Today (21 Aug 2009), I received a "Google Alert" that three copies are available. I have no financial interest in these.

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Kudos to Bobbi for a terrific job creating the reunion memory book..

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Hello!

My name is Don Gough (Goff).

My Overmyer line is John George Overmyer, Catherine Overmyer Parkison, Jacob Parkison, Mary Ann Parkison, Elias Clum Sr., David Bert Clum, Pearl Clum Gough, Curless Andrew Gough, Clarence M. Gough, James Lester Gough, Leon Eugene Gough....ME!

As you can see, it took me quite some time and a treacherous route to get here. =)

I look forward to being a part of what you folks have established here.

Don

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I come from John George Overmyer's side of the family. He fought in the Revolutionary War. I'm researching my family tree & wanted to know if anybody else comes from John's side?

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Thanks to Bruce Hansen, his entire family and the 2009 Overmyer Family Reunion Committee, the Overmyer Reunion was a resounding success!

From start to finish, this was an amazing weekend we will all remember for many years to come. Overmyers from all over the country gathered together to enjoy all manner of activities including a tour of historic sites, an ice cream social, splendid entertainment with singing and dancing, a moving and deeply spiritual Sunday memorial service at the Richland Center church, and several delicious meals, including an unforgettable hog roast meal in the barn at the Overmyer Family Hometead in Burr Oak! We all enjoyed one another's company, shared family stories and reveled in our proud heritage, remembering the lives of our ancestors who preceded us while renewing and celebrating the enduring relationships that continue to enrich our lives today.

Thank you, Bruce, for having the vision and wherewithal to bring us all together once again - after more than 100 years. We are all deeply appreciative of what you have accomplished.

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To Bruce and everyone associated with the planning and conducting this successful family reunion:

I know the huge amount of effort that went into your efforts, and I offer my congratulations on a job well done!

I regret that Leanne and I couldn't have spent more time with you all, but there will hopefully be other occasions. My Revolutionary War soldier uniform was certainly a conversation-starter, and I was happy to play a small part in making the reunion a memorable occasion for all. I would be most grateful if those of you who took digital pictures of me with members of your family would e-mail me a copy, and of course identify those in the pictures. My e-mail address is LaCornwell@aol.com.

In the meantime, I'm busy preparing applications for the Overmyer cousins who expressed interest in joining the Sons of the American Revolution. Anyone interested in learing more about the SAR can go to www.sar.org, or write me with your questions. I will be honored to sponsor you into the Society, and even help place you in a SAR chapter near you if you wish. Just write to me to get the process started.

Yours in Patriotic Service,

Cousin Larry P. Cornwell
Montgomery, AL

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Hello,

I just realized those of us teaching workshops will not be able to attend the others. I will make a packet of materials from mine for each of the presenters and would appreciate materials from others if you would be so kind. They are all such interesting topics.

Roberta Wunder

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It seems like just yesturday we were all at the church having fun with cousins while friends and family came to see grandpa and grandma... didn't realize that I look so much like her .... just not as short.....

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I spent a couple hours recently (I forgot to update date on camera) visiting the small village of Leiter's Ford, Indiana. I met the current owners of Dr. Benjamin Overmyer's home. When I asked them if I could take a picture of their home they readily agreed.They were very nice folks. Even though they were in the middle of a landscaping project they moved the tractor, SUV, and implements so I could have a nice photo. The stones in the porch posts, came from local farmers who traded these field stones for payment of medical services rendered by Dr. Overmyer.

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Mary, Thanks for adding the photo. I just received the same photo from Phil Overmyer of Argos, Indiana. I like how you have identified a few of the folks. The woman to the right of Donna is her mother-law (wife of Loyd). Loyd's father is on the backrow, forth from the right. I'll find the note I made of Loyd's folks names. By the way, cousin Phil has a huge collection of Overmyer photo's he is bringing to the reunion to invite folks to help him identify who the people are. One of reunion service projects. It's exciting to see cousins sharing in this historical opportunity!

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