John Oliver1

#2382, (1804 - 1874)
FatherRichard Oliver1 (1766 - 1831)
MotherSarah Mogridge2,1 (1770 - 1851)
RelationshipGrandson of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Life Events

BaptismJohn Oliver was baptized on 8 Jul 1804 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon.1 
(Heir) WillHe was named an heir in the will of his father Richard Oliver dated 2 Oct 1831. To son John and daughter Mary his dwelling house and premises called Ring of Bells in Cheriton Fitzpaine and now in their possession, during Richard’s present holding. Also to John and Mary any goods or chattels of his that they have at his decease.3 
1841 CensusJohn Oliver appeared on the 1841 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, in the Village. John was 30, a Butcher, and was born in the county. With him were [his mother] Sarah (70), [his sister] Mary, as well as one male servant. [Note that the 1841 census records ages rounded down to the nearest 5 years, does not record relationships, and only indicates whether or not the person was born in the county.]4 
(Executor & Heir) WillHe was named executor and an heir in the will of his mother Sarah Oliver dated 17 Jan 1844. John was noted to be a butcher and a tenant in his mother's property called Codcloses. After cash legacies to his siblings, John was to receive Codcloses and the residue of the estate. [The eldest son in the family, William, died in 1841 and the next eldest, Richard, no longer lived at home]5 
1851 CensusJohn Oliver appeared on the 1851 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, at Cad Clothes Cottage, Tower Hill, enumerated 30 Mar 1851. John was 46, unmarried, a Farmer of 11 acres, and was born in Cheriton Fitzpaine. His mother Sarah and unmarried sisters Mary and Sally were living with him.2 
(Admon) ProbateJohn Oliver was granted administration of Sarah Oliver's estate on 30 January 1852 in Archdeaconry Court of Exeter.5 
1861 CensusJohn Oliver and Mary Oliver appeared on the 1861 Census of Dawlish, Devon, at Park Hill. John was 56, unmarried, and a Farmer. His sister Mary was 59 and unmarried. They were both born in Cheriton Fitzpaine.6 
1871 CensusJohn Oliver appeared on the 1871 Census of Dawlish, Devon, at Strand Hill, No 1. John was 66, unmarried, farmed 2 acres and was born in Cheriton Fitz Payne. With him was Agnes Litton, a nurse.7 
DeathJohn died in 1874.8
 
Last Edited7 Apr 2011

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, 1610-1835 (Family History Library, 0916835).
  2. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1887 folio 432.
  3. Will and Administration of Richard Oliver of Cheriton Fitzpaine, 2 October 1831, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Exeter, 14 May1832 (Family History Library, film #1278965).
  4. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/209 Book 1 Folio 3.
  5. Will and Administration of Sarah Oliver of Cheriton Fitzpaine, 17 January 1844, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Exeter, 5 February 1852 (Family History Library, film #1278965).
  6. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1401 folio 32.
  7. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2072 folio 55.
  8. FreeBMD. John Oliver, age 70, Jun Q 1874, Newton Abbot RD [which includes Dawlish].