Gender: Male
Overton James was an educator and Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. After graduating from college, he taught school in Oklahoma. He was first appointed Governor in 1963 and served until 1971. He was then elected to that position and served until his last term ended in 1987. In 1985, he was alleged to have accepted illegal kickbacks for construction contracts within the Chickasaw Nation. He was indicted, pleaded guilty, and sentenced to a short prison term.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 14, 2024
On the name Overton James, Overton means Town High on a Hill, Upper Town. James means Supplanter, Jimmy, Variant of Jacob, Holds the Heel, He who Supplants, A Cheerful, Great, Lovable.
The name Overton James is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Overton is found in South Africa, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 2 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Overton is recorded 54 times globally, ranking it as the 313,578th most common name worldwide.
Overton is most prevalent in South Africa, with 32 occurrences, making it the 26,148th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Overton is found among 1 in every 73278 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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Overton James was an educator and Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. After graduating from college, he taught school in Oklahoma. He was first appointed Governor in 1963 and served until 1971. He was then elected to that position and served until his last term ended in 1987. In 1985, he was alleged to have accepted illegal kickbacks for construction contracts within the Chickasaw Nation. He was indicted, pleaded guilty, and sentenced to a short prison term.
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