This is part of my research on Olliffe Family History in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and their beginnings in England and Ireland.

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Added August 30th, 2005:

1911 Uxbridge, Ont. Census listing George Olliffe and family

• 1861 Census: George Olliffe St. Saviour (78 KB)
  Sometime after George & Thomasina were married in Cork, Ireland (1851, after the 'Great Famine'), they landed in England. This census return indicates they were in Middlesex (London) at least by 1854 when their daughter Lydia was born. The census also notes George & Thomasina were both born in Cork, Ireland.
• Obituary: George Olliffe of Oshawa 1922 (52 KB)
  This obituary provides valuable genealogical information as well as information about when the family first came to Canada.
• Obituary: Douglas Olliffe of Oshawa 1951 (54 KB)
  This obituary is also very informative. Taken from The Oshawa Times, April 26, 1951.
• 1891 Census: George Olliffe, St. Saviour, London (111 KB)
  This census was taken after the deaths of George & Thomasina. George (Jr.) was head of the family for the remaining children at home at the time.
• Photo: Olliffe brothers, sons of George & Lily (26 KB)
  From left to right: Ray, Reg, Doug, Bert and Frank. Photo taken at Doug & Mary's home in Oshawa around 1950.
• Marriage: George Olliffe & Lily Raby 1895 (55 KB)
  This marriage was solemnized in the parish of St. Mary, Lambeth in the county of London, England. There is a small note indicating George's father was from Ireland '(Ire)'. It also gives his profession.
• 1901 Census: George Olliffe, West Ham (100 KB)
  This census gives the names of three children of George & Evangeline Olliffe living at the time. It appears that 'William' was the age of Percy and may be the same person. Desmond died later that year. A visitor appears to be a relative of Lily's. Address also noted.
• 1881 Census: George Olliffe, St. Saviour, Surrey (165 KB)
  This census lists the names of 5 children alive or at home at the time. Occupations are given also as well as their address.
• Marriage: George Olliffe & Thomasine Good 1851 (88 KB)
  This marriage was solemnized in the parish of Brinny at Bandon, Cork, Ireland. The register notes George's profession in Ireland, and his father's (Robert Olliffe), a 'Wool Comber'.
• Death: Robert Olliffe, St. Saviour, Surrey 1858 (66 KB)
  The death of Robert Olliffe, age 2, son of George Olliffe, a "Wharf Laborer" occurred in St. Saviour, Surrey on July 30th, 1858 at the address 19 Saint Margarets Court, Southwark. The cause of death was Pertussis, Certified.
• 1881 Census: Lily Rabey, St. Saviour, Surrey (113 KB)
  This census lists Lily's parents and two brothers at home at the time. Her father's occupation ('Lighterman') and birth place are also noted.
• George Olliffe Plot Plan - Oshawa Union Cemetery (68 KB)
  The original plot plan showing the site where George Olliffe was burried in 1922. This section was designated for single burials and multiple burials for babies. *See http://www.genealogy.com/users/o/l/l/Shawn-Olliffe/PHOTO/0052photo.html
• Death: (Infant) Olliffe, Oshawa, Ontario 1910 (84 KB)
  A male twin (presumably) of Douglas Olliffe died of suffocation at birth.
• Birth: Eva Lilly Rabey, Mile End, Middlesex 1872 (67 KB)
  This English birth registration gives the full names of both parents including mother's maiden name. Lilly's father was a 'Lighterman'.
• Death: George Olliffe, St. Saviour, Surrey 1884 (81 KB)
  George Olliffe died March 8th, 1884 at his residence 46 St. Margarets Court in St. Saviour, of 'Bronchitis Asphyxia'.
• George Olliffe Plot Photo - Oshawa Union Cemetery (156 KB)
  Many here do not have markers as these people were probably very poor. Some stones appear to have been placed at a later date. If anyone is interested, perhaps one day a stone could be laid here for our ancestor George Olliffe.
• Birth: John Olliffe, St. Saviour, Surrey 1871 (59 KB)
  This birth registration gives the names of both parents including maiden name. John Olliffe was a brother of George Olliffe. The address given is the same address given in the 1871 & 1881 Censuses.
• Death: Thomasina Olliffe, St. Saviour, Surrey 1889 (87 KB)
  Thomasina Olliffe died September 18th, 1889 at 49 Newcomen Street in St. Saviour, of 'Cerebral Apoplexy'.
• Birth: Ivy Thomasina Olliffe, W Ham, Essex, 1904 (55 KB)
  A daughter born to George and Lily Olliffe in West Ham, Essex, England in 1904 before coming to Canada (around 1905). What ever became of Ivy Thomasina Olliffe?
• * Olliffe Family Tree (121 KB)
  This tree was last updated September 2003.
• Death: George Olliffe, Oshawa, Ontario 1922 (102 KB)
  Death registraion for George Olliffe noting the cause of death and contributing illness, at the Oshawa Hospital. Occupation and Industry also noted.
• Birth: Wm Geo Percival Olliffe, St. Saviour 1896 (103 KB)
  William George "Percival" Olliffe, first child of George & Lily Olliffe, was born in St. Saviour, Southwark, London, England, address 20 Mason Sreet. Percy was killed in the First World War (see "Related Links" below).
• 1871 Census: George Olliffe, St Saviour, Surrey (140 KB)
  This census gives the names of seven children of George & Thomasina living at the time. Address also noted.
• * The Ancient History of the Surname Oliffe (315 KB)
  A descriptive history of the surname Oliffe with reference to county Cork and the Plantations.

• Olliffe Family Genealogy Forum
• Debt of Honour Register in Memory of Percy Olliffe
• Oshawa Union Cemetery Map
• 1911 Uxbridge, Ont. Census listing George Olliffe and family

Shawn Friers *(See Author Photo above)

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