Philip Curtis Oliver
b. 25 May 1874, d. 20 April 1938
- Father: Lyman R. Oliver b. July 1841, d. 10 August 1923
- Mother: Mary T. Murphy b. circa 1846, d. 27 January 1920
- Philip Curtis Oliver was born on 25 May 1874 in New York.
- Lyman R. Oliver and Mary T. Murphy appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1340 Niagara Avenue. Other members of the household included Philip Curtis Oliver, Harriette Alice Oliver and Grace E. Oliver.
- He was a railroad clerk, according to the 1900 census.
- He married Margaret L. Wilson, daughter of Robert Thomas Wilson and Margaret Adams, on 29 June 1904 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
- Philip Curtis Oliver and Margaret L. Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 2241 Lockport North Avenue.
- He was a laborer, according to the 1905 census.
- Philip Curtis Oliver and Margaret L. Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1952 Lockport Street. Other members of the household included Agnes V. Wilson.
- He was working at the shredded wheat company, according to the 1910 census.
- The following appeared on 13 September 1912 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Leavens of Hoyt street, Buffalo, was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when their daughter, Maizie F., was married to Mr. Harold Wilson Brauer by the Reverend Raphael H. Miller of the Richmond Avenue Church of Christ. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of this city.
- Philip Curtis Oliver and Margaret L. Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1947 Lockport Street. Other members of the household included Roberta Wilson.
- He was employed as a cleaner by the shredded wheat company, according to the 1915 census.
- Philip Curtis Oliver registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Niagara County, New York, while living with Maude at 1340 Niagara Avenue in Niagara Falls, and employed there as a wheel maker by the Carborundum Company.
- Lyman R. Oliver and Mary T. Murphy appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1340 Niagara Avenue. Other members of the household included Philip Curtis Oliver, Harriette Alice Oliver, Grace E. Oliver and Margaret L. Wilson.
- He was a wheel cutter at the Carborundum Company, according to the 1920 census.
- The following appeared on 10 August 1923 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Lyman R. Oliver, for many years a resident of this city and formerly an inspector in the U. S. Customs service, died this morning at 7 o'clock at his home, No. 1659 Niagara avenue, Niagara Falls. Old age infirmities caused death. He was 82 years old.
Mr. Oliver was born in this city [sic] in July, 1841 and received his education in the public schools. For 30 years he was employed in the old Holly shops. He then was named an inspector in the U. S. Customs office at Niagara Falls under the late Senator Timothy E. Ellsworth and held that office for 20 years, retiring about two years ago.
In fraternal circles Mr. Oliver was an Odd Fellow. He was a member of Cataract lodge, No. 54 and Canton Niagara, No. 7, Patriarch Militant.
Surviving are three sons and [two] daughters, Fred R. of this city, C. Eugene of LaSalle, Philip C., Hattie A. and Grace E. Oliver. of Niagara Falls. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. - Philip Curtis Oliver appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1140 Haeberle Avenue Also living in the household was roomer Thomas B. Leary.
- He was a stock keeper in a paper box factory, according to the 1930 census.
- In a postcard postmarked 10 September 1930 in Wooster, Ohio, to Mr. & Mrs. P. C. Oliver, Carolyn & Harry wrote: Dear Aunt Maude & Uncle Phill, The scenery here is very beautiful. We are going to Chicago & Detroit. Sorry you weren't home when we went to see you. Lots of Love, Carolyn & Harry.
- Robert Wilson was photographed about 1931 with his wife Alice and part of his large family, likely by son-in-law Phil Everett.
- Robert Wilson's five children and his only living sibling gathered in Lockport when he and Alice visited from California during the summer of 1937.
- At the time of his death Philip Curtis Oliver was living in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Haeberle Avenue.
- Philip Curtis Oliver died on 20 April 1938 at age 63 in Niagara Falls, New York.
- The following appeared on 21 April 1938 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] In this city, April 20, 1938, Philip C. Oliver, age 63, husband of Margaret, son of the late Lyman and Mary T., brother of Miss Harriett L., Grace E. and C. Eugene, all of this city, and Fred R. of Lockport. Funeral from the home, 1140 Haeberle avenue, Saturday, April 23 at 2 p. m., Rev. Joseph A. Zimmerman officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
- He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
- Last Edited: 9 Aug 2013