Member Introductions

Kevin · Kevin

Hi I'm Kevin Oliver, son of George Robert Oliver and Barbara Joan Atkinson My father was the son of Louise Jason Oliver and Ellen Dixon Arkless. What I know about my grand father Louise Jason Oliver has been picked up from various trees on ancestry and linking what information I have from his marriag...

Anne · Anne

Hello I have really enjoyed reading and finding out more information about my family history from this site; a great photo of my great grandparents and other relatives. My name is Anne Hole (was Oliver). My family: Great grandfather - William Edgar Oliver b1876 Grandfather - William Alexander Oliv...

Miss A · Miss A

Hello Everyone

I thought I'd pop in to say "hello". I've been putting together my eldest daughter's "Oliver" family tree on Ancestry for the last two weeks but I should mention that I married into the family. I was surfing this evening and decided to try and find an image o...

Steve simpson · Steve simpson

I have just come across this page, my uncle F D Simpson was a stoker on H 49 I remember my father receiving a letter from the M.o.d when the submarine was found.

kerrgodfrey · kerrgodfrey

Miriam Griffin married my cousin in Winnipeg MB Canada 1915. I am interested in that branch of tree. Duncan Hendrick Shearer was born in Monquhitter Aberdeen Scotland 24 Sept 1892. He is #8 child of George Shearer (1851-1926) & Isabella Kerr(1850-1926). Isabella Kerr is #5 child of John Kerr...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

Hello good people. My name is Derek Oliver and I now live in Denmark.I moved here(by chance) nearly 30 years ago.I am not sure yet whether we are related.My Oliver family come from Oakley in Hampshire before my great grandfather John Oliver moved my part of the Oliver family to London in about 1865.I ha...

Hello all, New Member, First Message · mkcdavis

Hi All, My name is Mervyn Davis, my connection to the Oliver family is my 2nd Great Grand Aunt Mary Oliver (nee Davis) who was born in 1845 and married Richard Barrett Oliver. I know that they moved to Oak Bay, Vancouver Island. That is where my information for Mary finishes. I would like to know a little...

Russell · Russell

As well as inspiring Lennon & McCartney, dear Prudence (Oliver) was my great great grandmother and thus my inclusion to the Oliver fold.

Kliggs · Kliggs

My name is Kevin Liggs My grandfather was Harry Oliver and my Grandmother was Elsie Oliver (maiden name - Torvill) and they were married in 1937 in Beeston Notts and they were married in the Beeston Parish church and they were living at 200 Queens Road in beeston Notts . they had two children Sylvia Oliv...

Val · Val

Hi - I'm Val , and am connected to the " Welsh" branch of the Oliver family . My maternal grandmother was Winifred Oliver ,born in Llangynidr ,daughter of George and Emily , - so niece of John Mark , which makes me a fairly close relative of Jacqui ? Winifred married Harry Poole in 1903 and my mot...

Floyd (Tom) · Floyd (Tom)

Just checked out your new Olivox Shane ,,,, Great stuff M8 !!! very interesting reminded me of my childhood days growing up in Jump Nr Barnsley

Floyd (Tom) · Floyd (Tom)

Anyone furthering the connection between these two family names, I have some info if you are interested

toliver · toliver

Hello, my name is Thomas Oliver and firstly I would like to commend Mr. Bywaters for this website. I live in Rhode Island, USA and am the grandson of Tom and Ellen Oliver who emigrated here along with my father Thomas and aunt Helen from West Hartlepool in the 1920's. As depicted in the family tree my gra...

Ros · Ros

Hello I'm Roslyn Young (nee Hall) and found out about this site when my grandmother, Irene Harris, showed me the invitation she received from Shane. Irene (Rene) married Bernard Harris (d.), and he and his twin brother Henry (d.) were the sons of Thomas Harris and May Oliver. My mum, Martina Elizab...

jenny · jenny

Hi Shane sorry I couldn't make it today.I would have loved to see Helen and Barbara.I`m sure I missed a really lovely day with everyone.If Helen or Barb would like to get in touch with me, they can email me at mrsjcpearson@hotmail.co.uk.I have boxes of old photos which belonged to Mum, including some o...

jenny · jenny

Hi I`m Jenny, daughter of the late Kath Styles nee`OLIVER.Mum was born in Stonesfield in 1924and lived there all her life.

heather · heather

hi - i am heather- a grandaughter of Evelyn Oliver- my mum is also Evelyn and is interested in news from Christine

anneholmes · anneholmes

My name is Anne Holmes, nee Oliver. I have only recently discovered this amazing web site thanks to correspondence from Shane who found me on Ancestry. My great grandfather was Ambrose Oliver, born in Brecon in 1863. His son William Henry was my grandfather, born in 1888, also in Breconshire. Both...

mgaffneyus · mgaffneyus

Hi, I am trying to put together my brother-inlaw, Raymond Oliver, family tree. His Father's name was Reginald Victor Oliver b. 29 Jul 1909 at 303 Rockery Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich. Reginald (Reg) was the son of George Heron Oliver and Rosa Oliver (this is how the parents are listed on the actu...

Margaret Woodley · Margaret Woodley

While researching our family I was excited to discover this site and see my grandfather's name. My grandfather is Philip Barrett Oliver and my father is Philip Jesse Beattie Oliver (born 1916, died 1990 Victoria BC Canada). His sister, Peggy,(Margaret Phillippa Maude) was born in 1915 and died i...

new Australian member · carolebrin

Hi my name is Carole and my grandmother was Caroline Oliver 1886 daughter of Thomas 1848. Thomas was the son of Stephen 1801 and Sarah 1808 nee Thornett. -- Edited by carolebrin on Sunday 13th of March 2011 11:32:31 AM -- Edited by carolebrin on Sunday 13th of March 2011 11:33:53 AM

new member from Canada · Maria

Hi everyone, I'm from Vancouver Island and my husband is descended from William Albert Bayliss. I can give you more information about his family tree.

Maria · Maria

this is the information I have: William Albert Bayliss b. 12 March 1899 Cotswold, Stonesfield, England m. 14 April 1922 to Mary Elizabeth Birch in Victoria, BC d. 6 August 1988 Victoria, BC ---------- Mary Elizabeth Birch b. 4 October 1901 Liverpool, England d. 10 September 1979 Victoria, BC ------...

New member from the US · Richard

Hi, My name is Richard Ross and I am the grandson of Thomas Francis Richard Oliver who was the son of Richard Barrett/Barratt Oliver. I first made contact through the Stonesfield Website and was then introduced to Shane. I have read some of the postings concerning Richard Barrett Oliver and will atte...

Helen · Helen

Hi, My name is Helen and I am a direct descendant of Solomon Oliver through his daughter Prudence, born to his wife Maria Butcher. Prudence's son Ellis was my great grandfather. I am intrigued by the story of Solomon, and would love to know if anyone has more information about his relationship with Sop...

new member · busdriver

hi im rose oliver , im the daughter of jack in the picture posted by irene cook in the picture gallery(neice to all the others in the photo, eager to learn anymore of my family history, i know their father"s name was henry oliver who married jayne holyman and lived in ramsden( skippet?) till jayn...

Jacki · Jacki

Hi I am a by-product of this Oliver family tree, as my distant family were Hounslow's. Jane Hounslow married James Oliver in 1786, at Stonesfield. The Hounslow's seem to have been popular at the church - having held jobs within the church for many years. If there are any more Hounslow / Oliver links I w...

Debbie · Debbie

Good Evening, I have just discovered this fantastic website. I am a direct descendant of Albert Oliver he was my g g grandfather. Debbie

pagan · pagan

Hi I am Yvonne my grandmother was a Oliver her father was John Mark Oliver

rene oliver · rene oliver

I am of the Oliver Family, I descend from the `wayward` son William who crept over the border into Finstock and raised his own Finstock Dynasty. My line is as follows: John bn. 1600 md. unknown Edward bn. 1634 md. Elizabeth Toombs Josiah bn. 1675 md. Mary Hounsl...

new member · marian

Just logged in to say hi my grandfather was Sidney Augutus Oliver sone of Augutus and Elizabeth Oliver I am in regular contact with my cousin Linda Tomlin Keep up the good work hoping to catch up next time I an in England Marian

rene oliver · rene oliver

Hello, I am new. I have been researching my `Finstock` Olivers for some time. Big stumbling block was my William Oliver bn. abt. 1750 who married a Mary (no name) bn. Finstock. They had a son called Thomas who is my direct line. Could not find any details about William at all. William and Mary Han*...

IanThompson · IanThompson

Hi, I've just attended the family history day in Stonesfield. Thanks Shane for arranging a fascinating afternoon of talks. Don't know much about my family line, my paternal grandmother was Elsie Oliver from Coombe married George Frederick Thompson, emigrated to Victoia B.C. Canada early in the 1...

Rich · Rich

We have been trying to find this side of our family for 81 years and we made a breakthrough yesterday. My father was the second son of May Oliver, He is Gordon John Field born in 1928. May Oliver died a few days after giving birth to him and for over 50 years he was not told that his step mother was not his real...

Shane Bywaters · Shane Bywaters

Hi There My name is Shane Bywaters and I am researching my Oliver Family History. I have created this website to help with this and find others interested in the Olivers, and hopefully find many new family relatives. My link into the Oliver family is as follows (my grandmother was an Oliver): 1974 Shan...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Kevin Oliver (Preview) Hi I'm Kevin Oliver, son of George Robert Oliver and Barbara Joan Atkinson My father was the son of Louise Jason Oliver and Ellen Dixon Arkless. What I know about my grand father Louise Jason Oliver has been picked up from various trees on ancestry and linking what information I have from his marriag...	Kevin	0	2163	Thu Aug 25 12:46 2016 by Kevin
	William Edgar Oliver (Preview) Hello I have really enjoyed reading and finding out more information about my family history from this site; a great photo of my great grandparents and other relatives. My name is Anne Hole (was Oliver). My family: Great grandfather - William Edgar Oliver b1876 Grandfather - William Alexander Oliv...	Anne	14	3402	Tue Feb 23 13:40 2016 by Shane Bywaters
	Hello - New Member Introduction & Question (Preview) Hello Everyone I thought I'd pop in to say "hello". I've been putting together my eldest daughter's "Oliver" family tree on Ancestry for the last two weeks but I should mention that I married into the family. I was surfing this evening and decided to try and find an image o...	Miss A	5	2507	Sat Jan 2 14:09 2016 by Shane Bywaters
	H49 (Preview) I have just come across this page, my uncle F D Simpson was a stoker on H 49 I remember my father receiving a letter from the M.o.d when the submarine was found.	Steve simpson	2	2129	Sun Oct 18 14:37 2015 by Shane Bywaters
	miriam griffin (Preview) Miriam Griffin married my cousin in Winnipeg MB Canada 1915. I am interested in that branch of tree. Duncan Hendrick Shearer was born in Monquhitter Aberdeen Scotland 24 Sept 1892. He is #8 child of George Shearer (1851-1926) & Isabella Kerr(1850-1926). Isabella Kerr is #5 child of John Kerr...	kerrgodfrey	1	2002	Thu Oct 15 08:37 2015 by Shane Bywaters
	New member(now lives in Denmark) (Preview) Hello good people. My name is Derek Oliver and I now live in Denmark.I moved here(by chance) nearly 30 years ago.I am not sure yet whether we are related.My Oliver family come from Oakley in Hampshire before my great grandfather John Oliver moved my part of the Oliver family to London in about 1865.I ha...	Derek The Dane	1	2015	Mon Oct 5 14:43 2015 by Shane Bywaters
	Hello all, New Member, First Message Mary Oliver (nee Davis) Richard Barrett Oliver (Preview) Hi All, My name is Mervyn Davis, my connection to the Oliver family is my 2nd Great Grand Aunt Mary Oliver (nee Davis) who was born in 1845 and married Richard Barrett Oliver. I know that they moved to Oak Bay, Vancouver Island. That is where my information for Mary finishes. I would like to know a little...	mkcdavis	2	2128	Sat Jun 27 22:43 2015 by mkcdavis
	Dear Prudence (Preview) As well as inspiring Lennon & McCartney, dear Prudence (Oliver) was my great great grandmother and thus my inclusion to the Oliver fold.	Russell	2	1937	Mon Jun 8 20:04 2015 by Russell
	Let me introduse myself (Preview) My name is Kevin Liggs My grandfather was Harry Oliver and my Grandmother was Elsie Oliver (maiden name - Torvill) and they were married in 1937 in Beeston Notts and they were married in the Beeston Parish church and they were living at 200 Queens Road in beeston Notts . they had two children Sylvia Oliv...	Kliggs	0	1940	Thu Apr 30 17:38 2015 by Kliggs
	the welsh connection (Preview) Hi - I'm Val , and am connected to the " Welsh" branch of the Oliver family . My maternal grandmother was Winifred Oliver ,born in Llangynidr ,daughter of George and Emily , - so niece of John Mark , which makes me a fairly close relative of Jacqui ? Winifred married Harry Poole in 1903 and my mot...	Val	5	2497	Sat Mar 28 20:53 2015 by anneholmes
	New Olivox !!! (Preview) Just checked out your new Olivox Shane ,,,, Great stuff M8 !!! very interesting reminded me of my childhood days growing up in Jump Nr Barnsley	Floyd (Tom)	2	1945	Thu Mar 12 20:11 2015 by Floyd (Tom)
	Connections between the Oliver name and Cusworth or Haswell (Preview) Anyone furthering the connection between these two family names, I have some info if you are interested	Floyd (Tom)	0	1956	Mon Feb 9 18:42 2015 by Floyd (Tom)
	West Hartlepool Olivers (Preview) Hello, my name is Thomas Oliver and firstly I would like to commend Mr. Bywaters for this website. I live in Rhode Island, USA and am the grandson of Tom and Ellen Oliver who emigrated here along with my father Thomas and aunt Helen from West Hartlepool in the 1920's. As depicted in the family tree my gra...	toliver	7	2695	Sun Jan 11 17:57 2015 by Shane Bywaters
	My Great-grandmother was May Oliver (Preview) Hello I'm Roslyn Young (nee Hall) and found out about this site when my grandmother, Irene Harris, showed me the invitation she received from Shane. Irene (Rene) married Bernard Harris (d.), and he and his twin brother Henry (d.) were the sons of Thomas Harris and May Oliver. My mum, Martina Elizab...	Ros	5	2362	Sat Oct 18 16:44 2014 by Barb Silvester
	oliver family history day (Preview) Hi Shane sorry I couldn't make it today.I would have loved to see Helen and Barbara.I`m sure I missed a really lovely day with everyone.If Helen or Barb would like to get in touch with me, they can email me at mrsjcpearson@hotmail.co.uk.I have boxes of old photos which belonged to Mum, including some o...	jenny	2	1936	Mon Sep 29 21:06 2014 by jenny
	Olivers of Stonesfield (Preview) Hi I`m Jenny, daughter of the late Kath Styles nee`OLIVER.Mum was born in Stonesfield in 1924and lived there all her life.	jenny	1	1923	Tue Aug 26 11:27 2014 by Shane Bywaters
	hello (Preview) hi - i am heather- a grandaughter of Evelyn Oliver- my mum is also Evelyn and is interested in news from Christine	heather	5	2112	Tue Aug 5 14:01 2014 by Shane Bywaters
	Descendents of Ambrose Oliver (Preview) My name is Anne Holmes, nee Oliver. I have only recently discovered this amazing web site thanks to correspondence from Shane who found me on Ancestry. My great grandfather was Ambrose Oliver, born in Brecon in 1863. His son William Henry was my grandfather, born in 1888, also in Breconshire. Both...	anneholmes	1	2152	Mon May 20 04:38 2013 by Shane Bywaters
	Heron George Oliver - Oxon, Stonesfield, Oxfordshire (Preview) Hi, I am trying to put together my brother-inlaw, Raymond Oliver, family tree. His Father's name was Reginald Victor Oliver b. 29 Jul 1909 at 303 Rockery Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich. Reginald (Reg) was the son of George Heron Oliver and Rosa Oliver (this is how the parents are listed on the actu...	mgaffneyus	6	2470	Fri Jun 1 18:58 2012 by Shane Bywaters
	Philip Barrett Oliver (Preview) While researching our family I was excited to discover this site and see my grandfather's name. My grandfather is Philip Barrett Oliver and my father is Philip Jesse Beattie Oliver (born 1916, died 1990 Victoria BC Canada). His sister, Peggy,(Margaret Phillippa Maude) was born in 1915 and died i...	Margaret Woodley	4	3098	Sat Apr 21 00:26 2012 by Linda
	new Australian member (Preview) Hi my name is Carole and my grandmother was Caroline Oliver 1886 daughter of Thomas 1848. Thomas was the son of Stephen 1801 and Sarah 1808 nee Thornett. -- Edited by carolebrin on Sunday 13th of March 2011 11:32:31 AM -- Edited by carolebrin on Sunday 13th of March 2011 11:33:53 AM	carolebrin	7	2184	Sun Nov 13 04:52 2011 by Barb Silvester
	new member from Canada (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm from Vancouver Island and my husband is descended from William Albert Bayliss. I can give you more information about his family tree.	Maria	7	7750	Thu Nov 3 18:46 2011 by Barb Silvester
	Bayliss' on Vancouver Island (Preview) this is the information I have: William Albert Bayliss b. 12 March 1899 Cotswold, Stonesfield, England m. 14 April 1922 to Mary Elizabeth Birch in Victoria, BC d. 6 August 1988 Victoria, BC ---------- Mary Elizabeth Birch b. 4 October 1901 Liverpool, England d. 10 September 1979 Victoria, BC ------...	Maria	0	2007	Sat Oct 29 19:45 2011 by Maria
	New member from the US (Preview) Hi, My name is Richard Ross and I am the grandson of Thomas Francis Richard Oliver who was the son of Richard Barrett/Barratt Oliver. I first made contact through the Stonesfield Website and was then introduced to Shane. I have read some of the postings concerning Richard Barrett Oliver and will atte...	Richard	3	2201	Sun Aug 21 20:25 2011 by Shane Bywaters
	Hi from an Oliver descendant living in Scotland (Preview) Hi, My name is Helen and I am a direct descendant of Solomon Oliver through his daughter Prudence, born to his wife Maria Butcher. Prudence's son Ellis was my great grandfather. I am intrigued by the story of Solomon, and would love to know if anyone has more information about his relationship with Sop...	Helen	2	2169	Sat Jul 23 12:33 2011 by Shane Bywaters
	new member (Preview) hi im rose oliver , im the daughter of jack in the picture posted by irene cook in the picture gallery(neice to all the others in the photo, eager to learn anymore of my family history, i know their father"s name was henry oliver who married jayne holyman and lived in ramsden( skippet?) till jayn...	busdriver	1	2131	Fri Mar 11 16:52 2011 by Shane Bywaters
	Hounslow, Hunslowe Family (Preview) Hi I am a by-product of this Oliver family tree, as my distant family were Hounslow's. Jane Hounslow married James Oliver in 1786, at Stonesfield. The Hounslow's seem to have been popular at the church - having held jobs within the church for many years. If there are any more Hounslow / Oliver links I w...	Jacki	5	4579	Wed Feb 9 17:31 2011 by margaret grace
	Oliver Family (Preview) Good Evening, I have just discovered this fantastic website. I am a direct descendant of Albert Oliver he was my g g grandfather. Debbie	Debbie	5	2179	Sun Jan 30 14:27 2011 by Betty
	Hello (Preview) Hi I am Yvonne my grandmother was a Oliver her father was John Mark Oliver	pagan	4	2059	Wed Nov 10 12:14 2010 by pagan
	My line through the Oliver Family (Preview) I am of the Oliver Family, I descend from the `wayward` son William who crept over the border into Finstock and raised his own Finstock Dynasty. My line is as follows: John bn. 1600 md. unknown Edward bn. 1634 md. Elizabeth Toombs Josiah bn. 1675 md. Mary Hounsl...	rene oliver	3	2251	Mon Nov 8 14:39 2010 by Shane Bywaters
	new member (Preview) Just logged in to say hi my grandfather was Sidney Augutus Oliver sone of Augutus and Elizabeth Oliver I am in regular contact with my cousin Linda Tomlin Keep up the good work hoping to catch up next time I an in England Marian	marian	2	2017	Thu May 20 12:40 2010 by Shane Bywaters
	olivers of Finstock - or so I thought! (Preview) Hello, I am new. I have been researching my `Finstock` Olivers for some time. Big stumbling block was my William Oliver bn. abt. 1750 who married a Mary (no name) bn. Finstock. They had a son called Thomas who is my direct line. Could not find any details about William at all. William and Mary Han*...	rene oliver	10	2393	Sat Apr 24 08:30 2010 by Shane Bywaters
	Hello, I'm Ian Thompson (Preview) Hi, I've just attended the family history day in Stonesfield. Thanks Shane for arranging a fascinating afternoon of talks. Don't know much about my family line, my paternal grandmother was Elsie Oliver from Coombe married George Frederick Thompson, emigrated to Victoia B.C. Canada early in the 1...	IanThompson	1	2040	Tue Mar 30 10:51 2010 by Shane Bywaters
	I am a new member of this board and a direct decendent of May Oliver 1888 HELLO! (Preview) We have been trying to find this side of our family for 81 years and we made a breakthrough yesterday. My father was the second son of May Oliver, He is Gordon John Field born in 1928. May Oliver died a few days after giving birth to him and for over 50 years he was not told that his step mother was not his real...	Rich	4	4379	Thu Aug 13 22:08 2009 by Linda
	Hi, I'm Shane Bywaters (Preview) Hi There My name is Shane Bywaters and I am researching my Oliver Family History. I have created this website to help with this and find others interested in the Olivers, and hopefully find many new family relatives. My link into the Oliver family is as follows (my grandmother was an Oliver): 1974 Shan...	Shane Bywaters	4	5004	Wed Mar 25 11:52 2009 by Liz S
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