Burial Records · Eastern Shore & Beyond
D'Olive Family Cemetery Records
A comprehensive record of known D'Olive family burials across the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, the city of Mobile, and beyond — documenting the resting places of the family's generations from the early nineteenth century to the present.
The Ground That Holds the Family
Cemetery records are among the most reliable sources in genealogical research. A headstone inscription, a sexton's register, or a burial permit can confirm dates, relationships, and spellings that no other document preserves. For the D'Olive family, the burial record spans nearly two centuries and multiple cemeteries — from the small family plot on the original land grant to the historic cemeteries of Mobile and Baldwin County.
This page consolidates the known D'Olive family burial record from all sources: headstone inscriptions, sexton's registers, death certificates, newspaper notices, and the oral tradition preserved in Elsie D'Olive's papers and at family reunion gatherings. It is a working document — new entries are added as research uncovers them, and corrections are welcomed from family members with additional knowledge.
For researchers planning to visit these sites, practical information on location, access, and current condition is provided for each cemetery. The D'Olive family asks that all visitors treat these sites with the respect they deserve as the resting places of real people whose descendants are still living.
Eastern Shore · Mobile · Baldwin County
Known Burial Sites
The original D'Olive family burial ground, established on the land grant Dominique D'Olive received from the Spanish colonial government in 1787. The cemetery contains the earliest D'Olive family burials on the Eastern Shore, including members of the first and second generations of the American family. The site has been the subject of preservation concern, as development pressure on the Eastern Shore has affected many historic family cemeteries in the area.
Location
Near D'Olive Creek, Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay
Known Interments
| Name | Born | Died | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Louis D'Olive | June 6, 1741 | December 2, 1803 | Founder of the American branch. Born Tillac, Gers, France. Received land grant 1787. Burial location traditional; headstone not confirmed. |
| Marie Louise Baudin D'Olivee D'Olive | c. 1750 | c. 1825 | Wife of Dominique D'Olive. Burial location traditional; headstone not confirmed. |
| Jean-Baptiste D'Olive | c. 1775 | c. 1840 | Son of Dominique. Second generation. Headstone reported by Elsie D'Olive's papers; condition unknown. |
| Marguerite D'Olive | c. 1778 | c. 1845 | Daughter of Dominique. Second generation. Burial location traditional. |
Researching D'Olive Burials
Cemetery research requires patience, physical access, and cross-referencing across multiple source types. The following guidance is offered for researchers working to extend or verify the D'Olive burial record.
FindAGrave and BillionGraves
Both FindAGrave (findagrave.com) and BillionGraves (billiongraves.com) contain indexed and photographed D'Olive family headstones. Search both databases before visiting a cemetery in person — a volunteer may have already photographed the stone you are looking for.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
The ADAH in Montgomery holds death certificates, probate records, and other documents that can confirm burial locations for Alabama residents from the late nineteenth century onward. Their online catalog is searchable at archives.alabama.gov.
Baldwin County Probate Court
Probate records for Baldwin County, including estate inventories and wills, are held at the Baldwin County Probate Court in Bay Minette. These records often mention burial arrangements and can help locate family cemetery plots on the original land grant.
Mobile County Probate Court
Probate records for Mobile County are held at the Mobile County Probate Court. Death certificates from 1908 onward are available through the Alabama Center for Health Statistics and often specify the cemetery of interment.
Help Complete the Record
The D'Olive family burial record is incomplete. If you have information about D'Olive family burials not listed here — headstone photographs, death certificates, sexton's records, or family knowledge — the archive wants to hear from you.
Headstone photographs
Photographs of D'Olive family headstones from any cemetery, any era. High-resolution images preferred.
Death certificates
Death certificates for D'Olive family members, which often specify the cemetery of interment and the attending physician.
Sexton's records
Cemetery sexton's registers or burial records that include D'Olive family entries.
Corrections
Corrections to dates, spellings, or relationships in the entries above, based on documentary evidence or reliable family knowledge.
Unknown burials
Information about D'Olive family members whose burial locations are currently unknown to the archive.
Site condition reports
Current condition reports for the D'Olive Family Cemetery and other sites, particularly regarding headstone preservation and access.