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General Thomas Overton 1753-1825
Donelson Avenue in Old Hickory,
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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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 in 1825.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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