ANNOUNCING:

After more than 10 years of in-depth research, Laurence Overmire, noted genealogist and family historian, has completed his long-awaited, epic biographical history of the descendants of Revolutionary War Capt. John George Overmire: ONE IMMIGRANT’S LEGACY, The Overmyer Family in America, 1751-2009.  This attractive 350-page hardcover book was released at the Overmyer Family National Reunion, the first reunion of its kind in over 100 years, on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Fulton County Historical Center in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana. 
​See Sample Page 1 and Sample Page 2.
Read the review by Steve Turner for the Genealogical Forum of Oregon (GFO) of Laurence Overmire's two epic family histories:
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Do you know...

  • Which Overmire descendant married the star of a hit TV show?
  • Which Overmyer descendant achieved the rank of Brigadier General?
  • Who was the Overmire who won two World Series rings?
  • Who was the only Overmyer to leave the Earth’s atmosphere?
  • Who was the Overmyer who advertised for a bride?
  • Which Overmyer was a personal friend of President Benjamin Harrison?
  • Which Overmyer saved a wagon train from an Indian attack?
  • Which Overmyer is an award-winning TV writer and producer?
  • Who was the Overmire believed to be the last surviving member of U.S. Grant’s original Civil War regiment?
  • Who was the Overmeyer who helped repel Pickett’s Charge and assumed command of his regiment at Gettysburg?
  • Who was the Overmire who was one of Huntington, Indiana’s famed "Touchdown Twins"?
  • Which Overmyer is now a sportscaster for the New York Jets?
  • Which Overmire descendant played in a rock band and appeared in Prince’s hit film, "Purple Rain"?
  • Who was the Overmyer who served on Baseball’s Hall of Fame Committee?
  • Who was the Overmyer who wrote speeches for FDR?
  • Who was the Overmyer who painted the murals in the Kansas State Capitol?
  • Who is the tallest known Overmyer descendant?
  • Who is the Overmyer who makes the best Barbecue sauce?
  • How many Overmyers does it take to screw in a light bulb? (Just kidding!)

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One Immigrant's Legacy: The Overmyer Family in America

by Laurence Overmire

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ONE IMMIGRANT’S LEGACY: THE OVERMYER FAMILY IN AMERICA, 1751-2009 is a very attractive, classic navy blue hardcover book with gold-foil stamping on the cover.  Printed in the USA on high quality archival paper, it contains 350 annotated pages, a full-color family coat of arms, over 1000 biographies and family stories and over 450 B&W photos, maps and illustrations, the largest collection of Overmyer family photographs ever assembled!

Not only will you learn about the fascinating details of our Overmyer Family and its German origins, but also how the Overmyers have been involved in important events in American history.  From the Revolution to the war in Iraq, our military veterans are honored in these pages.  You will see the immigrant Captain’s signature on the ship’s passenger list.  You will learn how the spelling of the surname changed over time among the various branches and how the families migrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and many other states.  You will meet many living descendants and learn what they are doing today.

Genealogists and family researchers will especially appreciate the 29 pages of notes and sources to aid them in further investigations in the family tree.  Plus, you will read about many of the modern-day researchers who are currently involved in the family genealogy.