Marie elizabeth oliver biography
Marie elizabeth oliver biography
Marie elizabeth oliver biography1...
Marie Watkins Oliver
Designer of the Flag of Missouri
Marie Elizabeth Oliver (January 11, 1854 - October 18, 1944) was the designer of the Missouri state flag.[1]
Biography
Marie Elizabeth (née Watkins) Oliver was born in Ray County, Missouri to Charles Allen and Henrietta (née Rives) Watkins.
The family lived in a country home called Westover, and were fairly well off due to her father's work as both a farmer and businessman.[1] Her father developed a number of businesses with her uncle, James R. Allen, including a brickyard, flour mill, sawmill, store, and warehouse.[1] She was educated by a governess and at private schools, before attending Richmond College with her younger brothers.
Oliver became the tutor for her brothers as they prepared to attend the University of Missouri.[1] One of her brothers, Charles, roomed with a law student, Robert Burett Oliver, who would eventually become her husband.
When Charles died, Robert bega