James Overstreet

James Overstreet (February 11, 1773 – May 24, 1822) was a U.S. representative from South Carolina.

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James Overstreet
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district
In office March 4, 1819 – May 24, 1822
Preceded by	Joseph Bellinger
Succeeded by	Andrew R. Govan
Member of the South Carolina Senate from Barnwell District
In office November 28, 1814 – December 18, 1817
Preceded by	Joseph Bellinger
Succeeded by	Lewis Malone Ayer
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Barnwell District
In office November 28, 1808 – December 18, 1813
Personal details
Born	(1773-02-11)February 11, 1773 Barnwell District, Province of South Carolina, British America
Died	May 24, 1822(1822-05-24) (aged 49) China Grove, North Carolina, U.S.
Resting place	China Grove, North Carolina
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Profession	lawyer
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Born near Barnwell Court House in the Barnwell District of the Province of South Carolina, Overstreet attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1798 and commenced practice in Barnwell District. He served as member of the state house of representatives from 1808 to 1813.

Overstreet was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1819, until his death May 24, 1822, at China Grove, North Carolina, while en route to his home from Washington, D.C.^[1] He was interred in Savitz Cemetery at Mount Zion Reformed Church, China Grove, North Carolina.