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Loyd George Odom 1920–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 JUL 1920

Birth Location: Walker Co., AL

Death Date: 15 FEB 1968

Death Location: Atlanta, GA

Father: Thomas Odom

Mother: Emma Odom

Spouse(s): Bessie JONES

Children(s): Warren Odom, Michael Odom

In 1920, Loyd George Odom entered the world in Walker Co., AL, born to Thomas Vandiver Odom And Emma Belle Odom. In 1930, Loyd George Odom resided in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA. In 1940, Loyd George Odom resided in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA. Loyd George Odom married Bessie Jane Jones, and had children including Michael Lenier Odom, Warren Jones Odom. Loyd George Odom passed away in 1968 in Atlanta, GA.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Loyd George Odom entered the world in Walker Co., AL, born to Thomas Vandiver Odom And Emma Belle Odom.
  • In 1930, Loyd George Odom resided in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1940, Loyd George Odom resided in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA.
  • Loyd George Odom married Bessie Jane Jones, and had children including Michael Lenier Odom, Warren Jones Odom.
  • Loyd George Odom passed away in 1968 in Atlanta, GA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Loyd Odom's Ancestors

Self
Loyd Odom
1920–1968
Birth Place: Walker Co., AL
Parents
Thomas Vandiver Odom
1893–1969
Alabama
Emma (Belle) Odom
1889–1980
Alabama
Grandparents
Thomas (S) Odom
1862–1940
Alabama
Mary (Parlee Key) +
1864–1941
Walker County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Odom
1819–1863
Nancy Wilson
1821–1880
John Sr
1844–1923
Susan Williams
1842–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martha Walton
1807–1861

Loyd Odom's Descendants

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Loyd (George) Odom (23 JUL 1920–15 FEB 1968) m. Bessie (Jane) JONES (26 Apr 1919–5 Oct 2014)
  1. 1. Warren (Jones) Odom 1948–1983 m. Linda (Mae) Smith 1950–2002
  2. 2. Michael (Lenier) Odom 1951–2015 m. Sandra Lemming 1948–2010

Loyd Odom's Timeline

5 Records

1920
23 JUL 1920
Birth of Loyd George Odom in Walker Co., AL
Walker Co., AL
1930
1930
Age 10
Loyd George Odom resided here in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 20
Loyd George Odom resided here in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
1942
28 DEC 1942
Age 22
Loyd George Odom was married In Ft. Bliss, TX
Ft. Bliss, TX
1968
15 FEB 1968
Age 48
Death of Loyd George Odom in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 JUL 1920
    Event Place: Walker Co., AL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 205
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2339787

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 DEC 1942
    Event Place: Ft. Bliss, TX

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2339787

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 205

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 FEB 1968
    Event Place: Atlanta, GA

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