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James Oliver 1805 – 1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1805

Birth Location: Holsworthy, Devon, England

Death Date: 1 April 1886

Death Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Father: John OLIVER

Mother: Grace Brayley

Spouse(s): Ruth Batten

Children(s): Mary Oliver

Early life: James Oliver arrived in Holsworthy, Devon, England in 1805, born to John OLIVER and Grace Brayley. Over time, James Oliver formed a family with Ruth Grace Batten, which included Mary Anne Oliver. James Oliver concluded life in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand in 1886.

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Parents

John OLIVER
1774 – 1852
Birth Location: Tetcott Devon ENGLAND
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Grace Brayley
1774 – 1821
Birth Location: Halwell By Holsworthy, Devon, England
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Batten
1800 – 1868
Birth Location: Holsworthy, Torridge District, Devon, England
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Children(s)

Mary Oliver
1826 – 1908
Birth Location: Devonshire, England
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 25 Jul 1805
    Event Place: Holsworthy, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1 April 1886
    Event Place: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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