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Joe Barnett Oliver 1896 – 1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 7 Apr 1975

Death Location: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA

Father: James Oliver

Mother: Flavelia Lamb

Spouse(s): Thelma Forsyth

Children(s): Maxine Oliver, Billy Oliver, Bobby Oliver

In 1896, Joe Barnett Oliver entered the world in Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA, born to James B Oliver and Flavelia Victoria Lamb. In 1900, Joe Barnett Oliver resided in Justice Precinct 2, Clay, Texas, USA. In 1920, Joe Barnett Oliver resided in McPherson, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA. Joe Barnett Oliver married Thelma B. Forsyth, and had children including Maxine Lajoye Oliver, Billy J Oliver, Bobby G Oliver. Joe Barnett Oliver passed away in 1975 in Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Joe Barnett Oliver entered the world in Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA, born to James B Oliver and Flavelia Victoria Lamb.
  • In 1900, Joe Barnett Oliver resided in Justice Precinct 2, Clay, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Joe Barnett Oliver resided in McPherson, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Joe Barnett Oliver married Thelma B. Forsyth, and had children including Maxine Lajoye Oliver, Billy J Oliver, Bobby G Oliver.
  • Joe Barnett Oliver passed away in 1975 in Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Oliver
1846 – 1896
Birth Location: Drew County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Flavelia Lamb
1853 – 1923
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Thelma Forsyth
1907 – 1990
Birth Location: Oklahoma
TF

Children(s)

Maxine Oliver
1925 – 2003
Birth Location: Tahoka Lynn, Texas
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Billy Oliver
1928 – 2011
Birth Location: Texas
BO
Bobby Oliver
1931 – 1951
Birth Location: Texas
BO

Joe Oliver's Ancestors

Self
Joe Oliver
1896 – 1975
Birth Place: Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Parents
James B Oliver
1846 – 1896
Drew County, Arkansas, United States of America
Flavelia (Victoria) Lamb
1853 – 1923
Alabama
Grandparents
William (M) Oliver
1817 – 1885
South Carolina, United States of America
Martha Rodgers
1817 – 1891
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
James Rodgers
1783 – 1858
Mary Thrasher
1790 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Rodgers
1750 – 1828
Martha Houston
Isaac Thrasher
1755 – 1815
Ruth Barton
1760 – 1840

Joe Oliver's Descendants

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Joe (Barnett) Oliver (28 Mar 1896 – 7 Apr 1975) m. Thelma (B.) Forsyth (abt 1907 – 1990)
  1. 1. Maxine (Lajoye) Oliver (1 Dec 1925 – 16 May 2003) m. J (B) Cromwell (abt 1927 – 23 May 2005) m. Lewis (Austin) Back (1908 – )
    1. 1. Paula Back m. Hawley
  2. 2. Billy (J) Oliver (abt 1928 – 18 February 2011)
  3. 3. Bobby (G) Oliver (abt 1931 – 30 August 1951)

Joe Oliver's Timeline

7 Records

1896
28 Mar 1896
Birth of Joe Barnett Oliver in Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Joe Barnett Oliver resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Clay, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Clay, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Joe Barnett Oliver resided here in McPherson, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
McPherson, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Joe Barnett Oliver resided here in Precinct 1, Lynn, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Lynn, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Joe Barnett Oliver resided here in Tahoka, Lynn, Texas
Tahoka, Lynn, Texas
1940
1940
Age 44
Joe Barnett Oliver resided here in Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA
Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA
1975
7 Apr 1975
Age 79
Death of Joe Barnett Oliver in Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA
Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04098; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 153-1
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McPherson, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 255
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Lynn, Texas; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342105
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Clay, Texas; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241619
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Clay, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Clay, Texas; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241619

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McPherson, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McPherson, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 255

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Lynn, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Lynn, Texas; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342105

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04098; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 153-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04098; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 153-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1975
    Event Place: Tahoka, Lynn, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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