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Lem E Odom 1893–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1893

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 7 Jul 1969

Death Location: Foley, Baldwin, Alabama

Father: George Odom

Mother: Sarah Smith

Spouse(s): Mattie Shoultz

Children(s): Ruth Odom

The story of Lem E Odom began in 1893 in Mississippi. In 1900, Lem E Odom resided in Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Lem E Odom resided in Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA. Lem E Odom married Mattie Virginia Shoultz, and had children including Ruth H Odom. Lem E Odom passed away in 1969 in Foley, Baldwin, Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of Lem E Odom began in 1893 in Mississippi.
  • In 1900, Lem E Odom resided in Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, Lem E Odom resided in Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA.
  • Lem E Odom married Mattie Virginia Shoultz, and had children including Ruth H Odom.
  • Lem E Odom passed away in 1969 in Foley, Baldwin, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Odom
1862–1922
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Sarah Smith
1859–1924
Birth Location: Choctaw, Alabama, USA
SS

Spouses(s)

Mattie Shoultz
1897–1972
Birth Location: Wayne County, Mississippi, USA
MS

Children(s)

Ruth Odom
1920–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Mississippi, USA
RO

Lem Odom's Ancestors

Self
Lem Odom
1893–1969
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
George Plumer Odom
1862–1922
Alabama, USA
Sarah (“Sallie” Jane) Smith
1859–1924
Choctaw, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Cullen"Cub") Odom
1835–1907
Barbour, Alabama, USA
Nancy Dickson
1836–1900
Alabama, USA
Henry (Warren) Smith
1827–1897
Georgia, United States
Cherokee (Anna) Whittington
1836–1908
Crawford, GA
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Odum
1803–
Tabitha Odum
1807–
WILLIAM SMITH*
1794–1870
Elizabeth Warren
1795–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lem Odom's Descendants

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Lem (E) Odom (abt 1893–7 Jul 1969) m. Mattie (Virginia) Shoultz (20 Jan 1897–6 Aug 1972)
  1. 1. Ruth (H) Odom 1920– m. Samuel (G Roe) Jr 1919–1988

Lem Odom's Timeline

6 Records

1893
abt 1893
Birth of Lem E Odom in Mississippi
Mississippi
1900
1900
Age 7
Lem E Odom resided here in Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Lem E Odom resided here in Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
1938
1938
Age 45
Lem E Odom resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 57
Lem E Odom resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1969
7 Jul 1969
Age 76
Death of Lem E Odom in Foley, Baldwin, Alabama
Foley, Baldwin, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1893
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: 833; Page: 28; Enumeration District: 0109
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Birmingham Post-Herald; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1969; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA; ,0.33828053,0.339277,0.4082708&xid=3355
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 149; Page: 42; Enumeration District: 68-481

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: 833; Page: 28; Enumeration District: 0109

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 1, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 149; Page: 42; Enumeration District: 68-481

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 3949 Inpme Lane SE Bessemer
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Birmingham Post-Herald; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1969; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA; ,0.33828053,0.339277,0.4082708&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wayne, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 149; Page: 42; Enumeration District: 68-481

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1969
    Event Place: Foley, Baldwin, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Birmingham Post-Herald; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1969; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA; ,0.33828053,0.339277,0.4082708&xid=3355
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