Career
Born in Oxford County, Ontario, Oliver moved to Lethbridge in 1886. After she died in 1912, Oliver married Margaret C. Cossaboom, and had a son with her. Oliver served as mayor 1902–1905.
Under his administration (as well as the mayor before him), Lethbridge secured its first waterworks and sewage disposal system.
Outside of his mayoral term, he built houses. He owned Oliver Block and Oliver Apartments.
