Oliver, Dr Charles Murray 1969
Dr. Oliver recalls his family’s background and their role in the early history of San Saba County.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. Charles Murray Oliver
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: 1969
Location: San Saba, Texas
Interviewer: Fred A. Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Oliver family background,
Move to Texas from Tennessee,
Parents,
Oliver’s birth and name,
Family background—Civil War,
Oliver’s childhood,
Homes,
Brothers and sisters,
Father’s career,
Education,
Early San Saba,
Homes and businesses,
Mob problem recalled.
Tape 1, Side 2: Family’s settlement in San Saba County,
Oliver’s children and grandchildren,
Mrs. Oliver’s family background,
Taylor and Davenport families,
Henry Taylor—her brother,
Centerfitt (?) family mentioned,
Visit to mother’s old home in Johnson County,
Sloan family discussed,
Oliver family papers discussed,
Family members,
Father’s recollections of early San Saba County,
San Saba flood in 1899—anecdotes.
Range Dates: 1860s-1969
Bulk Dates: 1890s-1969
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