Isaac Newton Overman

11 September 1838–9 December 1863 (Age 25)
Washington, Indiana, United States

The Life of Isaac Newton

When Isaac Newton Overman was born on 11 September 1838, in Washington, Indiana, United States, his father, John Overman, was 20 and his mother, Anna Mary Macy, was 18. He lived in Washington Township, Washington, Indiana, United States for about 10 years. He died on 9 December 1863, in Cumberland, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 25.

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Family Time Line

John Overman
1817–1875
Anna Mary Macy
1819–1901
Isaac Newton Overman
1838–1863
Unknown Overman (twin)
1840–1840
William Overman M.D.
1840–1916
Elizabeth Overman
1843–1915
Charles Overman
1845–1860
Oliver Overman
1847–1934
Albert Overman
1850–1896
Amanda E Overman
1854–1916
Alva Overman
1857–1861

Parents and Siblings

siblings

(9)

    Isaac Newton Overman

    Male1838–1863Male

    Unknown Overman (twin)

    Female1840–1840Female

    William Overman M.D.

    Male1840–1916Male

    Elizabeth Overman

    Female1843–1915Female

    Charles Overman

    Male1845–1860Male

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World Events (6)

1841 · Indiana Nears Bankruptcy

Age 3

The State of Indiana was near bankruptcy in 1841 due to the inability to repay interest incurred for the Massive Internal Improvement Act. The state liquidated much of its public works. Many of the projects were handed over to the state’s creditors as a way to reduce debt. Only two of the eight proposed infrastructure projects were completed by the creditors.
1846

Age 8

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1850 · 8th Most Populated State

Age 12

According to the 1850 census Kentucky was the 8th most populated state with 982,405 people.

Name Meaning

1 Dutch: status name from Middle Dutch overman ‘judge’, ‘arbitrator’, ‘go-between’.2 Respelling of German Overmann .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Sources (3)

  • Isaac N Overman in household of John Overman, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Isaac M Overman in household of John Overman, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Isaac V Overman, "Indiana, Church Records, 1743-1966"

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