Walter Hampden Overton

Walter Hampden Overton
Born1788
Louisa Court House, Virginia
DiedDecember 24, 1845(1845-12-24) (aged 56–57)
Alexandria, Louisiana
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1808–1815
RankMajor General
Unit3rd Regiment of Riflemen
ConflictsWar of 1812
Other workpolitician

Major General Walter Hampden Overton (1788 – December 24, 1845) was a United States Army officer and politician who represented Louisiana's 3rd congressional district in the 21st United States Congress.

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