Richard Oliver1

#18827, (1844 - 1932)
FatherEdward Oliver1 (1809 - 1871)
MotherMaria Chamberlain1 (1817 - 1901)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Richard Oliver and Mary Ann Parker

Life Events

BirthRichard Oliver was born on 5 Oct 1844 in Thelbridge, Devon.1,2
 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusRichd appeared on the 1851 Census of Cruwys Morchard, Devon with his parents. He was age 6 and born in Thelbridge.1 
ImmigrationHe immigrated to Canada in 1856.2 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusRichard appeared on the 1861 Census of Sidney Township, Hastings County, Ontario with his parents. He was 16 years old and born in England.3 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusRichard appeared on the 1871 Census of Huntingdon, Hastings County, Ontario with his parents. He was 23, born in England, religion Methodist Episcopal, and he was a farmer.4 
MarriageHe married Mary Ann Parker on 6 Jan 1872 in Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario.
Information from the marriage register: Richard Olliver [sic], 25, residence Hungerford, birthplace England, bachelor, farmer, parents Edward & Maria Olliver;
Mary Ann Barker [sic], 26, single, residence Hungerford, birthplace Canada, parents Jas & Jane? Barker;
They were both Methodist, married by N D Peters, and the witnesses were Thomas Booth and Sarah Booth, both of Hungerford.5 
1881 CensusRichard and Mary Oliver appeared on the 1881 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario. Richard was 35, born in England, and a farmer. Mary was 35 and born in Ontario. They were married and their religion was Episcopal Methodist. Their children, all born in Ontario, were Fraser (8), Frank (7), Fletcher (4), and Harry [sic] (2.)6 
1891 Census This family has not yet been found in the 1891 census. 
1901 CensusRichard and Maryann appeared on the 1901 Census of Dufferin, Manitoba. Richard was 56, born 5 Oct 1844 in rural England, immigrated in 1856, of English origin, Methodist, Farmer and employer. Maryann was 55, born 10 Jan 1845 in Ontario, Irish origin and her religion was Church of England. Their children were William (26, with wife & 2 children), Frank (25), Fletcher (23), Parker (17), and Emma (15).
The family lived in a 4 room wood house on 640 acres with 2 barns or other outbuildings.2 
Land Record In 1905, Richard Oliver received a Western Land Grant in Alberta, signifying that he had improved the land and now held the title. His 160 acres was the SW part of Section 6 Township 32 Range 2 W5. His sons Fraser, Frank, Fletcher, and Parker also got land grants.7 
1906 CensusRichard and Mary A Oliver appeared on the 1906 Census of Alberta, at Section 6 Township 32 Range 2 W5, enumerated 24 Jun 1906. They were living in the same section as their son Frazer and his family. Their post office address was Didsbury. Richard's livestock included 40 horses, 6 milk cows, 25 other cattle, and 12 hogs.
Richard was 62, born in England, and immigrated in 1856. Mary was 62 and born in Ontario. Their only child at home was Emma, age 20.8 
1911 CensusRichard and Maria Oliver appeared on the 1911 Census of Didsbury, Alberta. Richard was 66, born October 1844 in England, and was a retired farmer living on income. Maria was 66, born January 1845 in Ontario, Irish origin. They were Methodist.9 
1916 CensusRichard appeared on the 1916 Census of Didsbury, Alberta. He was a lodger living with a dentist and his sister. Richard was a widower, age 68, born in Ontario, Methodist, Irish origin, and was a farmer living from income. [It seems likely that errors in the information are due to the fact that the landlords answered the questions]10 
1921 CensusRichard and Sarah Oliver appeared on the 1921 Census of Lacknerville, Didsbury, Alberta. He owned a 6 room wood house. Richard was 76, born in England, immigrated in 1866 [date hard to read], and lived off income. Sarah was 61, born in Ontario, parents born in England. They were Methodist.11 
DeathRichard died in 1932.12
 
Note.
Richard Oliver - By Ed Oliver

My grandfather, Richard Oliver, and family came from Roland, Manitoba in 1898 travelling by boxcar with their belongings. There were five children, Kyle, Frank, Fraser, Parker and Emma. He homesteaded on SW 6-32-2-5 which is west of the Sprinside School.
In 1912, I, Ed Oliver, came from Saskatchewan to live with my grandparents. Granddad always kept a nice bunch of horses. One little grey mare I was breaking would buck but my grandfather wouldn't believe me when I told him. One day when he thought no one was looking he tried to ride her and got piled.
They used to go to church when it was held at the Carver farmhouse and at Westerdale.
After Grandma passed away there were several housekeepers, one who chased Grandad around the house outside with a frying pan.
He sold the stock and moved to Didsbury for awhile. After a seige of town living he went back to the farm. He again moved into Didsbury after being on the farm another few years. He moved into a small house east of the railway tracks. In 1925 he moved to Calgary and in 1932 he passed away at the age of 90 years.
Mr. Oliver's daughter, Emma, married William Galloway and passed away in 1909 at 24 years of age.12
 
Last Edited10 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1889 folio 415.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Lisgar (7), Dufferin (b-13), page 3.
  3. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Hastings County, Sidney Township, Page 37.
  4. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings North, Huntingdon, Page 42.
  5. Ontario Marriage Registration. Richard Olliver & Mary Ann Barker, 1872, no registration number.
  6. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (123), Seymour (g-1), page 17.
  7. Index to Dominion Land Grants, Western Canada, 1870-1930, compiled by Library and Archives Canada. Richard Oliver, Vol 210 Folio 378.
  8. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Calgary, Sub-district 22, Page 48.
  9. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Red Deer, SD 120, Page 27.
  10. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Calgary West, SD 9, Page 11.
  11. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Calgary West, SD 11, Page 16.
  12. Kinette Club of Didsbury (Alta.). History Book Committee. Echoes of an Era: history of Didsbury and district, Didsbury Booster, Didsbury, Alberta(1969). Digital copy online at Our Roots / Nos Racines, www.ourroots.ca, page 143.
  13. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Mary Ann Oliver, #020709-79.
  14. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. Emma Olvier, #024010-85.