Saskatchewan Gen Web Project - SASKATCHEWAN AND ITS PEOPLE by JOHN HAWKES Vol 1II 1924


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The Saskatchewan GenWeb Volunteer Team



JOHN C. OLIVER.
John C. Oliver, city treasurer of Saskatoon and one of the prominent citizens of this district, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Henderson) Oliver, likewise natives of that coun- try. In early life the father became an educstor and followed that line of work for many years, becoming widely known. He is now retired. The public schools of Ireland afforded John C. Oliver his education and in 1906 he went to Australia, where he remained until 1911, when he came to Canada and located in Calgary, residing there until March, 1912. At that time he came to Saskatoon and soon afterward was ap- pointed assistant treasurer of the city, in which capacity he served until 1916, when he was made city treasurer and has since held this responsible position. Mr. Oliver is a self-made man and he has won a position of prominence among the men of marked ability and substantial worth in this district. Fraternally Mr. Oliver is identified with the Masons and he holds membership in the Imperial Lodge of Free Masons, and is readily con- ceded to be an exemplary member of the craft. His religious faith is that of the Anglican church and he is a consistent member of St. John's Anglican church in this city, of which he is secretary-treasurer. For recreation from his official duties Mr. Oliver turns to outdoor sports and is particularly fond of golf, holding membership in the Saskatoon City Golf Club. Mr. Oliver has taken a good citizen's part in supporting meas- ures for the growth and advancement of Saskatoon. He possesses a genial and pleasing personality and his friends are legion. He is un- married. Bibliography follows:


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THE STORY
OF
SASKATCHEWAN
AND ITS PEOPLE




By JOHN HAWKES
Legislative Librarian



Volume III
Illustrated



CHICAGO - REGINA
THE S.J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1924



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