William Oliver1,2

#18826, (1842 - 1930)
FatherEdward Oliver1,2 (1809 - 1871)
MotherMaria Chamberlain1,2 (1817 - 1901)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of William Oliver and Eleathea Roblin

Life Events

BirthWilliam Oliver was born in 1842 in Cadleigh, Devon.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 3 Apr 1842 in Cadeleigh, Devon. He was noted to be the son of Edward, a labourier, & Maria Oliver of Catlake in Cadeleigh.3 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1851 Census of Cruwys Morchard, Devon with his parents. He was age 9 and born in Cadleigh.1 
ImmigrationHe immigrated to Canada in 1856.4 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1861 Census of Sidney Township, Hastings County, Ontario with his parents. He was 18 years old and born in England.5 
MarriageHe married Eleathea Roblin on 31 Dec 1866 in Hastings County, Ontario.
Details from register: William Oliver, age 24, residence Hungerford, born in England, parents Edward Oliver & Hannah Chamberlain;
Alicia Roblin, 21, residence Hungerford, born in Hungerford, parents Ivy Roblin & Sarah Vantassell;
The witnesses were Albert Roblin and --on Fisher and they were married by James Gardiner, minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church Church.2 
1871 CensusWm and Eletheor Olliver [sic] appeared on the 1871 Census of Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario. William was 28, born in England, and was a farmer. Eleathea was 24 and born in Ontario. With them was He?ny (male, age 2, born Ontario). The family was Methodist Episcopal and was enumerated next to William's married sister Eliza McMaster.6 
1881 CensusWilliam and Elethear [sic] appeared on the 1881 Census of Hungerford, Hastings County, Ontario. William was married, age 39, born in England, of English origin, Methodist, and a Labourer. Elethea was 35, married, born in Ontario, of Welsh origin, and Methodist. The children were Henney? (female, 12), Thomas (9), and Willace (6). Living there as well was Francis Burgis, age 21. They were enumerated next to Eleathea's parents.7 
1891 CensusWilliam and Aphia [sic] appeared on the 1891 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario. The Olliver family lived in a 2 story brick house with 8 rooms. William was 48, born in England, parents born in England, religion Methodist, and was a Farmer. Aphia was 44, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, and religion Methodist. Their children were Hennee? (21), Thomas (19), and Willis (16). There was also a 13-year old maid servant.8 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Eleathea died on 6 Nov 1898.9  
MarriageWilliam Oliver married Eunice Fralick on 21 Feb 1900 in Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario.
Information from registration: Wm age 57, residence Sidney Tp, born England, Widower, Farmer, son of Edward Oliver & Maria Chamberlain;
Eunice McColl, 46, residence Belleville, born Brighton Tp, Widow, daughter of Carlon Fralick & Adelad Fralick;
Witnesses were Wm Hill & Lula McMaster [William's nephew's wife] both of Havelock; bride & groom both Methodist, married by Jn Campbell.10 
1901 CensusWilliam and Eunice appeared on the 1901 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario. William was age 58, born March 5, 1843 in England, immigrated in 1845, of English origin, Methodist, a Farmer and employer. Eunice was 47, born Feb 17, 1854 in Ontario, English origin and Methodist. With them were Eunice's daughters from her first marriage: Bertha (21), Ethel (17), and Maggie (15) Oliver.11 
1911 CensusWilliam and Eunice appeared on the 1911 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, at Lot 5 Concession 6, enumerated 1 Jun 1911. William was age 70, born March 1841 in England, immigrated in 1856, English origin, Methodist, Farmer and employer, held $2000 of life insurance costing $58. Eunice was age 58, born Feb 1853 in Ontario, of American origin, Methodist and held $1000 of life insurance, costing $12. With them was their granddaughter Gladys (9) as well as Eunice's mother Adelia Fraleigh and one farm labourer. [Gladys' parents were deceased]4 
1921 CensusWilliam and Eunice appeared on the 1921 Census of Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario, at Hastings Road. They owned their 6 room brick home. William was 79, born in England, immigrated in 1847, naturalized in 1850 [sic - British subjects did not need to naturalize in Canada], and was a retired farmer. Eunice was 68, born in Ontario. They were Methodist.12 
DeathWilliam died on 16 Mar 1930 in Garry Street, Campbellford, Ontario.
Information from register: William Oliver, English, married, born England on March 5 [no year given], age 88 yr 11 days, Retired Farmer, resided at place of death 14 years, in Canada 74 years, parents born England [names not given], buried Belleville Ont on March 18, informant wife Mrs Wm Oliver of Campbellford.13 
Last Edited7 Sep 2015

Citations

  1. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1889 folio 415.
  2. Province of Ontario Marriage Registers: William Oliver & Alicia Roblin, 1866, film #1030057, Family History Library.
  3. Cadeleigh, Devon, Baptism Register, Image viewed at FindMyPast. William Oliver, 1842, #321.
  4. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (101), Seymour (25), page 3.
  5. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Hastings County, Sidney Township, Page 37.
  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, Hastings East (122), Hungerford (c-2), page 5.
  8. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (98), Seymour Township (i-2), page 18.
  9. Ontario Death Registration. Eleathea Oliver, #010600-98.
  10. Ontario Marriage Registration. Oliver/Fralick, #011602-00.
  11. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (95), Seymour (I-1), page 6.
  12. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland, SD 52, Page 1.
  13. Ontario Death Registration. William Oliver, #026587-30.
  14. Ontario Marriage Registration. Oliver/Warren, #006994-98.