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Reuban Ward OLIPHANT

Reuban Ward OLIPHANT

Male 1889 - 1972  (82 years)

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  1. 1.  Reuban Ward OLIPHANT was born on 20 Feb 1889 in , Dickson, Tennessee (son of Samuel Harrison OLIPHANT and Julia Elizabeth HAMILTON); died on 10 Jan 1972; was buried in Jan 1972 in Fairview, Williamson, TN, New Hope Cem.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LCYQ-FYB


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Harrison OLIPHANT was born on 24 Feb 1858 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee (son of Presley Ward OLIPHANT and Mary Leanne FITZHUGH); died on 27 Apr 1915 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LCYQ-FYW
    • _UID: D946164C1CEF48A69B8EFCACDF6F74919E35

    Samuel married Julia Elizabeth HAMILTON on 11 Mar 1886 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Archibald Newton HAMILTON and Elizabeth Jane HALL) was born on 19 Jun 1865 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; died on 31 Dec 1938 in White Bluff, Dickson, Tennessee; was buried in Jan 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Julia Elizabeth HAMILTON was born on 19 Jun 1865 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia (daughter of Archibald Newton HAMILTON and Elizabeth Jane HALL); died on 31 Dec 1938 in White Bluff, Dickson, Tennessee; was buried in Jan 1939.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LCYQ-N7T
    • _UID: 8A1EDF120FB24EBC81030119BB6744EC54B5
    • Residence: 1900, ED 4 Civil District 4, Dickson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1910, Civil District 1, Williamson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1920, Civil District 1, Williamson, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth OLIPHANT was born on 5 Jan 1887 in , Dickson, Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1965.
    2. 1. Reuban Ward OLIPHANT was born on 20 Feb 1889 in , Dickson, Tennessee; died on 10 Jan 1972; was buried in Jan 1972 in Fairview, Williamson, TN, New Hope Cem.
    3. Benjamin Larkin OLIPHANT was born on 11 Sep 1890 in , Dickson, Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1917; was buried in Aug 1917 in Burns, Dickson, TN, Welch Cem.
    4. William Edgar OLIPHANT was born on 28 Jul 1892 in , Dickson, Tennessee; died in May 1983 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee; was buried in 1983 in Taylortown (Dickson), Dickson, Tennessee.
    5. James Porter OLIPHANT was born on 23 Jan 1894 in , Dickson, Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1974; was buried in Apr 1974 in Mc Ewen, Humphries, Tennessee.
    6. Sara Sallie Etta OLIPHANT was born on 27 May 1896 in Dickson, Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1981; was buried in Montgomery, Tennessee.
    7. Henry Isiah OLIPHANT was born on 16 Feb 1898 in Dickson, Tennessee; died on 13 May 1956 in Williamson, Tennessee; was buried in May 1956 in Fairview, Williamson, Tennessee.
    8. Liddie OLIPHANT was born on 2 Apr 1900 in Dickson, Tennessee; died in 1904.
    9. Cecil Lee Roy OLIPHANT was born on 15 Feb 1902 in , Dickson, Tennessee; died in Sep 1979 in Kingston Springs, Cheatham, Tenn.
    10. Felix Dee OLIPHANT was born on 24 Sep 1904 in , Burns, Tenn; died on 12 Apr 1925; was buried in Garton Cemetery, United States of America, Dickson, United States of America, Tennessee, Dickson, City, Tennessee.
    11. Clyde OLIPHANT was born on 27 Aug 1906 in , Dickson, Tennessee; died on 27 Aug 1906 in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee.
    12. Herschel OLIPHANT was born on 27 Nov 1908 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee; died in Apr 1909; was buried in Family Cem., Burns, Tennessee.
    13. Rufus OLIPHANT was born on 25 Jul 1910 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee; died in Dec 1910; was buried in Family Cem., Burns, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Presley Ward OLIPHANTPresley Ward OLIPHANT was born in 1810 in Rutherford County, Tennessee (son of James Monroe OLIPHANT and Mary "Polly" COMPTON); died in Jun 1884 in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LZQ5-BCR
    • _UID: B3A3AB4DE95642E09165D6AC0F4300B62F78
    • Residence: 1812, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1830, Crawford, Arkansas
    • Residence: 1860, Rutherford, Tennessee; Smyrna Tn
    • Residence: 1870, Williamson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1880, District 1, Williamson, Tennessee

    Notes:

    According to W.H. Oliphant, Presley moved from Rutherford to Williamson Co. before the war between the states about the year 1860.

    The 1860 census shows him already in Nashville, Dickson County, age 50. Occupation: Wagonmaker. With Mary L (wife) age 35; Josephine age 13; Caroline age 10; Charlotte age 8; John P age 6; James M. age 5; Andrew age 4; Samuel age 2, Silas age 1; Benjamin age?

    Also found in 1870 census aged 60, occupation farmer, with:
    Mary L, wife, age 45
    Josehphine age 23
    Caroline age 21
    Charlotte age 20
    John age 18
    James age 17
    Andrew age 15
    Benjamin age 14
    Samuel age 12
    Silas age 11
    Irra age 7 or 9
    Sarah age 6
    Leanour? age 4
    Amma? age 2

    1850 Census in Gambill, Rutherford, Tennessee:
    Presley W. Oliphant age 40
    Mary L. Oliphant age 25
    Josephine age 4
    ?Larickipa? Oliphant age 1
    Charlotte Oliphant age 1/12?

    1880 Census
    NameAge
    P. W. Olephant70
    Mary S. Olephant55
    Caroline Olephant31
    Samuel Olephant21
    Sally C. Olephant17
    Fitz Hugh S. Olephant15
    Naomia An Olephant12
    Martha L. Olephant6




    LDS records shows him as dying in Williamson County. The last 4 children are from LDS records and are missing from the Oliphant papers which only show 9 children. An interview with child Silas confirms there were 13 children in the family.

    Presley married Mary Leanne FITZHUGH on 16 Feb 1848 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John B. FITZHUGH and Nancy BLACKMAN) was born in 1825 in Nolensville Pike, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1889 in Williamson County, Tennessee; was buried in Jingo Farm, Fairview, Willliamson, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Leanne FITZHUGH was born in 1825 in Nolensville Pike, Davidson County, Tennessee (daughter of John B. FITZHUGH and Nancy BLACKMAN); died on 9 Dec 1889 in Williamson County, Tennessee; was buried in Jingo Farm, Fairview, Willliamson, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LWK7-XLC
    • _UID: B3951A72BDF44C778B09BDA135245CCBBA8D
    • Residence: 1850, Rutherford county, part of, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1850, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1860, Davidson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1860, 3rd District, Davidson, Tennessee; Census
    • Residence: 1870, Williamson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1880, District 1, Williamson, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Buried:
    "Jingo", Williamson Co., TN

    Children:
    1. Mary Josephine OLIPHANT was born about 1846 in Arkansas; died on 14 Feb 1919.
    2. Narcissa Caroline OLIPHANT was born in Nov 1848 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; and died.
    3. Charlotte Harriet OLIPHANT was born on 6 May 1850 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1902 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    4. John P. OLIPHANT was born in 1852 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; died before 1900 in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee.
    5. James Monroe OLIPHANT was born on 15 Apr 1853 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; died on 22 Dec 1904 in Williamson County, Tennessee; was buried in Martin Garton Ce, Burns, Dickson, TN.
    6. Alfred David "Andrew" OLIPHANT was born on 27 Jul 1854 in La Vergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; died on 2 Nov 1924 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; was buried in Burns, Dickson Co., Tennessee United States.
    7. Benjamin Millard OLIPHANT was born on 24 Feb 1856 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; died on 14 May 1942 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
    8. 2. Samuel Harrison OLIPHANT was born on 24 Feb 1858 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 1915 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee.
    9. Silas Tucker OLIPHANT was born on 30 Jun 1859 in Lavergne, Rutherford, Tennessee; died after 7 Jul 1939 in Burns, Dickson Co., Tennessee.
    10. J. Irra OLIPHANT was born in 1861 in Williamson County, Tennessee; died in 1875.
    11. Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth OLIPHANT was born in Dec 1862 in Williamson County, Tennessee; died on 27 Mar 1901 in Williamson County, Tennessee.
    12. Lee Fitzhugh OLIPHANT was born in 1866 in Williamson County, Tennessee; and died.
    13. Leanna OLIPHANT was born in 1868 in Williamson County, Tennessee; and died.

  3. 6.  Archibald Newton HAMILTON was born on 30 Mar 1837 in Georgia; died on 3 Jun 1911 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; was buried on 5 Jun 1911 in Wheeler Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LDX6-LQ2

    Archibald married Elizabeth Jane HALL. Elizabeth was born on 4 Oct 1840 in Abbeville, South Carolina; died in 1920 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Jane HALL was born on 4 Oct 1840 in Abbeville, South Carolina; died in 1920 in Burns, Dickson, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: G6YR-573

    Children:
    1. 3. Julia Elizabeth HAMILTON was born on 19 Jun 1865 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; died on 31 Dec 1938 in White Bluff, Dickson, Tennessee; was buried in Jan 1939.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Monroe OLIPHANTJames Monroe OLIPHANT was born in 1774 in Rowan County, North Carolina (son of Robert OLIPHANT and Rebecca CLAYTON); died in Feb 1849 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: GQP1-ZGD
    • Occupation: Tennessee; wheelwright, carpenter
    • Residence: Rutherford, Tennessee; District #3 Hart Springs
    • Residence: Rutherford, Tennessee; Hart's Spring and LaVergne
    • _UID: 669A4F3D2AEB42B58F954DB28F940EDECA98
    • 157 acres: 20 Jul 1804, Rutherford, Tennessee; Bought From Samuel oliphant
    • Residence: 1810, Old Jefferson, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1820, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1840, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Will written: 1 Jan 1849
    • Will Proved: 9 Mar 1849, Rutherford, Tennessee

    Notes:

    James Oliphant/Oliphint was born in about 1774 in North Carolina. He was married in Davidson Co Tennessee to Polly Compton on 1 Sep 1797. In 1804, he purchased 157 acres from Samuel Oliphant for $314 which was a part of Samuel's 1801 purchase listed above. James appears in the 1810, 1820, and 1840 censuses of Rutherford County, and his will was written and proved in Rutherford County in 1849.

    Incorrect assumptions and connections primarily made in the 1980's by other researchers confuse this James Oliphant with another who married Jane Rankin. It is clear through Census records and other facts, that there were TWO lines, distinct and seperate.

    James Oliphant of Rutherford County and Mary Polly Compton had ten children, viz.: Samuel, Amelia, Harriet, Presley Ward who married Mary Leanne Fitzhugh and from whom I descend, Isaac, Andrew, William, James, Franklin, and Martha. The following will and add-ons apply:

    Will of James Oliphant
    The will, taken from the Rutherford County, Tennessee Court Records, Book 15, reads as follows:
    I James Oliphint of the county of Rutherford and State of Tennessee do make and
    publish this my will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made. First, I direct that my body be decently intered in a manner suitable to my condition in life in the burying ground on my own plantation by the side of my beloved wife; As to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with; I dispose of the same as follows. First, I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my disease as possible out of any monies that may come into the hands of my Executor; Second, I direct that all my property both real and personal not otherwise disposed in this will be sold at public sale by my Executor, the land all together or in lots as may be thought most advisable by my Executor; Third I give and bequeath to my daughter Harriet N. Oliphint one good bed and furniture, one cow & calf this she never recd & my other children have; Fourth, I give to my Grand children Harriet Smelage, Frances Smelage & William Smelage fifty dollars each; Sixth, I reserve one half acre of ground including the burial ground, and I direct that fifty dollars out of any monies that may come into the hands of my Executor be appropriated to puting a good inclosure around the graves; Seventh, all the balance of my estate I give and direct
    to be equally divided among my children I.E. Samuel H. Oliphint, Prestley W. Oliphint,
    Isaac N. Oliphint, Hariet N. Oliphint, Andrew J. Oliphint, James M. Oliphint, Franklin
    M. Oliphint and William C. Oliphint; Not considering my daughter Harriet N. Oliphint in a situation suitable to transail her own business I wish and direct that Prestley W. Oliphint be appointed her Guardian and that he take charge of her & her estate. And I do hereby make ordain and appoint my neighbor & friend John F. Blair Executor to this my last will and testament written on one sheet of paper, in witness whereof I James Oliphint the said testator have to this my last will set my hand and seal in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and forty nine and January the first day.
    Signed sealed & published
    in presence of us
    I. N. Oliphint James Oliphint (Seal)
    A. J. Oliphint
    James W Blair
    J. C. Gooch

    The will was recorded 9 Mar 1849 by witnesses Blair and Gooch
    John F. Blair notified that James Oliphint was deceased and he was appointed Executor,
    dated 10 Mar 1849.
    An inventory of the property of James Oliphint sold was dated 20 Mar 1849, and recorded 18 Jul 1849.
    An additional return of the property of James Oliphint was recorded on 7 Mar 1851.
    Final settlement recorded 26 Jun 1851.

    GOOD INFO Found at http://www.jsscott.com/tennesseeheritage/html/I1383.html to help clarify false assumptions.

    Summary of events:
    1783 - Davidson County formed
    1796 - Tennessee becomes state
    1797 - James marries Polly
    1803 - Rutherford County formed from Davidson County
    1804 - James named in first meeting of the court of Rutherford Co to the first grand jury.
    1804 - James purchases 157 acres in Rutherford County from Samuel Oliphant.
    1810 - James in 1810 census for Rutherford Co.
    1820 - James in 1820 census for Rutherford Co. as James Olivent
    1840 - James in 1840 census for Rutherford Co. as Jas. Oliphint
    1849 - James' will written in Jan, proved in March

    James married Mary "Polly" COMPTON on 1 Sep 1797 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William COMPTON and Charity LEIPER) was born on 1 Sep 1776 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died about 1845 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary "Polly" COMPTONMary "Polly" COMPTON was born on 1 Sep 1776 in Culpepper County, Virginia (daughter of William COMPTON and Charity LEIPER); died about 1845 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: L6NV-RCW
    • Name: Polly
    • Residence: Boone, Kentucky
    • Residence: Culpeper, Virginia
    • _UID: 3562A44B71C14D27AAAEABB45E50C373C7C6

    Notes:

    It is believed that two of the Compton girls, married two James Oliphant.
    Mary Compton married James Oliphant
    Polly Compton married James Glass Oliphant in Sept 1979.
    TWO distinct and DIFFERENT Oliphant family lines, often confused by researchers as one line with overlapping offspring of impossible proportions.

    Children:
    1. Amelia E. OLIPHANT was born about 1805; and died.
    2. 4. Presley Ward OLIPHANT was born in 1810 in Rutherford County, Tennessee; died in Jun 1884 in Williamson County, Tennessee.
    3. Isaac Newton OLIPHANT was born in 1812; and died.
    4. Samuel Roberts OLIPHANT was born on 28 Feb 1812 in Greene County, Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1893 in Smeadly, Johnson Co. AR.
    5. Dr. James Madison OLIPHANT was born on 30 Apr 1816 in Greene County, Tennessee; died in 1901 in Greene County, Tennessee; was buried in Mt. Hebron E.U.B. Church Cemetery, Greene Co. TN.
    6. Andrew Issac OLIPHANT was born about 1818; and died.
    7. Martha A. OLIPHANT was born in 1820; and died.
    8. Harriet N. OLIPHANT was born on 16 Dec 1821 in Greene, Tennessee; died in 1908.
    9. Franklin M. OLIPHANT was born in 1825; and died.
    10. William Smith OLIPHANT was born on 3 Oct 1828 in Greene, Tennessee; died on 9 Mar 1911 in Barnesville, Lamar, Georgia.

  3. 10.  John B. FITZHUGHJohn B. FITZHUGH was born in 1791 in Salisbury, Guilford County, North Carolilna (son of Samuel FITZHUGH and Lydia Ann HOPKINS); died in Nov 1861 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LZ4V-ZV8
    • Name: John FITZHUGH
    • _UID: EB69BE9B1E894A87849EBC6823989D5316CB
    • Residence: 1850, Davidson County, Part Of, Davidson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1860, The 8th District, Davidson, Tennessee

    Notes:

    John's parents were Samuel and Lydia Hopkins Fitzhugh who, together with their eight children, moved to Davidson County from Guilford County, NC, between 1801-1804.

    They later lived in Madison County, Tennessee and he and his wife had 14 children.

    Found in 1860 Census at age 69, living with dauther Angelina and supposed housekeeper Lydia Goodman age 30. Confirms birth in North Carolina and was a farmer with substantial holdings.

    Also found in 1850 Census age 58 living with daughters Martha, Susan, Margaret, (Angeline) Paulina and son John. (with one female slave, aged 58)

    John B. Fitzhugh purchased the family homeplace from some of his siblings.

    John married Nancy BLACKMAN on 20 Nov 1819 in Davidson County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Bennett BLACKMAN and Susanna (Tabitha) HAYES) was born on 13 Mar 1803 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died about 1846 in Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Nancy BLACKMAN was born on 13 Mar 1803 in Davidson County, Tennessee (daughter of Bennett BLACKMAN and Susanna (Tabitha) HAYES); died about 1846 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LZ89-WPC
    • _UID: C9D438CA474A43869AF3C8B83C494D17EF5D
    • Alt. Birth: 11 Mar 1805, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Twin.

    Conflict with birthdate 1 Oct, 1804 - same parents

    Children:
    1. Benjamin S. FITZHUGH was born in 1822; and died.
    2. James Monroe FITZHUGH was born in 1824 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 4 Dec 1906; was buried in Mount Olivet Cem, Nashville, Davidson, TN.
    3. 5. Mary Leanne FITZHUGH was born in 1825 in Nolensville Pike, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 9 Dec 1889 in Williamson County, Tennessee; was buried in Jingo Farm, Fairview, Willliamson, Tennessee.
    4. Lydia Ann FITZHUGH was born in 1830 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    5. Martha FITZHUGH was born on 27 Jan 1832; died on 4 Sep 1870.
    6. Susan E. FITZHUGH was born in 1834 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    7. Margaret FITZHUGH was born in 1837 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    8. John B. FITZHUGH was born in 1838 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    9. Angeline Pauline FITZHUGH was born in 1841 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.


  

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