Born in Franklin, Ohio, United States
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
William Henry Knowles Sr
— married
24 Aug 1873 in Chariton, Lucas, Iowa, United States
Descendants 
Died
at age 89
in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 24 Aug 2023
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Biography
Olive Jane Wilson was born on January 31, 1857 in Franklin, Ohio, United States.[1]
In 1860, Olive L (3) in Butler Township, Richland, Ohio, United States. [2]
In 1870, Olive J (13) in Pleasant Township, Wapello, Iowa, United States. [3]
Olive (16) married William Henry Knowles (27) (born on May 13, 1846 in Berlin Township, Holmes, Ohio) on August 24, 1873 in Chariton, Lucas, Iowa.[4] [5] [6] Their children were:
- Martha Ellen Knowles (1878–1976)
- William Henry Knowles (1880–1966)
- Carrie Hazel Knowles (1890–1985)
In 1880, Olive J Knowles (23), was a wife, Keeps House, in the household of Williams H. Knowles (33) in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. [7]
In 1885, Olive Knowles (28), was a wife, in the household of Wm Knowles (28) in Ward 3, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. [8]
In 1900, Olive J K* (43), was a wife, in the household of William H K* (54) in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. [9]
In 1910, Olive J Knowles (53), was a wife, in the household of William H Knowles (63) in Beatrice Ward 3, Gage, Nebraska, United States. [10]
In 1920, Olive J Knowles (61), was a wife, in the household of Willian H Knowles (73) in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. [11]
Olive died on July 25, 1946 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, aged 89. She was buried in Beatrice Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska.[1]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90394338/olive-jane-knowles: accessed 23 August 2023), memorial page for Olive Jane Wilson Knowles (1857–25 Jul 1946), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90394338, citing Beatrice Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Heather Korn (contributor 49497903).
- ↑ 1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860"
citing Page: 105; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170625; FHL microfilm: 805029; Image number: 295; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01796-8
FamilySearch Record: MCGB-3YS (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BS6-92NX
Olive L Wilson (3) in Butler Township, Richland, Ohio, United States. Born in Ohio. - ↑ 1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 12; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 004263728; FHL microfilm: 000545921; Image number: 467; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01438-1
FamilySearch Record: MDKS-369 (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DYCQ-2RD
Olive J Wilson (13) in Pleasant Township, Wapello, Iowa, United States. Born in Ohio. - ↑ Marriage:
"Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004309951; FHL microfilm: 001009238; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02553-1
FamilySearch Record: XJN2-X88 (accessed 14 April 2024)
Olive J Wilson (17) marriage to William H. Knowles (27 years) in 1873 in Lucas, Iowa, United States. - ↑ Marriage of son William Henry Knowles:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007738958; FHL microfilm: 002026484
FamilySearch Record: Q2ZL-WGDY (accessed 14 April 2024)
Olive Jane Wilson's son William Henry Knowles marriage to Clara Elizabeth Steller on 19 Mar 1902 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. - ↑ Marriage of son William Henry Knowles:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007738958; FHL microfilm: 002026484
FamilySearch Record: Q2ZL-WGCG (accessed 14 April 2024)
Olive Jane Wilson's son William Henry Knowles marriage to Clara Elizabeth Stetler on 19 Mar 1902 in Gage, Nebraska, United States. - ↑ 1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00007; Digital film/folder number: 005161280; FHL microfilm: 1254749; Image number: 411; Sheet number: 81; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: M8YD-D5S (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBX-9JMX
Olive J Knowles (23), wife, Keeps House, in household of Williams H. Knowles (33) in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. Born in Ohio, United States. - ↑ 1885 Census:
"Nebraska State Census, 1885"
citing Page: 8; Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 004639850; FHL microfilm: 499550; Image number: 343; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03877-5
FamilySearch Record: X3XT-PWF (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939N-8H9M-HF
Olive Knowles (28), wife, in household of Wm Knowles (28) in Ward 3, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. - ↑ 1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 47; Digital film/folder number: 004119889; FHL microfilm: 1240927; Image number: 586; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00859-4
FamilySearch Record: M3B9-T27 (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6X96-B1
Olive J K* (43), wife, in household of William H K* (54) in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. Born in Ohio. - ↑ 1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972816; FHL microfilm: 1374859; Image number: 709; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03462-1
FamilySearch Record: ML4D-G9H (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVH-V5H
Olive J Knowles (53), wife, in household of William H Knowles (63) in Beatrice Ward 3, Gage, Nebraska, United States. Born in Ohio. - ↑ 1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 88; Digital film/folder number: 004966365; FHL microfilm: 1820986; Image number: 750; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01962-1
FamilySearch Record: MCVR-J2P (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RNX-S48
Olive J Knowles (61), wife, in household of Willian H Knowles (73) in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States. Born in Ohio.
See also:
- Marriage of daughter Carrie Knowles:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007577017; FHL microfilm: 1986437; Record number: 69; Packet letter: J
FamilySearch Record: Q298-89FV (accessed 14 April 2024)
Olive Wilson's daughter Carrie Knowles marriage to Charles Thom on 12 Jun 1913 in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, United States.
- Marriage of daughter Elsie Irene Knowles:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007738960; FHL microfilm: 002026486
FamilySearch Record: Q2ZL-4GFV (accessed 14 April 2024)
Olive J Wilson's daughter Elsie Irene Knowles marriage to Ferdinand Fred Ruh on 15 Mar 1916 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United States.
- Marriage of son August Carl Knowles:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Marriage, Dodge, Nebraska, United States, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln; FHL microfilm 2,079,730
FamilySearch Record: Q213-3HHN (accessed 14 April 2024)
Olive Jane Wilson's son August Carl Knowles marriage to Clementine Reeder on 14 Sep 1940 in Dodge, Nebraska, United States.
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