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Willem Olivier 1836–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 JAN 1836

Birth Location: Heukelum, Leerdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands

Death Date: 5 FEB 1926

Death Location: Leota Cemetery, Minnesota, USA

Father: Matthijs Olivier

Mother: Jantje Opijnen

Spouse(s): Therese Boshuizen, Elizabeth Langerak

Children(s): Arie Olivier, John Olivier, Thressa Olivier, Tice Olivier, Aart Olivier, Bert Olivier, Phillip Olivier, Janny Jennie, John Olivier

In 1836, Willem Olivier entered the world in Heukelum, Leerdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands, born to Matthijs Olivier And Jantje Van Opijnen. In 1866, Willem Olivier immigrated. In 1895, Willem Olivier was recorded in the census in Leota, Nobles, Minnesota. Willem Olivier married Elizabeth Langerak, Therese Julia Boshuizen, and had children including Aart Olivier, Arie Olivier, Bert Olivier, Janny Jane Jennie, John Boshuisen Olivier, John Olivier, Phillip Olivier, Thressa Julia Olivier, Tice Olivier. Willem Olivier passed away in 1926 in Leota Cemetery, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Willem Olivier entered the world in Heukelum, Leerdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands, born to Matthijs Olivier And Jantje Van Opijnen.
  • In 1866, Willem Olivier immigrated.
  • In 1895, Willem Olivier was recorded in the census in Leota, Nobles, Minnesota.
  • Willem Olivier married Elizabeth Langerak, Therese Julia Boshuizen, and had children including Aart Olivier, Arie Olivier, Bert Olivier, Janny Jane Jennie, John Boshuisen Olivier, John Olivier, Phillip Olivier, Thressa Julia Olivier, Tice Olivier.
  • Willem Olivier passed away in 1926 in Leota Cemetery, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willem Olivier's Ancestors

Self
Willem Olivier
1836–1926
Birth Place: Heukelum, Leerdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Parents
Matthijs Olivier
1800–1841
Herwijnen, Lingewaal, Gelderland, Netherlands
Jantje (van) Opijnen
1804–1867
Deil, Geldermalsen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Grandparents
Philipus Olivier
1768–1825
Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Roelofke (van) Steenis
1773–1857
Herwijnen, Lingewaal, Gelderland, The Netherlands
Arie (van) Opijnen
1755–1829
Tricht, Geldermalsen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Artjen (van) Ameiden
1760–1834
Deil, Geldermalsen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Great-Grandparents
Matthijs Olivier
1740–1786
Katharina Leemput
1743–
Peter Steenis
1746–1847
Jenneke Joode
1753–1847
Cornelis Opijnen
1724–
Maria Wijk
1730–
Arie Ameiden
1713–
Jannigje Keij
1724–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pieter Olivier
1711–1763
Elizabeth Oesterling
1713–1794
Jannetie Stickelman
1720–

Willem Olivier's Descendants

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Willem Olivier (18 JAN 1836–5 FEB 1926) m. Therese (Julia) Boshuizen (3 MAR 1849–7 JUL 1937) m. Elizabeth Langerak (12 MAY 1846–1874)
  1. 1. Arie Olivier 1892–1970 m. Agnes ((Kortlever)) Olivier 1895–1932
    1. 1. William Olivier 1915–2002
    2. 2. Helen Olivier 1919–1990
    3. 3. Lovina Olivier 1929–1957 m. Paul Swenson 1909–1988
  2. 2. John (Boshuisen) Olivier 1872–1953
  3. 3. Thressa (Julia) Olivier 1877–1975 m. William (Van Der) Linden 1870–1966
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Vander) Linden 1903–1995
    2. 2. Baby (Vander) Linden 1895–1895
    3. 3. Jeanette (Mae) Vanderlinden 1908–2014
    4. 4. Hattie Vanderlinden 1897–1996
    5. 5. William Vanderlinden 1898–1977
    6. 6. Tressa (Vander) Linden 1900–1988
    7. 7. Lucy Vanderlinden 1906–
  4. 4. Tice Olivier 1878–1957
  5. 5. Aart Olivier 1880–1966 m. Harmpje Prinsen 1886–1957
    1. 1. William (A) Olivier 1908–1998
    2. 2. Hermina Olivier 1910–2002
    3. 3. John (Arthur) Olivier 1912–1987
    4. 4. Arie (Harold) Olivier 1914–2013
    5. 5. Herman Olivier 1916–1957
    6. 6. Frederick Olivier 1923–2018
  6. 6. Bert Olivier 1883–1955 m. Nellie (De) Reus 1879–1971
    1. 1. Elizabeth Olivier 1908–1920
    2. 2. Margaret Olivier 1909–1999
  7. 7. Phillip Olivier 1888–1980 m. Allie Schut 1896–1929
    1. 1. Grace (J) Olivier 1914–
    2. 2. Gerrit Olivier 1915–1954
    3. 3. Marie Olivier 1917–2007
    4. 4. Henry Olivier 1925–1967
    5. 5. Wilma Olivier 1919–1945
    6. 6. William Olivier 1921–1921
    7. 7. Baby Olivier 1922–1922
    8. 8. Willard Olivier 1929–1930
  8. 8. Janny (Jane) Jennie 1872–1968 m. Bessel (van) Lissel 1865–1950
  9. 9. John Olivier 1872–1953

Willem Olivier's Timeline

6 Records

1836
18 JAN 1836
Birth of Willem Olivier in Heukelum, Leerdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Heukelum, Leerdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands
1866
1866
Age 30
Willem Olivier immigrated
None
1895
1895
Age 59
Willem Olivier appeared in census in Leota, Nobles, Minnesota
Leota, Nobles, Minnesota
1900
1900
Age 64
Willem Olivier appeared in census in Leota & Lismore Townships, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
Leota & Lismore Townships, Nobles, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 64
Willem Olivier resided here
None
1926
5 FEB 1926
Age 90
Death of Willem Olivier in Leota, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
Leota, Nobles, Minnesota, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 JAN 1836
    Event Place: Heukelum, Leerdam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1866
    Record Source: Age:
    29-30

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Leota, Nobles, Minnesota

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leota & Lismore Townships, Nobles, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 FEB 1926
    Event Place: Leota, Nobles, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source: MN Death Cert #1926-MN-009464
    Age:
    90

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leota Cemetery, Minnesota, USA

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