Robert Oliver1

#16594, (1803 - 1875)
FatherJohn Oliver1 (1759 - )
MotherMary Read1 (s 1770 - )
RelationshipGrandson of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Life Events

BaptismRobert Oliver was baptized on 31 Mar 1803 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon.1 
(.) Note.Nothing has been found about John and Mary or any of their children after 1803. Did they move? Emigrate? The following census records might be for this Robert.... 
1851 CensusHe appeared on the 1851 Census of Rose Ash, Devon, at Ditchet. He was an ag lab, age 45, unmarried, and born in Poughill. Another ag lab there was William Vicary (34, Meshaw).2 
1861 CensusHe appeared on the 1861 Census of Rose Ash, Devon, at Ditchett Private House. Was a general servant, age 57, unmarried, and born in Powey Hill [Poughill?].3 
1871 CensusHe appeared on the 1871 Census of Crediton, Devon, at Beer Farm, Uton. He was 66, unmarried, an indoor farm labourer, and born in Cheriton Fitzpaine.4 
DeathRobert died in 1875.5
 
BurialHe was buried on 29 Jun 1875 in Crediton, Devon. He was noted to be 69 years old, abode Crediton.5 
Last Edited11 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, 1610-1835 (Family History Library, 0916835).
  2. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1891 folio 132.
  3. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1484 folio 56.
  4. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2162 folio 43.
  5. Crediton, Devon, Burial Register, Image viewed at FindMyPast. Robert Oliver, 1875, 184.