Received a BA in 1587 & MA in 1590.
Canon of Litchfield Cathedral in 1593; Archdeacon of Derby in 1603.
Will of Valentine Overton, dated 15 Jan 1646/7 of Bedworth. Son Richard, William, Valentine, Charles, Henry. Daughters Elizabeth, wife of Sabath Clark, Isabell, late wife of Ephraim Huit, Catherine wife of Samuel Clark, Grace, wife of Frances Smith, and Elizabeth, late wife of my Son John Overton.
Will of William Overton, 18 NOv 1646, proved 11 Aug 1648. Sons Nathanill, Henry, Daughters Elizabeth. Brother Valentine Overton & Charles Overton, wife Elizabeth. Brother Richard Overton, Father Robert Sanders.