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Samuel Oliver 1725–1781 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1725

Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1781

Death Location: Captured Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, Later died in prison

Father: Lt. Oliver

Mother: Susannah Durham

Spouse(s): Charity Cain, Elizabeth ?

Children(s): James Oliver, Joseph Oliver, Mary Oliver, John Oliver

The story of Samuel Oliver began in 1725 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States. Samuel Oliver married Charity Cain, Elizabeth Stigleham, and had children including James C Oliver, John Oliver, Joseph Oliver, Mary Oliver. Samuel Oliver passed away in 1781 in Captured Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, Later died in prison.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Oliver began in 1725 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.
  • Samuel Oliver married Charity Cain, Elizabeth Stigleham, and had children including James C Oliver, John Oliver, Joseph Oliver, Mary Oliver.
  • Samuel Oliver passed away in 1781 in Captured Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, Later died in prison.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lt. Oliver
1694–1786
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
LO
Susannah Durham
1698–1778
Birth Location: Porquide, Massachusetts, United States
SD

Spouses(s)

Charity Cain
1735–
Birth Location: South Carolina
CC
Elizabeth ?
1727–1801
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
E?

Children(s)

James Oliver
1750–1802
Birth Location: Abbeville, South Carolina Colony
JO
Joseph Oliver
1752–
Birth Location: , Abbeville Co., Sc
JO
Mary Oliver
1750–
Birth Location: South Carolina
MO
John Oliver
1752–1835
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JO

Samuel Oliver's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Oliver
1725–1781
Birth Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Lt. William Oliver
1694–1786
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Susannah ("Ann") Durham
1698–1778
Porquide, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Robert (John) Oliver
1660–1717
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Martha (Bant) Oliver
1675–1753
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Oliver
1644–1738
Susannah Sweetland
1647–1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Katheryne
1616–1709

Samuel Oliver's Descendants

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Samuel Oliver (1725–1781) m. Charity Cain (abt 1735–) m. Elizabeth (Stigleham) ? (1727–1801)
  1. 1. James (C) Oliver 1750–1802 m. Mary (Margaret) Cheves 1746–1803
    1. 1. Thomas (Badget) Oliver 1794–1860 m. Mary Dotson 1809–1860 m. Mary (Pennington) Stark 1795–1835
      1. 1. Thomas (Brown) Oliver 1833–1881 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Conwell 1832–1910
        1. 1. William ("Billy" Boyd) Oliver 1851–1916 m. Paralee Hawkins 1850–1888 m. Janis (Annie E) Johnson 1865–
        2. 2. Anna (B) Oliver 1857–1940
        3. 3. Charles Oliver 1855–1870
        4. 4. Beauregard Oliver 1860–1916
      2. 2. Joanna (C) Oliver 1842–1923
      3. 3. Mariah (Jane) Oliver 1845–1878
      4. 4. William (Evans) Oliver 1847–1922
      5. 5. Burrel (Allen) Oliver 1850–1925
      6. 6. Hamilton Oliver 1835–1863
      7. 7. Columbus (J.) Oliver 1839–1920
      8. 8. Sarah Oliver 1838–
      9. 9. James (A) Oliver 1816–
      10. 10. Jeremiah Oliver 1818–1870
      11. 11. Jane (Elizabeth) Oliver 1821–
      12. 12. Mary (Emily) Oliver 1820–1900
      13. 13. Rachel (Francis) Oliver 1830–1905
      14. 14. Martha (Louisa) Oliver 1827–
      15. 15. Charles (King) Oliver 1825–1895
      16. 16. Charles Oliver 1825–1895
    2. 2. John (C) Oliver 1772–1854
    3. 3. Samuel Oliver 1797–1869
    4. 4. James Oliver 1771–1854
    5. 5. Jane Oliver 1800–1861
    6. 6. Andrew Oliver 1796–1870
    7. 7. Alexander Oliver 1794–1877
    8. 8. William (E) Oliver 1781–1863
    9. 9. Robert (P) Oliver 1801–1892
    10. 10. Mary (Polly) Oliver 1785–1866
    11. 11. Margaret (Elizabeth) Oliver 1791–1866
  2. 2. Joseph Oliver 1752–
  3. 3. Mary Oliver 1750–
  4. 4. John Oliver 1752–1835

Samuel Oliver's Timeline

7 Records

1698
12 Dec 1698
Samuel Oliver was baptized in Gloucestershire, England
Gloucestershire, England
1725
1725
Birth of Samuel Oliver in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1759
1759
Age 34
Samuel Oliver was married in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
1759
27 November 1759
Age 34
Samuel Oliver was married in North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
1774
Sep 1774-1890
Age 49
Samuel Oliver was married in Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville, South Carolina
1781
1781
Age 56
Death of Samuel Oliver in Captured Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, Later died in prison
Captured Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, Later died in prison
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 65
Samuel Oliver resided here in Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1698
    Event Place: Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: GdrV139

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1759
    Event Place: Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 November 1759
    Event Place: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Sep 1774-1890
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1641-1965

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Abbeville, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 476; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama Revolutionary War Soldiers

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Captured Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, Later died in prison
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Richland County, South Carolina Miscellaneous Estate Records, 1799-1955; Author: South Carolina. County Court (Richland County); Probate Place: Richland, South Carolina
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Richland County, South Carolina Miscellaneous Estate Records, 1799-1955; Author: South Carolina. County Court (Richland County); Probate Place: Richland, South Carolina
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