Carolina, and died 1851 in Appling county. He married CATHARINE MCLAUGHLIN April 03, 1821. She was born 1793 in North Carolina, and died in Appling

County.

Notes for WILLIAM OVERSTREET:

SOURCE: "Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia" vol 3

William Overstreet was an early settler of Appling County. He was born in North Carolina in 1795, and came to Appling before 1830. Nothing is known of his place of birth in North Carolina. The following are their known children: John L.J., Martha, Moses L., Sarah, Silas, George M. Troup.

William Overstreet was Representative from Appling County in 1829. His home was on lot of land 369, 3rd district of Appling County, and his son John, was the administrator on his estate. William Overstreet died in testate in 1851 and the administrator sold the estate property at public sale 1^st Tuesday in December 1851. The son, Silas Overstreet, was Senator from the 3rd District 1865-1866. (census references: 1830, 1840, 1850 Appling, 1860 Appling Widow. According to Judge Lawrence, Appling County Genealogical Authority. He wrote that William was born in Roberson County N.C, was the son of John Overstreet, Revolutionary Soldier.

Marriage Index: GA, 1754-1850

Overstreet, William Spouse : McLaughlin, Catherine (Confirmed via GMT family bible)

Marriage date : Apr 1821

Married by Lewis Strickland. Minister of the Gospel

William Overstreet was Representative from Appling

Co. in 1829, 1831, and 1833; Justice of the Peace, 1825-1849; and

Tax Collector from January 1850, until his death.

2. GEORGE MADISON TROUP OVERSTREET (WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born July 21, 1824 in Appling county, and died September 11, 1911 in Surrency Georgia. He married (1) CAROLINE MATILDA SURRENCY February 26, 1855 in Tattnall county(later Toombs co.), daughter of SAMUEL SURRENCY and ELIZABETH COPELAND. She was born April 27, 1832 in Tattnall county (later Toombs co.), and died October 25, 1901 in Surrency Georgia. He married (2) MAGGIE LEE EASON February 03, 1903, daughter of GEORGE EASON and OLIVE SPENCE. She was born April 1865 in Appling County, Ga.

Notes for GEORGE MADISON TROUP OVERSTREET:

Was said to have been in the turpentine business.

Once was Mayor of Surrency.

Owned the land to which he was buried, hence the name Overstreet cemetery.

CO. B & CO. K, 54th GEORGIA INFANTRY

Co. B and Co.. K (the Satilla Rifles) were formed and became a part of the 1st Brigade, Georgia State Troops in October 1861. Co. B was originally designated as Co. K, 2nd Regiment and the Satilla Rifles were designated as Co. A, 1st Regiment. In April of 1862 both companies were mustered out of the Georgia State Troops and became part of the newly formed 54th Regiment,Georgia Volunteer Infantry.

The 54th Georgia was deployed in the coastal defense around the Savannah -Charleston area. They were involved in numerous conflicts in that area including the siege of Battery Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina. In 1864 the 54th Georgia became a part of Mercer's Brigade and was reassigned to the Army of Tennessee in Dalton Georgia as Sherman was beginning his campaign in Georgia. They were engaged at Dalton, Rocky Face, Resaca,Adairsville, Cassville, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, the battle of Atlanta and the battle of Jonesboro.

Overstreet, G. M. T.- 3rd Sergeant April 18, 1862.

Obituary taken from Baxley News Banner. Transcribed by Sharon Broward Davis.

Mr. G.M.T Overstreet

Mr. G.M.T Overstreet is Dead. One of the Pioneer Settlers of This County passed Away Early Monday Morning at His home in Surrency of Blood Poison.

Hon. G.M.T Overstreet died at his home in Surrency early Monday morning of blood poisoning and other infirmities attendant upon old age, after an illness of several months, he made a brave fight for life and never took his bed until about three weeks ago, when he was forced to do so on account of his enfeebled condition.

Mr. Overstreet was born and reared in Appling County and was about 77 years old at the time of his death. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Caroline Surrency of Tattnall County, by whom six children were born to him, Mrs. Wealthy Thomas, Mrs. Florida Overstreet, Mrs. Luella Pierce, Mrs.Sallie Dixon, Dr. J.E Overstreet of this city and Mr. Sonny Overstreet who resides near Surrency. His second wife was Mrs. S.S Middleton, nee Miss Eason, relict of S.S Middleton, Jr., and was blessed with two children by

this union.

The funeral was conducted from the house Tuesday morning and the interment

was in the Overstreet burying ground.

Capt. Overstreet as he was generally called, was one of the best known men in this county. He possessed a very bright mind and was an honorable and upright gentleman of the old school.

Those who knew him best state that he had given more good wholesome advice pertaining to politics and religion than any one man in this county. He soon became prominent in matters pertaining to the above and was sought and won a wide reputation as his services were generally in demand.

He was consistent member of the Surrency Methodist Church and daily

practiced his religion.

Peace to his ashes.

JAMES EDWARD OVERSTREET (GEORGE MADISON TROUP3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was

born March 29, 1871, and died August 02, 1913 in Baxley Georgia. He married MIRIAM DIXON, daughter of ALLEN DIXON and COURTNEY MOODY. She was born April 10, 1872 in Appling county, and died August 07, 1946 in Baxley Georgia.

Notes for JAMES EDWARD OVERSTREET:

From the Book Memoirs of Georgia - Vol II - 1895 Southern Historical

Association - Atlanta

James Edward Overstreet, physician, Overman, Pierce Co., Ga., son of George Martin Troup and Caroline (Surrency) Overstreet, was born in Appling county,Ga., March 29 1871. His father is a large landowner and a prominent and extensive turpentine distiller, and producer of naval stores: and conducts very large planting interests. During the late civil war he commanded a company in the Confederate Army. Dr. Overstreet received his primary and preparatory education at the common and other schools of the county, and after studying medicine attended lectures at the Southern Medical College, Atlanta, from which he was graduated in March 1893. He located at Overman, and has already gained a large and remunerative practice in Pierce, Wayne, and Appling counties. Few young physicians have done better for the short

time he has been practicing - few have brighter prospects. Dr. Overstreet is public spirited and takes great interest in everything calculated to promote the advancement of the community, with which he is thoroughly identified.

Baxley News Banner, Friday, 8 August, 1913

Death of Dr. J.E. Overstreet. "So well beloved was he, and pure of heart,that when he passed death's somber stream at last, few eyes but felt the tears unbidden start, few hearts but bowed beneath their sorrow vast."

The day had faded and the cold mist of night shrouded the earthly habitation of him who for days had gallantly battled against the onward march of death.

At the close of the day when the multitude of friends had closed their eyes in peaceful slumber Dr. J.E Overstreet entered into that eternal rest.

For days his loved ones had watched at his beside hoping to see some

indication favorable to an improvement in his condition-'twas a forlorn

hope. Fully realizing his critical illness and knowing that the end was not far he had called his loved ones to his beside telling them he was righting a losing battle, that soon he must cross that great divide.

As Sunday morning broke and fair the sad news in whispered tones was told:Dr. Overstreet is dead. Could it be true?

"Never his face shall smile upon us more,

No more our weakness shall his strength command;

But some sweet day, upon God's fairer shore,

We'll know his smile and press his gentle hand."

Few men in Appling County were better Known, few Homes but what he had

entered their portals "to turn earth's sufferers from their tears to smiles,to heal the sick with understanding's art, to help the foot sore through the weary miles, to lend his strength to others-this his part."

Yes he will be missed. At his Home there is a vacant chair to remind his faithful companion who through years gone by ever leaned on his strong arm.The Home circle is broken' brothers and sister will look in vain for the return of father, but he is gone.

At three o'clock Sunday evening the funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Rev. S.A Hear, the pastor, officiating. The funeral was in charge the Masonic order of which order Overstreet had been devoted and a faithful member.

The burial took place at Omega cemetery in the family lot in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

He is survived by his wife and four children, Lorace, Ed, Etna Mae and

Grace, besides a number of other relatives throughout the county.

To the bereaved News Banner joins their many friends in extending sympathy in this sad hour.

EDWARD JENNINGS5 OVERSTREET (JAMES EDWARD4, GEORGE MADISON TROUP3,

WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born December 13, 1898, and died June 01, 1947 in

Baxley Georgia. He married LUCILLE GRAINGER May 09, 1930 in Tampa,

Florida, daughter of NAPOLEON GRAINGER. She was born January 17, 1907 in Blackshear Georgia, and died April 06, 1958 in Baxley Georgia.

Lucille Grainger is descended from Joshua Grainger (1702-1745) one of the founding fathers of Wilmington NC.