Background
Oliver, George Tener was born on January 26, 1848 in in Ireland. Son of Henry and Margaret (Brown) Oliver.
Oliver, George Tener was born on January 26, 1848 in in Ireland. Son of Henry and Margaret (Brown) Oliver.
Bachelor of Arts, Bethany College, West Virginia, 1868, Master of Arts, 1873. (Doctor of Laws, Lafayette College, Pennsylvania, 1912).
Admitted to bar, 1871, and practiced at Pittsburgh, 1871-1881. In iron and steel manufacturing, 1881-1901. Purchased Pittsburgh Gazette and Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph, 1900, of which became publisher.
President Central Board Education, Pittsburgh, 1881-1884.
Presidential elector, 1884. Elected United States senator, March 17, 1909, for unexpired term (1909-1911) of Philander Chase Knox, resigned.
Reëlected for term 1911-1917. Home: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Married Mary Kountze, December 19, 1871.