William Oliver1
#16608, (1756 - 1780)
| Father | William Oliver1 (s 1730 - c 1797) |
| Mother | Ann Wilson2 (s 1730 - 1766) |
| Relationship | Son of William Oliver |
| Charts | William Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart |
Children of William Oliver and Susanna Wellington |
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Life Events | |
| Baptism | William Oliver was baptized on 31 Mar 1756 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon. This portion of the parish register did not record mother's names; he was the son of William Oliver.1 |
| Marriage | He married Susanna Wellington on 3 Dec 1777 in Stockleigh English, Devon. The register noted that William was of Cheriton Fitzpaine. The witnesses were James Wellington and William Davey. [William Davey witnessed almost all the marriages]3 |
| Will | William Oliver wrote a will dated 23 May 1780. William Oliver of Stockley English, yeoman Whereas I am possessed of a leasehold estate called Town Living in parish of Kennerly now in the possession of Thomas Browne for remainder of term of 99 years determinable on death of Robert Bragg, I bequeath to William Oliver my father of Cheriton Fitzpaine, butcher and John Oliver my brother of said parish, the estate of Town Living, to the use of Susannah Oliver my wife William Oliver and John Oliver my sons. Residue to Susanna my wife and Wm and John my sons. The shares of my children to remain during their minorities in hands of my father and brother who are to be rulers and executors in trust. Signature and seal Witnesses: John Wotton, Wm Manley.4 |
| Burial. | He was buried on 29 Jun 1780 in Cheriton Fitzpaine. Recorded as "William junior."1 |
| Probate | His estate was proved on 3 May 1781 in Archdeaconry Court of Exeter by William and John Oliver, executors in trust.4 |
| Last Edited | 10 Jun 2014 |
Citations
- Microfilm of the Parish Register of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, 1610-1835 (Family History Library, 0916835).
- Comment: only the father's name is written in the baptism register.
- Transcript of the Parish Register of Stockleigh English, Devon, 1606-1837 (Family History Library, film #0,917,532), William Oliver & Susanna Wellington, 1777.
- Will and Administration of William Oliver of Stockley English, 23 May 1780, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Exeter, 3 May 1781. Information from Typescript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800, which were taken from the abstract manuscripts made by Olive M Moger at the Exeter Probate Registry, prior to the destruction of the originals during the war. FHL film #0916875.