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Enoch Olvey

Birth	:	14 Nov 1796 Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	11 Nov 1878 Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	White Hills Cemetery, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-36.7286870, 144.2981860
Description	:	Enoch moved his family to IN around 1827, first to Wayne Co, then to Hancock Co. He was a successful farmer and pump maker, and he and his 1st wife were members of the "Hardshell" Baptist Church. After his 1st wife died he marrier her sister Jane (Denney) Dobbins, widow of Levi Dobbins. The bd.s for his 1st marriage was Enoch Sale, son of Leonard Sale. Enoch Olvey was a witness to the will of Leonard Sale in Wilkes Co., NC in Nov. 1824. --by Edwina 7-2009 Extract from the Bio of son Levi in,... Read More	Enoch moved his family to IN around 1827, first to Wayne Co, then to Hancock Co. He was a successful farmer and pump maker, and he and his 1st wife were members of the "Hardshell" Baptist Church. After his 1st wife died he marrier her sister Jane (Denney) Dobbins, widow of Levi Dobbins. The bd.s for his 1st marriage was Enoch Sale, son of Leonard Sale. Enoch Olvey was a witness to the will of Leonard Sale in Wilkes Co., NC in Nov. 1824. --by Edwina 7-2009 Extract from the Bio of son Levi in, "History of Hancock County, Indiana, Its People, Industries and Institutions" by George J. Richman, B. L., Federal Publishing Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, 1916. Pg 1088-1090; submitted to Rootsweb: One of the earlier families of Hancock county, noted for their public spirit and, splendid achievement, is the Olvey family. The late Levi D. Olvey, who was so conspicuously identified with the best interests of Hancock county, was a member of this family. Levi D. Olvey was a native of Hancock county, born in Green township, August 20, 1840, the son of Enoch and Martha (Denny) Olvey, both of whom were natives of North Carolina. Enoch Olvey came to Hancock county at a very early day and located in the same section, part of which forms the home of the late Levi D. Olvey. Enoch Olvey was a self-made man. In spite of the lack of brilliant education, he forged ahead with an indomitable spirit and made a splendid success. He was a devout and charitable man. Enoch Olvey was assisted by a splendid helpmate, he having married Martha Denny, daughter of James and Fannie Denny, before coming to Hancock county. On his arrival in Hancock county he first entered land in Vernon township, which he later sold and bought the farm which his father-in-law had entered in Green township. This farm is now part of the farm owned by Mrs. Levi D. Olvey. Enoch Olvey improved his place in many ways. He built a substantial house and erected other buildings as they became necessary. He was known as a substantial citizen in all respects. A child born to Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Olvey was the first person to be buried in the cemetery on the farm, which has since become a public burial ground. Enoch Olvey and wife were members of the "Hardshell" Baptist church during their lifetime, in which they took much interest. To them were born the following children, Diana, Jane, Elizabeth, Ransome who served in the Civil War; Noah, Nancy, Sarah Ann, Levi D., Lavinna, Jasper and four others who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Olvey passed the remainder of their lives in Hancock county, and they established a name for good citizenship, and were of the best type of pioneers.

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Where is Enoch Olvey's memorial?
Enoch Olvey's memorial is located at: White Hills Cemetery, Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City, Australia.
When did Enoch Olvey death?
Enoch Olvey death on 11 Nov 1878 in Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Enoch Olvey's memorial?
Latitude: -36.7286870
Longitude: 144.2981860

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Martha “Patsy” Denney Olvey

(1808 - 1868)

Jane Denney Dobbins Olvey

(1815 - 1873)

Children

(unknow - unknow)

(unknow - unknow)

(1826 - 1891)

(1828 - 1854)

Elizabeth Olvey Pilkington

(1830 - 1856)

Ransom R Olvey

(1833 - 1908)

Sarah Ann Olvey

(1835 - 1847)

Louvinnie Olvey Gant

(1844 - 1920)

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