He was one of the survivors of the Black Hawk war in which he served as second lieutenant until close of this war. He was a Whig, Abolitionist, and Knownothing in turn, and was among the first to identify himself with the Republican party, and was a loyal supporter of the party during the remainder of his life.
Mr. Oliver not only lived to a very old age, but maintained unusual vigor of body and intellect until near the close of his life. The story of his life, if written, would record varying experiences, and no small numbers of hardships and dangers. Those who knew him bear witness to his faithfulness to his family and friends, as well as to church and community. His happy smile, and cheerful greeting, and his unfailing fund of anecdote and humor, together with his genial and friendly spirit, endeared him to his large circle of relatives, friends and neighbors. He delighted to dispense old-fashioned whole-souled hospitality. The Methodist itinerant was always sure of a welcome, and found in him a sympathizing friend and counselor. His home was the place of gathering for those who had learned to enjoy its delightful atmosphere.
Mr. Oliver was the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Cochran Oliver. His father was a Revolutionary War veteran.
Mr. Oliver not only lived to a very old age, but maintained unusual vigor of body and intellect until near the close of his life. The story of his life, if written, would record varying experiences, and no small numbers of hardships and dangers. Those who knew him bear witness to his faithfulness to his family and friends, as well as to church and community. His happy smile, and cheerful greeting, and his unfailing fund of anecdote and humor, together with his genial and friendly spirit, endeared him to his large circle of relatives, friends and neighbors. He delighted to dispense old-fashioned whole-souled hospitality. The Methodist itinerant was always sure of a welcome, and found in him a sympathizing friend and counselor. His home was the place of gathering for those who had learned to enjoy its delightful atmosphere.
Mr. Oliver was the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Cochran Oliver. His father was a Revolutionary War veteran.
He was one of the survivors of the Black Hawk war in which he served as second lieutenant until close of this war. He was a Whig, Abolitionist, and Knownothing in turn, and was among the first to identify himself with the Republican party, and was a loyal supporter of the party during the remainder of his life.
Mr. Oliver not only lived to a very old age, but maintained unusual vigor of body and intellect until near the close of his life. The story of his life, if written, would record varying experiences, and no small numbers of hardships and dangers. Those who knew him bear witness to his faithfulness to his family and friends, as well as to church and community. His happy smile, and cheerful greeting, and his unfailing fund of anecdote and humor, together with his genial and friendly spirit, endeared him to his large circle of relatives, friends and neighbors. He delighted to dispense old-fashioned whole-souled hospitality. The Methodist itinerant was always sure of a welcome, and found in him a sympathizing friend and counselor. His home was the place of gathering for those who had learned to enjoy its delightful atmosphere.
Mr. Oliver was the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Cochran Oliver. His father was a Revolutionary War veteran.
Mr. Oliver not only lived to a very old age, but maintained unusual vigor of body and intellect until near the close of his life. The story of his life, if written, would record varying experiences, and no small numbers of hardships and dangers. Those who knew him bear witness to his faithfulness to his family and friends, as well as to church and community. His happy smile, and cheerful greeting, and his unfailing fund of anecdote and humor, together with his genial and friendly spirit, endeared him to his large circle of relatives, friends and neighbors. He delighted to dispense old-fashioned whole-souled hospitality. The Methodist itinerant was always sure of a welcome, and found in him a sympathizing friend and counselor. His home was the place of gathering for those who had learned to enjoy its delightful atmosphere.
Mr. Oliver was the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Cochran Oliver. His father was a Revolutionary War veteran.
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