Mystery of James Overstreet burial found in old cemetery
Correspondence from Concord North Carolina reveals a grave marker for James Overstreet a representative to the 17th Congress from South Carolina who died en route from Washington in 1822 and was buried in North Carolina. South Carolina researchers seek descendants and reasons his remains were not returned home.
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James Over Atreet
Barnwell
Congress
Washington
North Carolina
E.h.aull
Newberry Herald and News
Jas. P. Fink
Concord
N. C
James‘ Overstreet
Colonel Aull
South ‘Carolina
National House
Dreher
Calhoun Times
Herald and News
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Fink
E. H. Aull
Newberry
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Mr. Aull
J. A. Blackwelder
James Overstreet
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Carolina
Overstreet
South Carolina Congressmen 1820s burial mystery outlined
A letter traces South Carolina congressmen from 1820 to 1830, focusing on James Overstreet who served 1819 to 1823 and died in 1822. It notes his state origins in Barnwell and Orangeburg, burial in China Grove North Carolina, and lacks details on family or home life. The writer seeks local input from Barnwell or Orangeburg historians to clarify Overstreet’s burial location and biography.
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South Carolina
North Carolina
Dominick
Congress
Washington
Newberry
James Overstreet
King Creek
Orangeburg
Barnwell
Overstreet
S. C
Inns
Salisbury
N. C
China Grove
N.C
Ashund
Democratic Party
South C
Siti
Harnwell
Congressman Overstreet
King Crook
Barnwell County
Dr. Dreher
Calhoun Times
Canary Main Overstreet
Chias
Washingston
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