Overton James | |
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| Itoahtubbi | |
| Governor of the Chickasaw Nation | |
| In office 1963–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Maytubby |
| Succeeded by | Bill Anoatubby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1925 Bromide, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 2015 (aged 90) Ada, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Education | Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA) |
Overton James (July 21, 1925 – September 16, 2015) 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.