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Benjamin Oliver 1803–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 March 1803

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 5 June 1881

Death Location: Calypso, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Francis Oliver

Mother: Sarah Barrow

Spouse(s): Ann Dickson

Children(s): James Sr, John Oliver, Joseph Oliver, Margaret Oliver, Elizabeth Oliver

In 1803, Benjamin Oliver entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Francis Oliver And Sarah Barrow. In 1850, Benjamin Oliver resided in North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Oliver resided in North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA. Benjamin Oliver married Ann Jane Dickson, and had children including Elizabeth D Oliver, James Francis Oliver Sr, John R Oliver, Joseph Benjamin Oliver, Margaret A Oliver. Benjamin Oliver passed away in 1881 in Calypso, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1803, Benjamin Oliver entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Francis Oliver And Sarah Barrow.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Oliver resided in North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Oliver resided in North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin Oliver married Ann Jane Dickson, and had children including Elizabeth D Oliver, James Francis Oliver Sr, John R Oliver, Joseph Benjamin Oliver, Margaret A Oliver.
  • Benjamin Oliver passed away in 1881 in Calypso, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Oliver
1745–1807
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina
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Sarah Barrow
1752–1837
Birth Location: Duplin, Province of North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Ann Dickson
1798–1883
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

James Sr
1832–1905
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
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John Oliver
1837–1883
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joseph Oliver
1841–1915
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Margaret Oliver
1834–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elizabeth Oliver
1829–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Benjamin Oliver's Ancestors

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Benjamin Oliver
1803–1881
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Francis Oliver
1745–1807
Duplin County, North Carolina
Sarah Barrow
1752–1837
Duplin, Province of North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Oliver's Descendants

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Benjamin Oliver (15 March 1803–5 June 1881) m. Ann (Jane) Dickson (8 Nov 1798–30 December 1883)
  1. 1. James (Francis Oliver) Sr 1832–1905
  2. 2. John (R) Oliver 1837–1883
  3. 3. Joseph (Benjamin) Oliver 1841–1915 m. Margaret (Lois) Pope 1848– m. Elizabeth Nunn 1848–
    1. 1. Benjamin (P) Oliver 1867–1939 m. Alfredda Saunders 1882–
      1. 1. Edna Oliver 1910–
      2. 2. Flora Oliver 1913–2005 m. Frederick (Daniel) Cothran 1918–2017
        1. 1. Ann (Elizabeth) Cothran 1949–1988
      3. 3. Joseph Oliver 1915–
      4. 4. Annie (J) Oliver 1917–
      5. 5. Fredrick Oliver 1920–
      6. 6. Eva (M) Oliver 1923–
      7. 7. Sidney (W) Oliver 1925–
    2. 2. Daniel Oliver 1868–
    3. 3. Frank (R) Oliver 1870–1940 m. Eva (Ann) Bryan 1883–1964
      1. 1. Margaret Oliver 1902–1990
      2. 2. Lewis (B) Oliver 1905–
      3. 3. Joseph (B) Oliver 1907–
      4. 4. Frank (Robert Oliver) Jr 1914–1945 m. Dorothy (Amelia) Sessions 1915–2007 m. Ruth Ready 1916–1987
      5. 5. James (C) Oliver 1918–
    4. 4. Samuel (L) Oliver 1888–
    5. 5. Albert (H.) Oliver 1875–
    6. 6. Lois Oliver 1880–
    7. 7. James (N.) Oliver 1886–
    8. 8. David (D) Oliver 1888–
    9. 9. Eddie (S) Oliver 1871–
    10. 10. A. (J.) Oliver 1873–
    11. 11. Elizabeth (D) Oliver 1877–
    12. 12. M (Lois) Oliver 1879–
    13. 13. John (R) Oliver 1890–
  4. 4. Margaret (A) Oliver 1834–
  5. 5. Elizabeth (D.) Oliver 1829– m. Daniel Kornegay 1827–
    1. 1. Frank (B) Kornegay 1852–
    2. 2. Gideon (R) Kornegay 1856–
    3. 3. James (A) Kornegay 1858–
    4. 4. Isham (F) Kornegay 1863–
    5. 5. Susan (D) Kornegay 1868–
    6. 6. Sarah (O) Kornegay 1851–
    7. 7. A (D) Kornegay 1859–

Benjamin Oliver's Timeline

6 Records

1803
15 March 1803
Birth of Benjamin Oliver in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 47
Benjamin Oliver resided here in North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 57
Benjamin Oliver resided here in North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 67
Benjamin Oliver resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1881
5 June 1881
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Oliver in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1881
20 Sep 1881
Age 78
Benjamin Oliver - Probate in Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Duplin, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 March 1803
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1135; Page: 399B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: North Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 140; Family History
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: North Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 629; Page: 11a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: North Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 629; Page: 11a
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: North Division, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: North Division, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 140; Family History

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1135; Page: 399B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Duplin County); Probate Place: Duplin, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 June 1881
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Duplin County); Probate Place: Duplin, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Calypso, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1881
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Duplin County); Probate Place: Duplin, North Carolina
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