overby [incorrect info]
Informant was Irvin Sanford, didn\'t know birthplace of father or name or birthplace of mother. Irvin was his son-in-law, married to Drusilla Overby Sanford
Spouse: Hester Williams Overby
Cause of Death: Chronic myocarditis, arteriosclerosis, chronic nephritis
Certificate Number: 1932010377

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73952330/james-andrew-overby

Ward W, Section 9, Square 3b

Died:
Cause of Death: Cardiovascular renal disease

Burial information from Blandford Cemetery records:
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=29216

Date of Death: 5/12/1932
Interment Date: 5/14/1932
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 78

Birth Place: Raleigh, NC

James married Hester Elizabeth Daniels 19 Dec 1872. Hester was born 27 May 1847, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 14 Aug 1919, Namozine, Dinwiddie Co. NC; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

1. Lula Lavinia Overby was born 21 Oct 1875, Petersburg, VA; died 16 Jan 1942, Dinwiddie Co. VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery Petersburg, VA.
2. George W. Overby was born May 1878, Petersburg, VA; died 03 Jun 1878, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
3. Martha Lee Overby was born 06 Jun 1881, Petersburg, VA; died 06 Jun 1881, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
4. Ephram Edward Overby was born Nov 1882, Petersburg, VA; died 23 Nov 1882, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
5. Maggie E. Overby was born 7 Oct 1873, Petersburg, VA; died 25 Jul 1956, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
6. Drucilla Elizabeth (Druie) Overby was born 22 Jun 1884, Petersburg, VA; died 17 Jan 1967, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
7. Marion Overby was born 22 Feb 1886, Petersburg, VA; died 20 Feb 1961, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: Wm E Overby
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1817
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg West Ward, Petersburg Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Occupation: Painter
Personal Estate Value: $20
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm E Overby 43
Elizabeth Overby 44
Virginia Overby 21
Sarah Overby 19
Isabelle Overby 12
David Overby 8
James Overby 6





He died in the hospital at Hanover Academy of consumption (tuberculosis) and was a member of the 13 Va Calvary, Co. K commanded by Capt Winfield in the 45th year of his age He leaves a affectionate Wife and five children to mourn his loss. Dearest William though has left us here thy loss we deeply feel but 'tis god that has taught us He can all our sorrows heal.

Resided in Sussex Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25064450/william-epps-overby

Died:
Burial information from Blandford Cemetery records:
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=50870

Date of Death: 4/21/1863
Interment Date: 4/28/1863
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 44

Parents: Robert and Mary Overby
Birthplace: Chesterfield Co. VA

Notes: SOLDIER - PRIVATE - COMPANY D, 13TH SUSSEX VIRGINIA CAVALRY - (NOTE - 01/05/2015, FAMILY STATES HE IS BURIED ON JAMES THAYER\'S SQUARE IN WARD H, SEC. 6, SQ. 3. CAUSE OF DEATH UNKNOWN)

William married Elizabeth Green Williamson 09 Mar 1837, Petersburg, VA. Elizabeth was born 23 Oct 1817, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 24 Aug 1879, Dinwiddie Co. VA or Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: Elizabeth Overby
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1816
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg West Ward, Petersburg Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm E Overby 43
Elizabeth Overby 44
Virginia Overby 21
Sarah Overby 19
Isabelle Overby 12
David Overby 8
James Overby 6

1870 Census
Name: Elizabeth Overby
Age in 1870: 48
Birth Year: abt 1822
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Petersburg
Occupation: Keeping House
Inferred Children: James Overby
Household Members:
Name Age
Elizabeth Overby 48
James Overby 17
James Vaughan 32
Sarah Vaughan 27 [possibly her daughter]

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105474112/elizabeth-e-overby

Ward H (old), Sec. 6, Sq. 3

Died:
Cause of Death:
Ulcer of the stomach

Information from Blandford Cemetery Records:
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=41048

Date of Death: 8/24/1879
Interment Date: 8/25/1879
Race: WHITE
Sex: FEMALE
Age: 62

Place of Birth: Dinwiddie Co. VA

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1840 Census
Name: Robt Overty [Robt Overby ]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Petersburg West Ward, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 3
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 2
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 4
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
Total Free White Persons: 12
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 12

1850 Census
Name: Robert Overby
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1790
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Petersburg, Virginia
Occupation: None
Industry: Non-industrial response
Cannot Read, Write: Y [illiterate]
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Overby 60
Mary Overby 54
Mary Overby 20
Andrew Overby 15

Name: Robert Overby
Age: 69
Birth Year: abt 1791
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg South Ward, Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Dwelling Number: 606
Family Number: 606
Real Estate Value: $800
Personal Estate Value: $100
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Overby 69
Mary Overby 60


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139917506?search=true

Died:
Cause of Death: Old Age

Information from Blandford Cemetery Records
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=29340

Date of Death: 11/1/1862
Interment Date: 11/2/1862
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 78

Parents: John and Charlotte Overby
Birthplace: Dinwiddie Co. VA

Robert married Mary (Polly) Spinner 21 Mar 1817, Chesterfield Co. VA. Mary was born ca 1796, Chesterfield Co. VA; died 26 Apr 1861, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Mary Overby
Gender: Female
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1796
Home in 1850: Petersburg, Virginia
Cannot Read, Write: Y [illiterate]
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Overby 60
Mary Overby 54
Mary Overby 20
Andrew Overby 15

1860 Census
Name: Mary Overby
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1800
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Dwelling Number: 606
Family Number: 606
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Overby 69
Mary Overby 60









Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139915714/mary-polly-overby

Died:
Cause of Death: Old Age, wife of Robert Overby

Records from Blandford Cemetery records
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=29339

Date of Death: 4/26/1861
Interment Date: 4/28/1861
Race: WHITE
Sex: FEMALE
Age: 70

Date of Birth: Chesterfield Co. VA

John married Charlotte. [Group Sheet]