Biography of Bishop William Overton 1525-1609
Around 1525 Bishop William Overton was born in Clerkenwell [Map]. He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
In 1551 Bishop William Overton (age 26) was appointed Rector of St Mary's Church Balcombe.
In 1553 Bishop William Overton (age 28) was elected Bishop Lichfield and Coventry.
In 1553 Bishop William Overton (age 28) was appointed Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall [Map].
Before 1565 Bishop William Overton (age 40) and Margaret Barlow (age 31) were married. She the daughter of Bishop William Barlow (age 66).
In 1601 [his wife] Margaret Barlow (age 68) died.
On 09 Apr 1609 Bishop William Overton (age 84) died. Monument at Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall [Map] with his two wives.
