Background
Oliver, Arthur L. was born on January 5, 1879 in Leemon, Missouri, United States. Son of Henry Clay and Mary Louise (Alexander) Oliver.
Oliver, Arthur L. was born on January 5, 1879 in Leemon, Missouri, United States. Son of Henry Clay and Mary Louise (Alexander) Oliver.
Educated State Normal School, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Bachelor of Laws, University of Texas, 1900.
Began practice at Caruthersville, 1900. Served as member Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate. United State Attorneys, Eastern District of Missouri, August 4, since 1914.
Elected First lieutenant National Guard Missouri, December 1901, later captain.
Major 6th Unattached Battalion, 1904. Organized 6th Regiment National Guard Missouri, 1908, and elected colonel.
Mason, Knights of Pythias, Elk.
Married Mary Esther Roberts, November 27, 1907. Children: John Roberts, James Arthur.