Eliza Oliver1

#19477, (1839 - 1912)
FatherEdward Oliver2,3 (1809 - 1871)
MotherMaria Chamberlain2,3 (1817 - 1901)
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Eliza Oliver and John Ransom McMaster

Life Events

BaptismEliza Oliver was baptized on 5 May 1839 in Stoke Canon, Devon. Sarah was noted to be the daughter of Edward, a labourer, and Maria of Stoke Canon.4 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusShe appeared on the 1841 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon in the household of her parents. Eliza was age 2 and born in the county.2 
(Other) 1851 CensusShe appeared on the 1851 Census of Thorverton, Devon, in the household of William and Ann Pasmore. Eliza was a Visitor, age 11, a Scholar, and was born in Stoke, Devon. [She was Ann's niece]1 
ImmigrationEliza Oliver immigrated to Canada in 1857. Her brothers and parents also emigrated.5 
MarriageShe married John Ransom McMaster on 29 Dec 1864 in Hastings County, Ontario.
Details from register: John McMaster, age 24, residence Sidney, born in Sidney, parents Jacob & Catherine McMaster;
Eliza Oliver, 24, residence Sidney, born in Devonshire, England, parents Edwd & Maria Oliver;
The witness was Mary Loyd of Sidney and they were married by John Black, minister of Wesleyan Methodist Church.3 
1871 CensusJohn and Eliza McMaster appeared on the 1871 Census of Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario. John was 29, born in Ontario, of Irish origin, and was a farmer. Eliza was 30 and born in England. With them was Arthur (5, born Ontario). The family was Wesleyan Methodist and was enumerated next to Eliza's brother Wm Oliver.6 
1881 CensusJohn and Eliza appeared on the 1881 Census of Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 4 Apr 1881. John was married, age 38, born in Ontario, of Irish origin, Methodist, and a Carpenter. Eliza was married, age 39, born in England, of English origin, and Methodist. With them were their sons Arthur (15) and Franklin (8) as well as Addie McMaster (12, no relationship noted.)7 
1891 CensusJohn and Eliza appeared on the 1891 Census of Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario. The McMaster family lived in a two story brick house with 10 rooms. They could all read and write. John was 48, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Methodist, and he was employed as a Carpenter. Eliza was 50, born in England, parents born in England, and Methodist. In their household was son Franklin (18), lodger Adelaide McMaster (20, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario), and Eliza's mother Mary Oliver (lodger, 70, widow, born in England, Methodist.)8 
1901 CensusJohn and Eliza appeared on the 1901 Census of Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, at Lot 14 Garry Street, enumerated 8 Apr 1901. John was 58, born 28 Sep 1842 in rural Ontario, of Irish origin, Methodist, and was a Carpenter working on his own account. Eliza was 59, born 27 Apr 1841 in England, and immigrated in 1857. Eliza's mother Maria Oliver was in the household, as well as one house servant.
They lived in a brick house with 8 rooms on a 3 acre lot with one outbuilding such as a barn or stable.5 
DeathEliza died on 10 Mar 1912 in Havelock, Peterborough County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Eliza McMaster, female, white, age 72, birthplace not recorded, married, father Thos Edward Oliver born England, mother Maria Chamberlain born England, informant F C McMaster of Havelock, registered 11 March 1912.9 
Last Edited8 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1888 folio 48.
  2. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/225 Book 2 Folio 5.
  3. Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: John McMaster & Eliza Oliver, 1864, film #1030057, Family History Library.
  4. Parish Register lookup by Online Parish Clerk.
  5. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (95), Campbellford Village (c-3), page 7.
  6. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Hastings North, Hungerford Township, Page 17.
  7. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (123), Campbellford (h), page 1.
  8. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (98), Campbellford Village No 1, page 25.
  9. Ontario Death Registration. Eliza McMaster, #025943-12.
  10. Webpage Weslayan Methodist Baptismal Register transcriptions (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wjmartin/…), Franklin McMasters, Hastings County, Vol 3, Page 226.
  11. Ontario Marriage Registration. McMaster/Campney, #010423-96.