Odell - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Omar O'Dell

jwodell1 — 2012-05-06 13:34:05Z

I'm Jerry O'Dell, grandson of Omar. I wrote you a long
message, but I think it didn't get processed.

I'm jwodell@comcast.net

Sorry -- I know a lot about those people.

Re: Omar O'Dell

jwodell1 — 2012-05-06 13:30:37Z

Hi. I'm Jerry W O'Dell, grandson of Omar O'Dell. He was supposed to have 20 children, and I only saw him a couple of times because of WWII.

He was a large, tough man, very successful in business.
His children (some) were Tennise, John, Wayne, Preacher,
Hazel, and many more.

He died about 1944 because he had pneumonia, and wouldn't go to a doctor. Finally my father, Curtis, went over and ordered him to do it. But it was too late.

I go to Gallipolis, and note that the lumberyard is still functioning. Omar sold lumber, made cider in a great big press, and was said to have owned half ot the town.

My father, Curtis Kearns, was a very successful insurance man in Dayton, Ohio. Omar didn't get along with his father very well (or anyone, for that matter) but Omar's father was said to be the most beloved man in Gallia county. He had 217 children and grandchildren, and used to send each one a quarter at Christmas time. My uncle John took over the lumberyard, and I think he did very well.Nice man.

I hope that this helps a bit. A lot of the children settled in Zephyrhills, Florida

Re: SWANCEY

keylimegiraffe25 — 2012-04-29 00:52:55Z

hi, could you pls help me with info on the SWANCEY family of South Carolina. Eleanor Swancey, born 1754, m John Swords
Her parents, James Swancey...etc..any info would be so appreciated..I am so happy, i just found out i am irish!

Thanks,
Christina

Parents of Bartlett O'Dell

odellcl — 2012-04-23 11:22:55Z

I amd looking for the parents of Bartlett O'Dell who was born in Washington Couty, Tennessee.

Re: William Odell Marston Moretain

diggerpig — 2012-04-16 23:07:32Z

Hi, I would love any info you can send me. Although the William (1836) is not my direct line it appears he does match up farther down especially any info you can send about him all the way back to Stephan. You can email off post at diggerpig@shaw.ca Thank you

Re: William Odell Marston Moretain

liliasodell — 2012-04-16 15:44:49Z

Hi. I know this is an old post, but are you still looking? If so, is your Ontario immigrant the William Odell who was born 1836, son of William James Odell and Ann Read, married to Martha Whitman? If he is, I have quite a lot of info, going back to the William you mention (b 1624, married Ann Polins, children - William, John and Richard), and even his father - Stephen, who married Joan Basterfield. The 1624 William was the miller in Marston (and possibly benefactor of the local church). The Ontario William was my great-grandfather's eldest brother. Let me know if I can help out - I've a lot of records not available on the internet.

John Odell, b. England d. Hartford CT

BBarber69 — 2012-04-15 22:15:20Z

I'm working on my young nieces family tree and I'm trying to find more information on their 3rd great grandfather John Odell. John was born in England Mar 1857 and I can't find his parentage because on English census there are too many John Odell's that fit that birth year. John married Ann Emily Piggot. The first 3 children were born in Canada and the last, Florence, my nieces 2x great grandmother, was born in New York. John is on the 1900 census in Marlborough, MA and on the 1910 & 1920 census' in Hartford, CT. John died in Hartford and is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford. I'm very interested in finding the name of his parents so I can better look at the family in the English census'. Thank you very much for any help given.

Re: John Odell of Fallsburgh, Sullivan Co., NY

annekellergeraci — 2012-04-13 12:55:38Z

Thanks, Jeanne. So, Alice could have been born to Nathaniel O'Dell (see post below) in 1873. Where did the family go? Any idea where Alphazina lived?

Re: John Odell of Fallsburgh, Sullivan Co., NY

annekellergeraci — 2012-04-13 12:54:09Z

That's what I'm thinking, Mitch. I saw Vesti Snyder's posts in the Delaware County discussion board about Minnie Carl Stevens Ward and I do have a Minerva Carl in the 1870 census living with the same parents. Could you send me any information you have about Nathaniel? I can't seem to get in touch with Vesti, although I've tried 5 different e-mails as well as Facebook. From Vesti's descriptions, she sounds like a really colorful gal, with at least 4 different husbands. Isn't this fun?

Re: John Odell of Fallsburgh, Sullivan Co., NY

mitchfam175 — 2012-04-13 12:12:51Z

Alice O'Dell could have been Minerva Carl's and Nathaniel O'Dell's daughter. Nathaniel and Minerva were married on September 22, 1869 in Neversink, Sullivan County, New York. They had 4 children, who they are I am still working on that. In Nathaniel's Civil War records obtained from the national archives on May 4 1898 while appling for a pension that he was married to Minerva Carl and had 4 children with her and that he has been living with Eunice since Dec 15, 1887 and has had 6 children with her up to then. So Alice could be Minerva and Nathaniels.

Re: John Odell of Fallsburgh, Sullivan Co., NY

JeanneCrews27 — 2012-04-13 03:06:56Z

Sorry, my Alphazina did have brothers, Nathaniel, Benjamin and James, and it sounds like Alice would be about the age to be a daughter of one of them maybe. My information is sketchy but I don't see an Alice.

Re: John Odell of Fallsburgh, Sullivan Co., NY

annekellergeraci — 2012-04-13 00:55:22Z

Jeanne:

Have you ever come across an Alice ODell? She was born in about 1873 and is first seen in the 1880 census living with John and Lucinda Carl in Rockland, Sullivan Cty. She is listed as a "step-daughter" but she may actually be a granddaughter to John and Lucinda. They have a bunch of kids in the 1870 census, any one of which could have had children, then died before 1880. I'm at a dead end here.

Any thoughts?

- Anne Keller Geraci

Re: Eugene Odell & Mollie Baulch - Sumner TN

fambaulch — 2012-04-03 16:39:35Z

I think I can answer that question for you. Mollie's birth and marriage are listed in her father's bible. See http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsumner/brbaulchwm.htm for a transcription from the bible of William Nicholas Baulch. William Nicholas Baulch is my great-grandfather.

Re: Isaac/Caleb O'Dell in NY, VA, TN, MO, OK

sclark1004 — 2012-03-10 01:08:23Z

Howdy --
Still out here from 1999.
I have just a few of the O'Dell's on Ancestry as SClark1004 - or you can e-mail @ KAYBOBSTEP@AOL.COM.
In the meantime I'll go hunt down the unposted info.

Happy Hunting !

Kay Stephens

Isaac/Caleb O'Dell in NY, VA, TN, MO, OK

EELLIOTT — 2012-03-09 08:27:19Z

My family apparently descends from two of the sons of Isaac O'Dell 1750 and wife Abigail Mansfield 1755.
(A) One side of my family descends from their son Caleb O'Dell b 1780/1781 and wife Rachel Clevenger 1785?, their son Andrew O'Dell 1827 and wife Sarah Ann (Sally) Van Sickle 1830, then Luvisa/Lavisa Pernita O'Dell 1855 and spouse Lawrence McCrory 1850.
(B) The other side descends from Isaac and Abigail O'Dell's son Simon Odell 1788 and wife Mary Turner, then Abigail Odell 1831? and spouse Harvey C. Ray 1821, then John C. Ray 1853 and wife Arminta Roach 1860.
I would love to compare information with others researching these lines. Are any of you from these 1999-2002 postings still out there?

Odells and Cherokees

HikeNFish — 2012-02-26 04:17:34Z

My Odell line goes back to William Odell who migrated to Mass. in 1649. I am trying to find a link to the Cherokee Indian tribe because of a story in the family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Odell from Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois

PHadfield77 — 2012-02-07 09:02:40Z

Please Stay in touch with me regarding Odell and Hadfield family tree research. I want to give you my regular email is: hpjr4@aol.com just in case.
Have you ever went to Sailor Springs, IL to just look at the old springs...the town is so very small population is 150 people. Kind of run down now. Did you get a picture we took of Mary Odell Hadfield in front of the house she grew up in? If you have the "100" Birthday book I made for Mary..I believe the pic was in their.
I try to do research when I can. I keep going back to the Hadfield's family research.
Pam Hadfield

Reginald Odell of Boston, Mass

vj39 — 2012-01-30 00:57:14Z

My great great grandfather John L O'Dell was very good at keeping notes/records. He was born 1846 and died 1932 at Quick, WV. I have a copy of a letter dated 1915 that he had answered about the O'Dell line. He said he was descended from a Reginald Odell of Boston and then named Reginald sons. Now if I go by that and I see no reason I shouldn't, that would mean he was descended from Reginald's son Samuel. I cannot find anything on Samuel and who he married as of yet. Anyone have any information? I sure would appreciate it! Thanks.

John Henry O'Dell

Susiethemomof3 — 2012-01-16 01:20:36Z

My mother was Barbara Sue O'Dell. Her father was John Henry Odell. My mother was born in Sherman Texas. She never knew any of her fathers family and was raised by her mother Ethel Cravens O'Dell. When I was a child mother told me that she had siblings from her father and his new wife. I would like to connect with my cousins. I know that one of my Aunts name is Allegra O'dell and I think her married name is Davis.

Re: Renssalaer Odells

texasspo — 2012-01-12 08:31:26Z

There is an Adolphus Odell who married Amy (or annie) Akins in 1835, and had 6 children Henry C, Hiram L, Horace G, David W (My ancestor), Hannah F, and Mary C. He seems to have moved to Geauga County, Ohio, and then back to NY

Re: Eli Odell and Asenath Parcher

PaBattani — 2012-01-07 19:30:13Z

Clarification: ELi Odell was my GGGG Grandfather

Re: Eli Odell and Asenath Parcher

PaBattani — 2012-01-07 19:29:04Z

Sorry- My knowledge of 'where' it came from is limited.
I only know that it was (possibly) written down by my great grandmother, Martha Jane Odell b. 1832, daughter of Eli and Asenath, and passed down orally.

I guess this means you and I are related!
I also found out that my parents were related by means of the Odells out of Dutchess County, NY and these VT Odells.
As far as I can tell, the Odells are English, although ODELL is Irish?

So everyone seems to be related; I guess it makes sense since we are all related since Adam and Eve!

Sorry I couldn't help more.

Re: Eli Odell and Asenath Parcher

angjameson — 2012-01-06 17:37:24Z

Thanks. Eli was my gggg granfather on my mom's side of the family. . . and there does seem to be quite a bit of information about him and his family, both from Crawford County and then Madison County, IA. I descend from his youngest daughter Marietta, who married Casper Armbrest.

I have a similar line to yours going back on him, but no one seems to know where that information came from? Is it just family tradition, did someone research it and find records, and if so what are those records? That's what I'm trying to hunt down right now.

I guess maybe I need to track down a probate or will for Jacob who died in 1842 and see if it names Eli to prove the connection there.

Anyway if you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks!!!

Angie

PS - Yes in Crawford County, he definitely known as a stop on the RR. . . I can't find mention of it in Madison County, but I believe his son Noah, who settled in Adams County was a stop in Iowa after the family moved. Such an interesting thing to know about the family.

Re: Eli Odell and Asenath Parcher

PaBattani — 2012-01-06 17:03:20Z

It is 2012 but perhaps better late, than never!

Eli Odell was my ggg-granadfather
According to my family knowledge the male lineage is:

Jacob 1777 VT-1842 OH
Jacob Sr. 1737 Dutchess County, NY-1823 VT
Augustine 1711 RI-1785-Dutchess Co. NY
Joseph 1690 RI-1760
Augustine or Austin 1665 England-1740 RI

PS: The Eli Odell house was a notorious underground RR refuge in 1840-50's

Calling all Odells/O’Dells - Please help!

laurierollinson — 2012-01-03 01:35:36Z

Hello,

My maiden name is O’Dell (although my ancestry research shows original spelling was Odell) and I have spent years trying to get past my great-grandfather’s generation and it’s just been a true brick wall.

Through a coincidence I have two Odell ancestors that seem to be unrelated
.
My great grandfather was Charles Edgar Odell (1870-1933) and his father was John A. Odell (1849- early 1880’s). I can’t get past John A. Odell -- who apparently was born in Virginia (W. Virginia perhaps) but lived in Warren County, Pennsylvania as an adult. Charles E. Odell married a girl named Minnie Andrews (1870-1967.)

Now here is where the coincidence comes in -- Minnie Andrews’s mother’s maiden name was also Odell.....Florence Selena Odell (1844-1926) married Frederick S. Andrews (1840-192.) Florence S. Odell Andrew’s father was a man named Ansel Hurlburt Odell (1800-1885.) I have lots of records on Ansel as an adult in Walworth, Troy County,
Wisconsin --but just can find his parents. Ansel H. Odell was born in Vermont about 1800 and showed up in Wisconsin as a young man.

I persuaded one of my brothers to submit his DNA a few years ago but have made no progress. Would love to track down both of my Odell lines.

Kind Regards,

An Odell Cousin

looking for Odell relatives

HikeNFish — 2011-11-28 18:38:42Z

Hi, My grandmother was Leah May Odell and was born in Maspeth, NY. Her parents were John Morris Odell and Mary Fleckenstein. John was born in Westchester, NY, Mary in Newtown, NY. leah was brought up by relatives: John and Catherine Heisselman. She never knew her siblings, There may have been as many as 20, some were sets of twins and some died very young. I have been able to verify there was a Philip who died at 10yrs old, John Born about 1912, Margaret born about 1915,Grace born about 1919, William Henry born 1922, died in Ca.1996, Catherine born about 1924Franklin died 1928 2 yrs old, Mary F. born and died 1926,and Gertrude born about 1928. I am trying to locate any descendants of her siblings. Would like to share photos and information and important to find out why my grandmother was not with them. Thank you

Re: O'Dell

MelissaHazlett — 2011-11-25 23:03:35Z

My grandfather was Ralph O'Dell. He had a daughter named Betty Jean in 1935 in Portland, Oregon. That would mean Ralph was likely born some time between 1905 and 1915. Betty Jean's mother's name was Irene. Both Ralph and Irene were deaf.

Re: O'Dell Family

Marianns6thchild — 2011-10-16 04:08:21Z

Although your names and locations don't ring a bell with me, if I come across them, I will reply further.

Re: O'Dell Family

dreamnagain — 2011-10-15 20:52:42Z

My grandmother was Mildred O'Dell from somewhere around Clarksburg, WVA. Don't know exactly where. She had a a brother named James. I have no idea where he may have lived. Their father's name was Curtis O'Dell.

Odell and Alden connection?

LVelett — 2011-10-11 00:43:13Z

My 3g grandmother was Hannah Ette Odell, 1812-1849, m. Joseph N. Root (Schoarie and Catteraugus co., NY). Their firstborn son was named James Alden Root. I have noticed the name Alden used (mostly as a middle name) for several other Odell relatives. Does anyone on this list know the origin? Thanks, Laurie

Re: Odell from Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois

retiredsailor6 — 2011-10-07 22:30:16Z

Wonder if mary ann is related to my Nancy ?
From the History of Clay County Illinois, Vol. I, page 218

"CALEB ODELL, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Hoosier Prairie, was born September 29, 1827, in Lawrence County, Ind. His father, Joseph Odell (deceased), was a native of Randolph County, N. C. Mr. Odell was brought up on the farm, and attended a subscription school. In the fall of 1852, he came to this county to improve his 200 acres of land, which he had previously entered. This constitutes a portion of his present beautiful farm on Levitt's Prairie, in Hoosier Township. He did not settle on his land, however, until early in 1853, when he built a rude log hut and began making other improvements. Like other pioneers, Mr. Odell became much disheartened by sickness, and used every possible effort to sell his possessions and leave the country; at on time he proposed to Henry Conley to trade him his 200 acres of land for a team and wagon and $200 in money, but it seemed out of the question to sell, and as he had nothing with which to go away he was compelled to remain. When he began life, he had a wagon and two ponies, and $115 in money. He has been eminently successful, and now owns 340 acres of valuable land, well stocked and improved, and has the finest brick residence in Hoosier Township. He had three brothers, all of whom were soldiers for the Union in the late war. In 1862, he held the office of Assessor for Hoosier Township. In religion, he is a Baptist. Mr. Odell was married the first time on the 9th of November, 1848, to Nancy J. Higginbotham, by whomhe had ten children; of these eight are living, viz., Joseph, Rebecca, Martha J., Sidney, Hugh, Caleb, Elizabeth and Frederick. Mrs. Odell died March 2, 1877, and on the 2nd day of the following June he married Mrs. Nancy A. Maxwell, who had been twice married before. By her he has had four children, three of whom are living, viz., Valentine, Perley and Bertha. This last wife had two children by her first husband, viz., Lurinda and Ella Herley. We should have mentioned that Mr. Odell owns a very fine traction engine and thresher, which he operates each season.

I am a decendent of Valentine, and believe he is a decendent of Nehemiah. retiredsailor6@yahoo.com

Re: DOES ANYONE HAVE ODELL FROM INDIANA AND ILLINOIS AND TN?

retiredsailor6 — 2011-10-07 21:53:53Z

Hope this helps

From the History of Clay County Illinois, Vol. I, page 218

"CALEB ODELL, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Hoosier Prairie, was born September 29, 1827, in Lawrence County, Ind. His father, Joseph Odell (deceased), was a native of Randolph County, N. C. Mr. Odell was brought up on the farm, and attended a subscription school. In the fall of 1852, he came to this county to improve his 200 acres of land, which he had previously entered. This constitutes a portion of his present beautiful farm on Levitt's Prairie, in Hoosier Township. He did not settle on his land, however, until early in 1853, when he built a rude log hut and began making other improvements. Like other pioneers, Mr. Odell became much disheartened by sickness, and used every possible effort to sell his possessions and leave the country; at on time he proposed to Henry Conley to trade him his 200 acres of land for a team and wagon and $200 in money, but it seemed out of the question to sell, and as he had nothing with which to go away he was compelled to remain. When he began life, he had a wagon and two ponies, and $115 in money. He has been eminently successful, and now owns 340 acres of valuable land, well stocked and improved, and has the finest brick residence in Hoosier Township. He had three brothers, all of whom were soldiers for the Union in the late war. In 1862, he held the office of Assessor for Hoosier Township. In religion, he is a Baptist. Mr. Odell was married the first time on the 9th of November, 1848, to Nancy J. Higginbotham, by whomhe had ten children; of these eight are living, viz., Joseph, Rebecca, Martha J., Sidney, Hugh, Caleb, Elizabeth and Frederick. Mrs. Odell died March 2, 1877, and on the 2nd day of the following June he married Mrs. Nancy A. Maxwell, who had been twice married before. By her he has had four children, three of whom are living, viz., Valentine, Perley and Bertha. This last wife had two children by her first husband, viz., Lurinda and Ella Herley. We should have mentioned that Mr. Odell owns a very fine traction engine and thresher, which he operates each season.

I am a decendent from Valentine, and believe he is a decendent from Nehemiah from N.C. retiredsailor6@yahoo.com

Re: Harold Ralph O'Dell

Marianns6thchild — 2011-08-26 03:30:32Z

Don't think so, but one never knows. If Harold had a sister Enola or even a niece Enola, then maybe we could share data. Sure hope you make connections, good luck on your journey.

Harold Ralph O'Dell

dawnlamparterwilson — 2011-08-25 23:18:06Z

My great grandad was called Harold Ralph. was married to Elsie Winnifred Hayes. Harold had many sisters and brothers. Any links??????

Alvin and Ann M. (Braver) O'Dell

godangel2004 — 2011-08-14 16:37:32Z

I'm trying to locate the children for Alvin and Ann, they were from Harvard, IL. I don't believe that they had any children together, but from Alvin's previous marriage. They would be: Dan, wife Earline O'Dell and their three sons; Dan Jr., Zachary and Joseph. I'm the daughter of Ann's sister Frances who married Allen Todd. If anyone knows of this family: Please contact me...Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Eugene Odell & Mollie Baulch - Sumner TN

baulch12 — 2011-08-10 17:09:55Z

Hello,
I would like to find out how you came to the conclusion that Mollie Odell's maiden name was Mary Jane Baulch. I have a Mary Jane Baulch in my family but the name Baulch was her maiden name.
Sincerely
J Boulch

Odells in Pennsylvania in 1797

petesus — 2011-08-07 13:49:47Z

Does anyone know which Odells were in Pennsylvania in 1797?

Thanks

Re: records of Jonathan Odell, born June 23, 1760 in or near Peekskill, NY

samhackett91 — 2011-08-05 06:48:53Z

In answer to your question, as you said "there were so many Jonathans..." and this is a good example of how the same given name and birth date can cause research problems.
I truly doubt that he was the same Jonathan as yours (who was Abraham's son and who died in Yonkers in 1806), as both the D.A.R. record and his Revolutionary War pension record for our Jonathan have him dying at a much later date and different place (Ulysses, Tompkins, New York) and his wife, Catherine (Terwilliger) Odell, continuing to receive the pension benefits until her death in Tompkins County, New York.
Thank you for trying to help me with this research and for trying to bring it to a successful end.
I will continue searching and hopefully be able to make the correct paternal and maternal connection for him within the Odell family.

Re: records of Jonathan Odell, born June 23, 1760 in or near Peekskill, NY

HikeNFish — 2011-08-04 21:08:19Z

I am descendant from this line and the info I have is that Johnathan Odell was born June 23, 1760 died 1806 Married to Eleanor or Elizabeth Underhill, parents Abraham Odell and Rebecca Dykeman, but it does get confusing there were so many Jonathans and Johns, Abrahams, etc.... I have also seen Mackenzies info you refer too. I am wondering, if he did travel around like you said, could it be he ended up back to Yonkers where he was born and did die there? I would loove to confirm all this also...

Re: Anyone know Enos O'Dell and Bessie Taylor Family?

1_rebeccah50 — 2011-08-01 12:55:38Z

Frank O'Dell? I think I remember him. Did you meet John Goodwin, my brother or Oscar? John has a lot of old family pics that he was supposed to reproduce and share - been waiting 15 years now.

I have one of Flora with children that I will copy as soon as I find it. I would love to have a copy of the one with Flora, Loat and children in the highest resolution you have.

My email is rebeccah@mac.com that email will not compress or change an image.

Thanks,
Becky

Re: Anyone know Enos O'Dell and Bessie Taylor Family?

vj39 — 2011-08-01 01:04:17Z

Hi, yes I made it to the reunion. Boy, was it hot too! But, it was very nice. Not a lot of people I actually knew but had heard Mom speak about them over the years. Was nice to finally put a "face" to the names. I took about 42 photos there but will have to get Frank to help me name everyone.

I don't mind if you link to the photos. I really don't mind sharing info/photos. You will have to let me know which photos you need.

VJ

Re: Anyone know Enos O'Dell and Bessie Taylor Family?

1_rebeccah50 — 2011-07-31 18:47:34Z

Did you get to go to reunion. How was it?

Do you mind if I link to some of your pics?

Would you be willing to share full resolution pics of our common ancestors?

Becky

Re: William (Odle) Odell born 1815 Tenn died 1874 MO.

bwillis53 — 2011-07-31 03:51:09Z

Hi Chan
You are correct. My bad. Don't know where my brain was when I typed that. As to the Aug date, I only know what the headstone says. Not sure about Jim's William either. From everything I found a while back William, the son of Nehemiah and Rachel, was born in 1827 in Ray Co. He married a woman named Ruth Odell, served in the Civil War on the Union side, died in 1865 and hs widow applied for and received his Civil war pension. Also his grandparents were Caleb Odell and Rachel Clevenger not Isaac Odell and Abigail Mansfield. I don't see how this could be our William but I would be interested in seeing his documentation.
Regards
Brenda

Re: William (Odle) Odell born 1815 Tenn died 1874 MO.

bwillis53 — 2011-07-31 02:59:21Z

Hi Phyllis,
I'm from Mac Odell. When I started all this all I knew was my grandfather's name and g grandmother's maiden name period. It has been quite a ride. I agree with you about Wm not wanting to be found. His wife too! I really envy people that have family to question. I don't have much but what I have I am willing to share.

Brenda

Re: William (Odle) Odell born 1815 Tenn died 1874 MO.

PhyllisRice58 — 2011-07-27 01:35:14Z

Hey Chan, Good to hear from you again. I found what you were talking about and it seems it mignt actually be what we have all been looking for for so long. Thanks for the info.-Phyllis

Re: William (Odle) Odell born 1815 Tenn died 1874 MO.

chanodell1 — 2011-07-26 20:56:35Z

Actually, William died in 1870. I have him in the 1870 census, taken in mid-June. He has been reported to have died on June 1, 1870. I have other information that says it was actually August 14, 1870.

There is a family tree with William's antecedents going back to 1425. It was put on line by Jim Hill. His wife is a descendent of Francis McCord Odell, the youngest child of william and Sarah. I believe if you type in Francis M Odell, or Mack Odell, you may be directed to the tree. It is called O'dells Family Tree.

Chan Odell

Re: Anyone know Enos O'Dell and Bessie Taylor Family?

1_rebeccah50 — 2011-07-26 10:27:53Z

Oscar said there was a reunion at the end of this month, he may be there. I live in Florida and cannot make it. I will let my brothers know - Rick, Bill and John, Jr. still live in Charleston.

You should get a lot of info, especially from older people. I am particularly interested in any Native American ties in the family. There were always whispers, but it was not safe to admit for so many years, it has been buried.

Oscar is a tribal member and I have an Ahnentafel Chart, but a lot of dates do not seem to be right unless there were multiple marriages or illegitimate children or something like that that are not on the papers.

Anyway, we can work together and figure it out.

Re: Anyone know Enos O'Dell and Bessie Taylor Family?

vj39 — 2011-07-26 02:30:22Z

Also wanted to make sure you knew about the Taylor Reunion this Saturday. It is going to be at Coonskin Park at the Columbia Shelter that is just right passed the clubhouse. Lola Vealey and her husband are putting it all together. Should be starting at noon. Tell all your family about it. I haven't been to one since late 70s or early 80s.

VJ

Re: Anyone know Enos O'Dell and Bessie Taylor Family?

vj39 — 2011-07-26 01:32:00Z

Can't wait to see what you have! Luckily for me, Grandma had mom write down a lot of names/dates a few years before Grandma died. I have quite a bit that I have worked on over the years connecting the "dots" on several family members. But, truthfully, I don't have that much on Aunt Flora's family so can't wait to compare with you.

Take care!

VJ

Re: Anyone know Enos O'Dell and Bessie Taylor Family?

1_rebeccah50 — 2011-07-26 00:55:42Z

My dad is John Henry Goodwin. He passed in 1990. Harold is gone also. Oscar is alive at 90 yrs. There are 2 John Goodwins on FB. My brother is not active. John is Oscar's son and is promoting his Gospel group.

I have a little Taylor family info, trying to verify how correct it is. will be adding soon.
Becky