The Tree
The Tree
Introduction
Celebrating
20 Years of The Tree
In 2005, 'The Tree' and the 'nzolivers.com website' were launched, built upon the dedicated research of the late Muriel Leo (née Oliver) in the 1970s and ’80s.
Today, her nephew, Brian Oliver, serves as the caretaker of her work. Believing it should be accessible to the wider family, he published it online, where it has continued to grow.
Thanks to the generous contributions of family members over the past two decades, the tree has expanded significantly, now documenting over 13,200 individuals.
The Oliver family’s roots trace back to Devon, England, where John and Grace Oliver had nine children between 1800 and 1822. Tragically, their firstborn passed away in infancy, but the remaining children reached adulthood.
Two of their sons, James and Samuel, emigrated to New Plymouth, New Zealand, aboard the barque Amelia Thompson in 1841. They and their descendants became the primary focus of Muriel Leo’s research.
However, recent discoveries have revealed that two more of John and Grace’s children - William and Mary (who became Mrs. Goodman) - also emigrated, settling in Ohio, USA, in the 1840s. The remaining four children - John, Thomas, Ann, and Francis - stayed in England, residing in Devon and Cornwall.
Beyond the Oliver lineage, The Tree also encompasses the broader ancestry of both Brian and his wife, Carol (née Jones).
On Brian’s side, key family names include Oliver, Carrel, Woolford, Higgie, McCaul, Clark, Cox, and Dodson.
On Carol’s side, notable names include Jones, Sammels, McGregor, Bartlett, Trainer, Trainor, Hynes, Ross, Garrard, Beck, and Churton.
After 20 years online, The Tree continues to grow, preserving and sharing the rich history of our family for future generations.
To use and view The Tree:
Further family information is published on the separate website, "nzolivers.com". Here, there are descendant charts, documents, and several photo albums contributed by family.
We hope you find The Tree of interest and of value to your research. We welcome any additions and information you care to share. Please feel free to get in touch with us through the contact information below.
Enjoy, and best wishes from Brian and Carol Oliver.
In 2005, 'The Tree' and the 'nzolivers.com website' were launched, built upon the dedicated research of the late Muriel Leo (née Oliver) in the 1970s and ’80s.
Today, her nephew, Brian Oliver, serves as the caretaker of her work. Believing it should be accessible to the wider family, he published it online, where it has continued to grow.
Thanks to the generous contributions of family members over the past two decades, the tree has expanded significantly, now documenting over 13,200 individuals.
The Oliver family’s roots trace back to Devon, England, where John and Grace Oliver had nine children between 1800 and 1822. Tragically, their firstborn passed away in infancy, but the remaining children reached adulthood.
Two of their sons, James and Samuel, emigrated to New Plymouth, New Zealand, aboard the barque Amelia Thompson in 1841. They and their descendants became the primary focus of Muriel Leo’s research.
However, recent discoveries have revealed that two more of John and Grace’s children - William and Mary (who became Mrs. Goodman) - also emigrated, settling in Ohio, USA, in the 1840s. The remaining four children - John, Thomas, Ann, and Francis - stayed in England, residing in Devon and Cornwall.
Beyond the Oliver lineage, The Tree also encompasses the broader ancestry of both Brian and his wife, Carol (née Jones).
On Brian’s side, key family names include Oliver, Carrel, Woolford, Higgie, McCaul, Clark, Cox, and Dodson.
On Carol’s side, notable names include Jones, Sammels, McGregor, Bartlett, Trainer, Trainor, Hynes, Ross, Garrard, Beck, and Churton.
After 20 years online, The Tree continues to grow, preserving and sharing the rich history of our family for future generations.
To use and view The Tree:
- The Menu is at the top of
the page. If you are using a phone, or tablet, the
menu items are concealed behind a set of three
‘short horizontal bars’ at the top-right of each
page. Clicking on that will reveal the menu items.
- The Search link makes it easy
to search by name.
- Navigate your way up and down
through the family relationships. To get more
information on a particular person - click on
their name when they appear in the middle section
of the webpage. Names above, and below, allow you
to navigate through the generations.
- You may also generate 'pedigree' charts by clicking on the small blue symbol beside a name. Relationships of anyone inside this 'pedigree' chart can be displayed by clicking on the 'downwards arrow' symbol.
- Where photos and PDF
documents are available, click on the little
camera symbol, to the right of the pedigree chart
symbol. This gains access to the person's 'Media'
page.
Further family information is published on the separate website, "nzolivers.com". Here, there are descendant charts, documents, and several photo albums contributed by family.
We hope you find The Tree of interest and of value to your research. We welcome any additions and information you care to share. Please feel free to get in touch with us through the contact information below.
Enjoy, and best wishes from Brian and Carol Oliver.
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Using the Tree
Contents
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Links to:
Home Family Card - The Tree' caretakers, Brian and Carol (nee Jones) Oliver
Access The Tree at Olivers:
- John 1774-1852 and Grace (nee Lane) Oliver
John and Grace Children That Emigrated:
- James 1805-1886 and Ruth (nee Batten) Oliver
- William 1810-1904 and Sophia (nee Harris) Oliver (Emigrated to Ohio 1840)
- Mary (nee Oliver) 1811-1892 and Henry Goodman (Emigrated to Ohio 1840s)
- Samuel 1819-1873 and Elizabeth (nee Baker) Oliver
Brian's Paternal Grandmother
- Maud Carrel married Louis Oliver 1872-1938 and information on the Carroll/Carrell/Carrel Book
Brian's Paternal Great-grandmother
- Jessie Higgie married Samuel Oliver 1833-1907
Access The Tree at Jones:
- Thomas 1839-1917 and Hannah (nee Sammels) Jones
You may also search for names through the Menu at the top of the page
Home Family Card - The Tree' caretakers, Brian and Carol (nee Jones) Oliver
Access The Tree at Olivers:
- John 1774-1852 and Grace (nee Lane) Oliver
John and Grace Children That Emigrated:
- James 1805-1886 and Ruth (nee Batten) Oliver
- William 1810-1904 and Sophia (nee Harris) Oliver (Emigrated to Ohio 1840)
- Mary (nee Oliver) 1811-1892 and Henry Goodman (Emigrated to Ohio 1840s)
- Samuel 1819-1873 and Elizabeth (nee Baker) Oliver
Brian's Paternal Grandmother
- Maud Carrel married Louis Oliver 1872-1938 and information on the Carroll/Carrell/Carrel Book
Brian's Paternal Great-grandmother
- Jessie Higgie married Samuel Oliver 1833-1907
Access The Tree at Jones:
- Thomas 1839-1917 and Hannah (nee Sammels) Jones
You may also search for names through the Menu at the top of the page
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