John Oliver1

#16586, (1810 - 1886)
FatherJohn Oliver1 (1779 - 1852)
MotherSusanna Lake1 (c 1778 - 1835)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of John Oliver and Jane (-?-)

Children of John Oliver and Eliza Ellen Reeves

Life Events

BaptismJohn Oliver was baptized on 31 Dec 1810 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon. The parish register noted that he was the son of John and Susanna Oliver.1 
1841 CensusHe appeared on the 1841 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, at Sanders. He was 30, a butcher, and born in the county. With him were his father (60, independent), his siblings Edward (15) and Mary Ann (15), and a 10 year old apprentice, Samuel Snell. Note that the 1841 census recorded ages rounded down to the nearest 5 years, did not record relationships, and only indicated whether or not the person was born in the county.2 
MarriageHe married Jane (-?-).3,4
 
1851 CensusJohn appeared on the 1851 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, at Sanders. He was a widower, age 39, farmer of 34 acres who employed 1 labourer, and was born in Cheriton Fitzpaine. With him were his daughters Mary J (7) and Rhoda (5), and his unmarried sister Mary A (30, housekeeper.)5 
MarriageHe married Eliza Ellen Reeves on 10 Feb 1858 in St David Exeter, Devon.
Details from the register: John Oliver, age 42, widower, yeoman, residence Exe West, father John Oliver, yeoman;
Eliza Ellen Reeves, 32, widow, Exe West, father William N--al Hole, tanner;
They were married in the parish church after banns and the witnesses were Chichester Hole and Mary Ann Oliver [John's sister].6 
1861 CensusJohn and Eliza H Oliver appeared on the 1861 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, at Sanders. John was 50, a farmer of 34 acres employing 1 laborer and 1 boy, and was born in Cheriton Fitzpaine. Eliza was 33 and born in Ottery St Mary. Their children were Mary J (17), Rhoda (15), and Ellen L (1 month.)7 
1871 CensusJohn and Eliza Ellen Oliver appeared on the 1871 Census of Tiverton, Devon, at The Rose & Crown. John was 60, an inn keeper, and born in Cheriton Fitz. Eliza Ellen was 45 and born in Ottery St Mary. Their children were Ellen (10) and John E H (7). They also had a boarder (Mary Butt, 10.)8 
1881 CensusJohn and Eliza appeared on the 1881 Census of Tiverton, Devon, at Rose & Crown. John was 70, a licensed victualler, and born in Cheriton Fitzpaine. Eliza was 53 and born in Ottery St Mary. With them was their son John (17, butcher.)9 
DeathJohn died in 1886.10
 
Last Edited11 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, 1610-1835 (Family History Library, 0916835).
  2. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/209 Book 3 Folio 5.
  3. Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, Baptism Register, Image viewed at FindMyPast. Rhoda Oliver, 1845.
  4. Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, Baptism Register, Image viewed at FindMyPast. Mary Jane Oliver, 1843.
  5. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1887 folio 443.
  6. St David Exeter, Devon, Marriage Register, Image viewed at FindMyPast. John Oliver & Eliza Ellen Reeves, 1858, #179.
  7. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1474 folio 41.
  8. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2172 folio 54.
  9. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2236 folio 57.
  10. FreeBMD. John Oliver, age 75, Mar Q 1886, Tiverton RD.