Wood & Torbert Families - Thomas Franklin Oliver

Thomas Franklin Oliver

b. 4 September 1876, d. 23 January 1951

Thomas Franklin Oliver was born on 4 September 1876 in Mexia, Limestone County, Texas.
He married Anne Lewis Mitchell, daughter of Francis Norgate Mitchell and Zenobia Henophon Martin, circa 1901.
Thomas Franklin Oliver and Anne Lewis Mitchell appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas. Also in the household was Lois Martin, age 45, identified as "aunt."
He was a traveling salesman in the clothing business, according to the 1910 census.
Thomas Franklin Oliver registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Limestone County, Texas, while living in Groesbeck with his wife Anne, and employed there as secretary of the County Council of Defense.
He served in the military during World War I, according to the 1930 census.
Thomas Franklin Oliver and Anne Lewis Mitchell appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, at 1230 North 16th. Other members of the household included Thomas Mitchell Oliver.
He was a commercial traveler, according to the 1920 census.
Thomas Franklin Oliver and Anne Lewis Mitchell appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Other members of the household included Thomas Mitchell Oliver.
He was a life insurance manager, according to the 1930 census.
Thomas Franklin Oliver died on 23 January 1951 at age 74 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas.
He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.