Life Events
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| Baptism | William Oliver was baptized on 14 Aug 1797 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon.1 |
| (Witness) Marriage | A William Oliver witnessed the marriage of William Pasmore and (this William Oliver's sister) Ann Oliver on 1 Dec 1825 in Cheriton Fitzpaine.1 |
| (Heir) Will | William Oliver was named an heir in the will of his father Richard Oliver dated 2 Oct 1831. William and his brother Edward were bequeathed two dwelling houses now building in the Village of Cheriton Fitzpaine on the north side of Richard's present house, including the timber lying in the orchard to complete the building, all in his estate called Pynes. They were also to receive £20 each out of the surplus of Pynes when sold. Edward was to have first choice of the houses being built.
William was also willed the dairy and chamber over it situated on the left hand side of the passage leading in from the village together with part of the garden on the eastern side of the wall south from the gate leading in from the same, after the death his mother Sarah. If William died without issue before his mother, then it was to be split among all his siblings as tenants in common. [William did die before his mother]2 |
| Death | William died on 29 Apr 1841.3
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| Research Note | Unfortunately, the first census was taken about six weeks after William died or we might have learned more about him. |