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The Oliver family were for many years the tenants of New House Farm in Church Road.

Will of Joseph Oliver of Hartley, yeoman (1731)
KAO DRa/PW7 

He leaves his soul to Almighty God "who gave it, in assured hopes of joyful resurrection" and body for decent burial.

To George Oliver of Dartford: £20

To daughter Elizabeth: £20

To wife Mary Oliver: £20

To eldest son Joseph: £20; Mary and Joseph to be executors

Wife to have all personal effects for life, then Joseph.

(S) Joseph Oliver
Witnesses: (S) John Young; (S) Richard Rabson; (S) John Gwynne

Dated 8 January 1730
Proved 8 September 1731

Death Duty Register - Joseph Oliver of Hartley, butcher (1806)
PRO IR26/

(18 December 1806) Joseph Oliver of Hartley, administration to William Oliver of Hartley, husbandman, son

Estate £100