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Oliver Root 1823–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Sep 1823

Birth Location: Washington, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 8 Feb 1890

Death Location: Broadwell, Athens County, Ohio, USA

Father: Jonathan Root

Mother: Candace Ingraham

Spouse(s): Almira Totman

Children(s): Esther Root

In 1823, Oliver Root entered the world in Washington, Ohio, United States, born to Jonathan W Root And Candace Ingraham. In 1870, Oliver Root resided in Rome, Athens, Ohio. In 1880, Oliver Root resided in Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States. Oliver Root married Almira Totman, and had children including Esther Ellen Root. Oliver Root passed away in 1890 in Broadwell, Athens County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Oliver Root entered the world in Washington, Ohio, United States, born to Jonathan W Root And Candace Ingraham.
  • In 1870, Oliver Root resided in Rome, Athens, Ohio.
  • In 1880, Oliver Root resided in Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States.
  • Oliver Root married Almira Totman, and had children including Esther Ellen Root.
  • Oliver Root passed away in 1890 in Broadwell, Athens County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oliver Root's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Root
1823–1890
Birth Place: Washington, Ohio, United States
Parents
Jonathan W Root
1790–1867
Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont, United States
Candace Ingraham
1796–1850
Geneseo, Livingston, New York, United States
Grandparents
Moses Root
1750–1829
Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Lavina Alexander
1762–1851
Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Root
1713–1800
Mary Alexander
1727–1796
Thomas Alexander
1727–1801
Azubah Wright
1736–1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oliver Root's Descendants

1.
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Oliver Root (27 Sep 1823–8 Feb 1890) m. Almira Totman (19 Aug 1824–16 May 1913)
  1. 1. Esther (Ellen) Root 1847–1922

Oliver Root's Timeline

6 Records

1823
27 Sep 1823
Birth of Oliver Root in Washington, Ohio, United States
Washington, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
Oliver Root resided here in Rome, Athens, Ohio
Rome, Athens, Ohio
1880
1880
Age 57
Oliver Root resided here in Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States
Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States
1890
8 Feb 1890
Age 67
Death of Oliver Root in Stewart, Athens, Ohio, United States
Stewart, Athens, Ohio, United States
1890
8 Feb 1890
Age 67
Death of Oliver Root in Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States
Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States
1890
8 Feb 1890
Age 67
Death of Oliver Root in Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States
Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1823
    Event Place: Washington, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio; Roll: T9_993; Family History Film: 1254993; Page: 177.1000; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 0198.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio; Roll: M593_1171; Page: 186; Image: 374.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio; Roll: M593_1171; Page: 186; Image: 374.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio; Roll: T9_993; Family History Film: 1254993; Page: 177.1000; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 0198.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Stewart, Athens, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Rome, Athens, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Broadwell, Athens County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Ohio, Find A Grave Index, 1787-2012

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