Bill, I was reading the Fall 2002 Saga of Southern IL. and noticed two Oliver names mentioned. Maybe they are yours. Jonesboro Gazette Obituary Index, 1884-1886, Union Co., IL. 12 Apr. 1884 Fred OLIVER died of typhoid pneumonia Friday (11 Apr 1884). 24 July 1886 D.Y. OLIVER, kinsman of L.C. OLIVER, died Tuesday (20 Jul 1886), buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Born 4 Nov 1836. He left a wife, three sons and one daughter.