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Birth Name: Chase Russell Oliver
Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 16, 1985
Ethnicity: English, some Scottish and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish
Chase Oliver is an American politician, activist, sales account executive, and HR representative. He was the Libertarian Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 2024.
He has deep roots in Tennessee.
Chase’s paternal grandfather was Earl Russell Oliver (the son of Nathan Carter Oliver and Helen Lavana Merrick). Earl was born in Kentucky. Nathan was the son of Nathan Feasure Oliver and Mary Etta Oliver. Helen was the daughter of Margaret Dianah Merrick.
Chase’s paternal grandmother was Minnie Frances Moss (the daughter of Charlie Franklin Moss and Cora Mai Holder). Minnie was born in Tennessee. Charlie was the son of James Bryant Moss and Minnie Marvie Cothran. Cora was the daughter of William Johnson Holder and Alice Haliburton Shoulders.
Chase’s maternal grandfather was Jerry Kenneth Rogers (the son of Jeffie Rogers and Nellie Ventress Poole). Jeffie was the son of George Henry Rogers and Mary Elizabeth Legg. Nellie was the daughter of George Washington Poole and Nancy Jane Poole.
Chase’s maternal grandmother was Mary Lois Kirkland (the daughter of Jessie/Jesse William Kirkland and Lillie Catherine Boyd). Mary was born in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee. Lillie was the daughter of P. A. Boyd and Nellie J. Dutton.
Sources: Genealogy of Chase Oliver – https://gw.geneanet.org
Marriage record of Chase’s maternal grandparents, Jerry Kenneth Rogers and Mary Lois Kirkland – https://www.familysearch.org