Background
Oliver, Joseph Doty was born on August 2, 1850 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of James and Susan (Doty) Oliver.
Oliver, Joseph Doty was born on August 2, 1850 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of James and Susan (Doty) Oliver.
Student of University of Notre Dame, Indiana, to 1865, De Pauw U. to 1866.
With Oliver Chilled Plow Works (founded by father), from 1866, president, 1908. Chairman of the Board Oliver Farm Equipment Company. Director P.,C.,C.&Saint Louis Railroad Company, First National Bank (Chicago), Chase National Bank (New York).
President board directors Purdue University, 1906-1924.
State chairman West.S.S., World War.
Married Anna Gertrude Wells, December 10, 1884. Children: James Oliver, Mistress Gertrude Cunningham, Joseph Doctorate., Susan Catherine.