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Franklin Chester Odell 1903–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 October 1903

Birth Location: Lamar, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 27 October 1926

Death Location: McComas, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Isom Odell

Mother: Francis Odell

Spouse(s): Lydia Young

Children(s): Franklin Jr, Thomas O'Dell, Shirley Johnson, Colletta Odell, Thomas O'Dell

In 1903, Franklin Chester Odell entered the world in Lamar, West Virginia, USA, born to Isom W Odell And Francis Odell. In 1910, Franklin Chester Odell resided in Pine Creek, Carroll, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Franklin Chester Odell resided in Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA. Franklin Chester Odell married Lydia Belle Young, and had children including Colletta Odell, Franklin Chester O Dell Jr, Shirley Ellen Johnson, Thomas Stuart O Dell. Franklin Chester Odell passed away in 1926 in McComas, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Franklin Chester Odell entered the world in Lamar, West Virginia, USA, born to Isom W Odell And Francis Odell.
  • In 1910, Franklin Chester Odell resided in Pine Creek, Carroll, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Franklin Chester Odell resided in Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA.
  • Franklin Chester Odell married Lydia Belle Young, and had children including Colletta Odell, Franklin Chester O Dell Jr, Shirley Ellen Johnson, Thomas Stuart O Dell.
  • Franklin Chester Odell passed away in 1926 in McComas, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Franklin Odell's Ancestors

Self
Franklin Odell
1903–1926
Birth Place: Lamar, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Isom W Odell
1871–1958
Virginia
Francis Odell
1876–1947
Virginia
Grandparents
Isaac (W) Odle
1835–1900
Carroll, Virginia, United States
Susannah Surratt
1835–1910
Grayson, Virginia, USA
Thomas (R) White
1845–1890
Carroll Co., VA.
Sarah (Isabelle Worrell White) Manuel
1856–1940
Carroll Co., VA.
Great-Grandparents
John Odell
1803–1875
Sarah Elliott
1808–1893
Isom Surratt
1811–1883
Elizabeth Vernon
1815–1900
Frances White
1822–
Julia Jennings
1827–1855
Alexander Worrell
1825–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eli O'Dell
1780–1864
Rachel Clevenger
1778–1824
Abel Surratt
1784–1819
Nancy Justice
1790–1880
Isaac Jr
1776–1853
Elizabeth Spencer
1780–
Mary Reed
1787–1819
Thomas Jennings
1805–1880
Elizabeth Ogle
1802–1867
James Worrell
1799–1872
Olive (Henson?)
1800–1845

Franklin Odell's Descendants

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Franklin (Chester) Odell (27 October 1903–27 October 1926) m. Lydia (Belle) Young (27 Oct 1907–25 December 1977)
  1. 1. Franklin (Chester O'Dell) Jr 1923–1987 m. Irene (Martha) Szalda 1921–2002 m. Pauline (Ann Marasco) O’dell 1923–1966
  2. 2. Thomas (Stuart) O'Dell 1925–1989
  3. 3. Shirley (Ellen) Johnson 1934–1990
  4. 4. Colletta Odell 1927–1940
  5. 5. Thomas (Stuart) O'Dell 1925–1989

Franklin Odell's Timeline

5 Records

1903
27 October 1903
Birth of Franklin Chester Odell in Lamar, West Virginia, USA
Lamar, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Franklin Chester Odell resided here in Pine Creek, Carroll, Virginia, USA
Pine Creek, Carroll, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Franklin Chester Odell resided here in Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1926
27 October 1926
Age 23
Death of Franklin Chester Odell in Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Franklin Chester Odell resided here in Barkers Ridge, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Barkers Ridge, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 October 1903
    Event Place: Lamar, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1963; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 177
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barkers Ridge, Wyoming, West Virginia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342293
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Creek, Carroll, Virginia; Roll: T624_1624; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375637
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pine Creek, Carroll, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Creek, Carroll, Virginia; Roll: T624_1624; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1375637

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1963; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 177

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Barkers Ridge, Barkers Ridge, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barkers Ridge, Wyoming, West Virginia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342293

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 October 1926
    Event Place: Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McComas, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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