Miriam Overman

Brief Life History of Miriam

When Miriam Overman was born on 1 June 1764, in Perquimans, North Carolina, British Colonial America, her father, John Overman Sr, was 30 and her mother, Hannah Scott, was 29. She married John Hollowell on 21 January 1786, in Wayne, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 3 daughters. She died in April 1807, in Wayne, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 42.

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Family Time Line

John Hollowell
1766–1855
Miriam Overman
1764–1807
Marriage: 21 January 1786
Henry Hollowell
1787–1853
Eliza Hollowell
1805–
Jesse Peele Hollowell
1790–1843
Mary Hollowell
1792–1855
Sarah Hollowell
1794–1834
Jonathan Hollowell
1796–1880
Eli Hollowell
1798–1801
Aaron Hollowell
1801–1801
John Hollowell
1803–1844

Sources (6)

  • U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  • Miriam Overman Hollowell, "Find A Grave Index"
  • U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

World Events (8)

1767 · Tryon Palace

Built on August 26, 1767, the Tryon Palace became the capitol building for North Carolina. The building was named after William Tryon a British officer and colonial official.

1774 · Edenton Tea Party

On October 25, 1774, the Edenton Tea Party took place. It was the first organized women's protest. They put their cups down and refused to buy any tea.

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

Name Meaning

Dutch: status name from Middle Dutch overman ‘judge, arbitrator, go-between’.

Americanized form of German Overmann .

English (East Anglia): occupational name from Middle English overman ‘leader, ruler; supervisor, overseer’, perhaps also ‘judge, arbitrator’ (compare 1 above).

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

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