Stafford County is located on the Northern Neck of Virginia and was formed in 1666 from Westmoreland County. Overwharton Parish according to the author was co-extensive with Stafford County and included the present counties of Alexandria Fairfax Fauquier Loudoun and Prince William. There are approximately 6000 individuals listed in the register. Information in addition to names and relationships include births marriages and deaths as well as a brief history of the county.