One Immigrant's Legacy: The Overmyer Family in America 1751-2009
by Laurence Overmire
American history unfolds through the stories and photographs of one immigrant and his many descendants.
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Book Specifications: Hardcover, navy blue with gold foil stamping / 8½" x 11½" / 350 annotated pages / color family coat-of-arms / over 1000 biographies and family stories / over 450 B&W photos, maps and illustrations / ISBN 978-0-9795398-2-4 Publisher's Price: now $84.99 with free domestic shipping
Autographed Copies: Add $5.00 for each author-autographed copy "Laurence's contribution to preserving our Overmyer history and heritage will be lasting. Anyone searching to discover what it means to be an Overmyer in America, will surely find the answers in his groundbreaking work. It's been over a hundred years since a written history of this depth has been undertaken. Only a historian with a poet's passion would take on such an imposing project. We're confident that most will agree with us that One Immigrant's Legacy is magnificent. New generations of Overmyers will become acquainted with a vibrant American tradition, thus becoming heirs to a legacy for a bright future."
— Bruce S. Hansen, chairman and organizer of the 2009 National Overmyer Family Reunion in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana |
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.
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.
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