John Overton Pendleton (July 4, 1851 – December 24, 1916) was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.

[1] He attended Aspen Hill Academy in Louisa County, Virginia from 1865 to 1869.

[1] He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1874 and commenced practice in Wheeling.

[1] He served from March 4, 1889, to February 26, 1890, when he was succeeded by George W. Atkinson, who successfully contested the election.

[1] In the 53rd Congress, Pendleton was chairman of the Committee on Private Land Claims.