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3. Cornelious Calvin OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born on 2 Jun 1827 in Virginia and died on 20 Dec 1881 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 54.
General Notes: Email from Darlene Wyatt Griffin:
Subject: Additional ST. LANDRY PARISH MILITARY records
Date: 6/9/2004 4:17:44 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: darlene-1952@sbcglobal.net
To: BryantWWalker@aol.com
Also, just found out that Cornelius Calvin was a Cpl. in Co G of the
8th Louisiana Cavalry Regiment (Civil War). They were under General E. Kirby Smith, C. S. A., who surrendered to Major General E. R. S. Canby, U. S. A., at New Orleans, LA on May 26, 1865. The 8th LA Cavalry Regiment was formed by the consilidation of the 1st and 2nd Battalions Louisiana State Guards Cavalry. Cornelius Calvin's brother, William H., was a Lt. with the Cheneyville Rifles. The 8th Louisiana Cavalry Regiment was formed by consolidation of the lst and 2nd Battalions Louisiana State Guards Cavalry on Oct 27, 1864. I have a copy of Cornelius' Oath of Allegiance.
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Cornelious married Martha Ann SANDEFUR [MRIN: 253] on 24 Dec 1849 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Martha was born on 10 Oct 1833 in Louisiana and died on 14 May 1888 at age 54.
Marriage Notes: [Walkerxx.FTW]
Married by Rev. A.J. Spencer
Children from this marriage were:
+ 13 M i. John G. OLIVER was born on 14 Nov 1851 and died on 20 Feb 1854 at age 2.
+ 14 M ii. William Calvin OLIVER was born on 4 Sep 1854 in Washington, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 5 Jan 1924 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana at age 69.
William married Nancy Ellender MIMS [MRIN: 252] (b. 19 Aug 1856, d. 25 Jun 1941) on 21 Feb 1878 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
+ 15 F iii. Mary E. OLIVER was born on 20 Aug 1857 in Washington, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died about 30 Aug 1891 about age 34.
Mary married William Elias MIMS [MRIN: 262] (b. Abt 1850, d. 1930) on 21 Jan 1880 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
+ 16 M iv. Robert P. OLIVER was born on 8 Jul 1862 and died about 1954 in Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana about age 92.
Robert married Lela E. RASBERRY [MRIN: 239]. (b. 30 Nov 1884, d. 26 Nov 1966)
+ 17 M v. John W. OLIVER was born on 8 Jul 1862 and died on 6 Sep 1877 at age 15.
+ 18 F vi. Lucy Ann OLIVER was born on 27 Jan 1865 and died on 15 Dec 1884 at age 19.
Lucy married Joseph B. ANSELM [MRIN: 637] on 27 Feb 1884 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
+ 19 M vii. Cornelious Ivy OLIVER was born on 25 Sep 1867 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 12 Feb 1950 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana at age 82.
Cornelious married Mary C. VARNELL [MRIN: 216] (b. Mar 1870, d. Abt 1905) on 4 Jul 1888 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
+ 20 M viii. Hiram W. OLIVER was born on 1 Apr 1871 and died on 15 Mar 1873 at age 1.
4. Thomas OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born about 1829.
5. Washington OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born about 1830.
6. Capt. Robert P. OLIVER (John G.2, John1).
General Notes: Subj: Wests and allied families
Date: 5/10/2001 2:44:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: gwjarich@ipa.net (guy heinrich)
To: Safewalker@aol.com
Hi Bryant,
On the Olivers - I think the picture I have of Robert P. Oliver dressed in a Confederate uniform is probably the brother of Cornelius. I always thought he was the son of Cornelius, but then realized the son was not old enough to be in the CSA. It has finally dawned on me that it is Cornelius' brother. Captain Robert P. Oliver was killed during the Civil War as was another brother, John W. I will send you a copy of Captain Robert P. Oliver's picture. Cornelius named his twin sons after his brothers. Etta gave me a copy of a letter written to Cornelius during the CW (don't know which brother as the letter is not signed). The letter starts out "Dear Corny", and there is a reference made to "Ma". It is talking about a girl back home (he would give a glass of buttermilk to have her picture) - Etta always said he was referring to Joanna O'Neal who was the granddaughter of Mary (Polly) Sandefur who married John Fogleman. Priscilla Fogleman married James O'Neal. Joanna must have been a very high spirited girl because she got kicked out of the Bayou Chicot Baptist Church for dancing.
I only learned about Captain Robert P. Oliver and John W. Oliver on the Oliver genforum from a query written by Russell Brinkley. His ancestor was from the same area and apparently knew these men. Funny how one little query can change your whole perspective and give you new insight.
Will talk to you later, Jo Ann
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I looked up the info on John H. and Robert P. on Ancestry.com, and it was a little more detailed. It says Robert P. was first a Lt. and later Capt. of Co. H., 20th LA Inf. This info says he was killed in action Aug. 31, 1864. It, also, states that Sergt. then 2nd Lt. of Co. H, 16th La. Inf (John H.).
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7. John W. OLIVER (John G.2, John1).
General Notes: Killed during the Civil War. See notes for Robert P Oliver.
8. William H. OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born about 1841 in Louisiana.
General Notes: Zachary Taylor Oliver was living with William H. Oliver in the 1880 Avoyelles Parish census at age 28.
William married Sarah J. UNKNOWN [MRIN: 720]. Sarah was born about 1853 in Louisiana.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 21 M i. Robert W. OLIVER was born about 1872 in Louisiana.
+ 22 F ii. Nezzie E. OLIVER was born about 1874 in Louisiana.
+ 23 F iii. Susan E. OLIVER was born about 1878 in Louisiana.
+ 24 F iv. Clara OLIVER was born about 1878 in Louisiana.
+ 25 M v. David P. OLIVER was born about 1879 in Louisiana.
9. Zachary Taylor OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born on 3 Sep 1848 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 5 Dec 1936 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 88.
Zachary married Elizabeth Mary BOOKER [MRIN: 614] on 24 Feb 1870 in Bayou Cocodrie, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Elizabeth was born about 1851 in Louisiana.
General Notes: Louisiana death records list her name as Mary Adell Oliver.
"Louisiana Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1956," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3MK-Y76 : 12 December 2014), John G Oliver in entry for Zachry Tayler Oliver, 29 Dec 1936; citing Eunice, St. Landry, Louisiana, certificate number 16567, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FHL microfilm 2,203,838.
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Children from this marriage were:
+ 26 M i. George OLIVER was born about 1872 in Louisiana.
+ 27 F ii. Ella OLIVER was born in Jun 1876 in Louisiana.
+ 28 M iii. Charles Lee OLIVER was born in Apr 1880 in Louisiana and died before 1926 in Louisiana.
Charles married Ida NASH [MRIN: 46]. (b. 2 Aug 1880, d. 16 Sep 1931)
+ 29 M iv. John OLIVER was born in May 1882 in Louisiana.
+ 30 F v. Alice OLIVER was born in May 1884 in Louisiana.
Alice married Preston H. GRIFFITH [MRIN: 629] (b. 27 Apr 1880) on 20 Jun 1905 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
+ 31 M vi. Harris OLIVER was born in Dec 1888 in Louisiana.
Zachary next married Mary Adell UNKNOWN [MRIN: 569].
General Notes: Mary Adell Unknown was listed as his spouse when he died.
Name
Gender
Wife
Son
Other information in the record of Zachry Tayler Oliver
from Louisiana Deaths Index
Name
Event Type
Event Date
Event Place
Gender
Age
Race
Birth Year (Estimated)
Birthplace
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Spouse's Name
Certificate Number
Citing this Record
"Louisiana Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1956," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3MK-Y76 : 12 December 2014), John G Oliver in entry for Zachry Tayler Oliver, 29 Dec 1936; citing Eunice, St. Landry, Louisiana, certificate number 16567, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FHL microfilm 2,203,838.
10. Matilda Ellen OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born about 1850.
Matilda married James Farmer WYATT [MRIN: 615].
General Notes: Reel: CP1.150 -- Microdex 4 -- Sequence 12
Target card: WYATT, ELLEN (OLIVER)
Confederate Pension Applicant Information & Name Variations:
WYATT, ELLEN (OLIVER)
Parish: ST. LANDRY -- Pages: 12
Soldier Information & Variations:
WYATT, JAMES F.
Unit: "DETAILED AS A TEAMSTER"
(Above military data is from the War Department.)
Unit: QUARTERMASTER DEPARTMENT, BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS
(Above military data is from the War Department.)
State: AR
Branch: INFANTRY
Unit: 33RD REGIMENT
Company: CO. C
(Above military data is from the War Department.)
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WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR CONFEDERATE PENSION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
ON THIS, the 4th day of December, 1931, personally appeared before me,
O.K. Brunson, Clerk of District Court, within and for said Parish and
State, Notary Public, Mrs. Ellen Wyatt, who, being by me first duly
sworn according to law, declares she is the widow of James F. Wyatt,
who entered the service of the Confederate States during the Civil War
under the name of James F. Wyatt, and that she claims the aid and
benefit of Article 18 of the Constitution of 1921, as amended, and
subsequent Acts of the Legislature of the State thereunder, as is
further shown by her answers to the following questions, which she
swears to be true and correct:
1. What was your maiden name? Ellen Oliver
2. Where were you born? Bayou Chicot, LA. When? Feb. 2nd 1850
3. What was the date of your marriage to the above mentioned
soldier? Feb. 13th 1873
4. How many times have you been married? Once
Explain fully, giving dates and all other information
5. Where was your husband born? in State of Georgia
6. When did your husband enlist? 1861
Where? Princeton Arkansas
7. Did he serve in the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Navy,
or Marines? Infantry
8. Give the letter of his company and the number of his regiment.
Company C 33 Regiment
9. In what State was his command organized?
State of Arkansas
10. Where did your husband reside at the time of enlistment?
Fordice, Dallas County, Arkansas
11. Give the names of your husband's commanding officers
Don't know it
12. Did he serve until the close of war? yes.
13. Where was he paroled, or discharged? don't know
When? Close of war
[Transcriber's note: # 14 and 15 are cut off of the copy I have]
16. What was the cause of his death? Pnumonia [sic]
17. Are you salaried or otherwise provided for by the State
of Louisiana, or by any other State or Government? No
18. What is the value of your property, real and personal?
Have no property
19. What is the amount of your total annual income,
from all sources? None
20. Have you ever applied to this State for pension? No
If so, when? If not, why?
21. Have you ever applied to any other State for pension?
No. When? Was it allowed?
22. Did your husband apply for a pension? No When?
Was it allowed?
23. What is your postoffice address? Branch, LA
RFD No. 1
WITNESS my hand on this 4th day of December, 1931.
WITNESSES: Mrs. Ellen Wyatt, Applicant
Z. T. Oliver
O.N. Young
Also personally appeared Z. T. Oliver, residing at Eunice,
LA. and O.N. Young, residing at Eunice, LA. persons whom
I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who,
being by me duly sworn say that they were present and
saw Mrs. Ellen Wyatt, the claimant, sign her name to the
foregoing declaration, and that they verily believe that the facts
and declaration of said claimant are true and correct; that their
acquaintance with her for 80 years and 56 years, respectively,
justifies them in making this statement, and that she is
the identical person she represents herself to be, and that
they have no interest in the prosecution of the claim.
Z.T. Oliver
O.N. Young
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 4th day of
December, 1931, and I hereby certify that the contents of
the above declaration were fully known and explained to
applicant and witnesses, well known to me to be the perons
whose names are subscribed to the foregoing application,
and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution
of this claim.
O.K. Brunson, Notary Public
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Parish of St. Landry
Application Number 20093; Pension Number 13930
WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR CONFEDERATE PENSION
The Board Reserves the Right to Call for Additional Testimony
Mrs. Ellen Oliver Wyatt
Widow of James F. Wyatt
Company and Regiment C, 33 Ark. Inf.
Street Address RFD # 1
P.O. and State Branch, La.
Filed Dec 7 1931
Allowed Mar 1 1932
Monthly Allowance, $
Pension Allowed from Mar 1 1932
Rejected____________
_______________, President
_______________, Secretary
Board of Pension Commissioners.
Date of Marriage Feb. 8, 1873
Date of Birth Feb. 2nd, 1850
Cause of Death of Widow's Husband:
Pnumonia [sic]
When did he die? Nov. 21st, 1912
Where? Mowater, La.
Date of Granting Pension?
Monthly Amount?
Age?
Date of Application? Dec. 4, 1931
To save delay, applicants should furnish all
documentary evidence they may posses, and
sworn statements of comrades of their husband's
when obtainable.
Applications should be mailed to The Board of
Pension Commissioners, P.O. Box 563, Baton Rouge, La.
Blanks will be furnished by the Secretary on request.
Regular meetings of the Board, second Tues-
day in March, June, September and December.
Email from Darlene Wyatt Griffin:
Subject: Additional ST. LANDRY PARISH MILITARY records
Date: 6/9/2004 4:17:44 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: darlene-1952@sbcglobal.net
To: BryantWWalker@aol.com
11. Virginia E. OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born about 1854 in Louisiana and died before 3 Dec 1888 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Virginia married J. R. GLOVER [MRIN: 616] on 7 Nov 1871 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
12. Charles OLIVER (John G.2, John1) was born on 14 Jan 1858 in Louisiana.
Charles married Mary Jane STARK [MRIN: 617].