THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, BLOOMFIELD, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, July 20, 1950, Volume LXXV, Number 39, Page 1, Column 2, “Charles L. Oliphant Services are Held—Local Man Ill Two Years; Dies at Family Residence.” [Transcribed 15-Nov-03 from IHS Microfilm on file at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library, S. Franklin Street, BLOOMFIELD, IN.]

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the BLOOMFIELD Christian Church for Charles L. OLIPHANT, lifelong resident of BLOOMFIELD. Rev. Charles W. LAYTON officiated, and burial was made in Grandview Cemetery. Special music was provided during the services by the BEASLEY Quartet, with Mrs. Ray FULLER as pianist. Pallbearers were Homer TITUS, Joe HALDERMAN, Ellis COOK, Barton WONDERS, Earl NOBLE and Walter JONES.

Mr. OLIPHANT passed away at his home on South Seminary Street at 7:15 o’clock Friday evening, July 14, following an illness of two years. His condition had been serious for several weeks and critical for a few days prior to his death.

Born in BLOOMFIELD on November 22, 1886, he was the son of Frank and Tima (BYERS) OLIPHANT. A lifelong resident of BLOOMFIELD, he had been engaged in the farming industry until his health failed. He had been a member of the Red Men’s Lodge until his illness prevented him from being active, and he was also a member of the BLOOMFIELD Christian Church.

Surviving him are the wife, Rosa Lou (JACKSON) OLIPHANT; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard SAPPENFIELD, of Lyons, and Mrs. Bernard HEATON, of BLOOMFIELD route 2 and four sons, Lawson OLIPHANT, of Plainfield; Paul (Tom) and Elmer, at home, and Marcus, a cadet at West Point Military Academy. Two sons, Delmar and Orval, and one grandchild preceded him in death.

Also surviving him are eight grandchildren; three brothers, Leslie, Carl and Claude OLIPHANT, of BLOOMFIELD, and three sisters, Miss Dora OLIPHANT, of Bloomington; Mrs. Homer FODDRILL, of BLOOMFIELD, and Mrs. Grace HARRIS, of Bridgeport.

The Lester Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, BLOOMFIELD, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, July 20, 1950, Volume LXXV, Number 39, Page 7, Columns 3 & 4, “OBITUARY—Charles L. OLIPHANT.”

Charles Lister OLIPHANT was born November 22, 1886, the son of Thomas and Tima (BYERS) OLIPHANT. He departed this life July 14, 1950, at the age of 63 years. Charlie, or “Alec” as he was known to many people, was born and reared in BLOOMFIELD, and spent his entire life in Greene County. He attended the BLOOMFIELD schools where he was active in sports, and he maintained that interest throughout life. He was a great lover of baseball and basketball, always attended the game and showed much interest in every play, as most usually one or two of his boys were in the game.

His interest in outdoor life and recreation brought him in close contact with nature. He loved the rod and reel and like Peter, James, and John, he often said, “I go fishing.”

Alec was a devoted husband and father. He was very proud of his children and was like a big brother to his sons and daughters. They claimed him their “buddy” in all sports.

Early in life he joined the Christian Church in BLOOMFIELD. He was married on August 15, 1908, to Rosa Lou JACKSON. To this union were born six boys and two girls. He was preceded in death by two sons, Delmar Franklin, in 1929, and Orval Wesley, in 1947. A grandson, Marvin, also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosa OLIPHANT; daughters, Mrs. Bernard HEATON, of BLOOMFIELD, and Mrs. Bernard SAPPENFIELD, of Lyons; sons, Lawson, of Plainfield; Paul, at home. Marcus, at West Point, and Elmer, at home.

The following brothers and sisters also survive: Leslie OLIPHANT, Bloomfield; Mrs. Homer FODDRILL, Bloomfield; Mrs. Dora OLIPHANT, Bloomington; Mrs. Grace HARRIS, of Bridgeport; Carl OLIPHANT, of BLOOMFIELD, and Claude OLIPHANT, of Martinsville. Eight grandchildren also survive, and one aunt, Mrs. Nan WILSON, of BLOOMFIELD.

“Shall we gather at the river,
Where bright angels’ feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?
On the bosom of the river,
Where the Savior-King we own,
We shall meet and sorrow never,
‘Neath the glory of the throne.
On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We shall walk and worship ever,
All the happy, golden day.
Soon we’ll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease,
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.
Yes, we’ll gather at the river,
The beautiful, beautiful river,
Gather with the Saints at the river
That flows by the throne of God.”
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We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our friends and neighbors who have been so kind and thoughtful the past years, and after the passing of our husband, father and brother, Charles L. OLIPHANT. We especially thank those who sent flowers, the singers, pianist, flower bearers, pall bearers, doctors, Rev. LAYTON, and Jenkins I& Sons for their services.

Mrs. Charles L. OLIPHANT and Family, and Brothers and Sisters.
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Link to the Obituary of his father, Thomas Franklin OLIPHANT [1860IN—1929IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his mother, Mary Fay Tima OLIPHANT [1862IN—1937IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his grandfather, Jefferson Lister OLIPHANT [1836IN—1907IN], A Civil War Veteran:
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Link to the Obituary of his grandmother, Sarah Ann (DUGGER) OLIPHANT [1838IN—1922IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his great-grandfather, Lawson OLIPHANT [1806NC—1881IN]:
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Link to the Obituary of his great-grandmother, Sabra (FLOYD) DUGGER [1815TN—1903IN]:
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Following is 1900, 1910, 1920 & 1930 Greene County, Indiana census data for Charles Oliphant:


1900:
Link to the enumeration of Charles Oliphant with his parents in Bloomfield: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p...


1910:
Census date: April 15, 1910; Enumeration date: May 12, 1910
Series T624, Roll 352, Page 139, Dwelling 256, Family 256, Richland Twp., ED 36, Lines 89-93
Charles Oliphant, 23, m, Head, married 2 yrs, Farmer, IN, IN, IN
Rosa L. Oliphant, 22, m, Wife, married 2 yrs, children: 2 total, 2 living, IN, IN, IN
Louise Oliphant, 12/12, f, Daughter, IN, IN, IN
Delmar F. Oliphant, 0/12, m, Son, IN, IN, IN


1920:
Census date: January 1, 1920; Enumeration date: January 13, 1920
Series T625, Roll 435, Page 122, Dwelling 112, Family 113, Richland Twp., ED 51, Lines 81-87
Charles Oliphant, 33, m, Head, married, Farmer, IN, IN, IN
Rosa Oliphant, 29, f, Wife, married, IN, IN, IN
Louise Oliphant, 10, f, Daughter, IN, IN, IN
Delmar Oliphant, 9, m, Son, IN, IN, IN
Orval Oliphant, 8, m, Son, IN, IN, IN
Eva Oliphant, 7, f, Daughter, IN, IN, IN
Lawson Oliphant, 9/12, m, Son, IN, IN, IN


1930:
Census date: April 1, 1930; Enumeration date: April 2, 1930
Series T626, Roll 590, Page 1A, Dwelling 3, Family 3, Richland Twp., ED 14, Lines 81-87
Charles Oliphant, 43, m, Head, married, age at first marriage 21, Farmer, IN, IN, IN
Rosa Oliphant, 40, f, Wife, married, age at first marriage 18, IN, IN, IN
Orval Oliphant, 18, m, Son, single, IN, IN, IN
Eva Oliphant, 17, f, Daughter, IN, IN, IN
Lawson Oliphant, 11, m, Son, IN, IN, IN
Paul Oliphant, 9, m, Son, IN, IN, IN
Marcus Roy Oliphant, 2, m, Son, IN, IN, IN