John Overton (judge)
John Overton | |
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| Tennessee Supreme Court Judge | |
| In office 1804–1810 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Whyte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1766 Louisa County, Virginia |
| Died | April 12, 1833 (aged 67) Nashville, Tennessee |
| Spouse | Mary McConnell White |
| Relations | Thomas Overton (brother) Richard Arvin Overton (great great grandson) |
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John Overton (April 9, 1766 – April 12, 1833) was an American planter and slave trader, a judge at the Tennessee Supreme Court, a banker, political leader, and an advisor of Andrew Jackson. He was described in 1889 as having been the "wealthiest man in the State."