The History of Christian County lists Peter as one of the first settlers in Greenwood Township. He and Abigail raised eleven children there. His eldest son George, grandson Henry and great grandson Willis A. Oller also all lived and farmed in the surrounding areas of Christian County during their lifetimes.
Peter and Abigail Coleman Oller are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois along with their four daughters and their husbands, their son Peter Jr. who died at the age of 18, and two sons Charles Coleman Oller and James Chester Oller. Also buried there are several of their grandchildren.
Obituary of Peter Oller (1819-1895) printed in the Daily Breeze Newspaper
Taylorville, Illinois August 1895
Obituary of Peter Oller
All that was mortal of Peter Oller was laid to rest this afternoon in the United Brethren Cemetery, 12 miles southwest of this city. Deceased passed away at his residence in this city, yesterday afternoon about 1:30 at the ripe old age of 76 years. He had been a citizen of this city for the past two years and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, seven sons and four daughters to mourn his love. THE BREEZE extends sympathy to the bereaved family in their sad affliction.
Note: He is now buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Illinois Block 12, Lot 184, Site 7
The History of Christian County lists Peter as one of the first settlers in Greenwood Township. He and Abigail raised eleven children there. His eldest son George, grandson Henry and great grandson Willis A. Oller also all lived and farmed in the surrounding areas of Christian County during their lifetimes.
Peter and Abigail Coleman Oller are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois along with their four daughters and their husbands, their son Peter Jr. who died at the age of 18, and two sons Charles Coleman Oller and James Chester Oller. Also buried there are several of their grandchildren.
Obituary of Peter Oller (1819-1895) printed in the Daily Breeze Newspaper
Taylorville, Illinois August 1895
Obituary of Peter Oller
All that was mortal of Peter Oller was laid to rest this afternoon in the United Brethren Cemetery, 12 miles southwest of this city. Deceased passed away at his residence in this city, yesterday afternoon about 1:30 at the ripe old age of 76 years. He had been a citizen of this city for the past two years and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, seven sons and four daughters to mourn his love. THE BREEZE extends sympathy to the bereaved family in their sad affliction.
Note: He is now buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Illinois Block 12, Lot 184, Site 7
Family Members
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George Oller
1848–1933
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Elizabeth May Oller Vonachen
1851–1931
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Samuel A. Oller
1853–1931
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Mary Molly Oller Busby
1854–1926
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Laura Ann Oller Busby
1857–1916
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William Oller
1859–1940
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James Chester Oller
1861–1946
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John Oller
1861–1948
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Peter Oller Jr
1863–1882
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Charles Coleman Oller
1866–1948
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Abigail Gertrude Oller Hord
1872–1926
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