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Major Benjamin Odom 1758–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 December 1758

Birth Location: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 11 December 1822

Death Location: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Odom

Mother: Hester Thamer

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Michael Odom

In 1758, Major Benjamin Odom entered the world in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Wellington Odom And Hester Thamer. In 1800, Major Benjamin Odom resided in Barnwell, South Carolina. Major Benjamin Odom married Mary Parker, and had children including Ailsey Odom, Celia Smith, Dempsey Odom, John W Odom, Martha Horton, Melisha Murphy, Michael Wellington Odom, Prisillia Odom, Richard J Odom. Major Benjamin Odom passed away in 1822 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1758, Major Benjamin Odom entered the world in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Wellington Odom And Hester Thamer.
  • In 1800, Major Benjamin Odom resided in Barnwell, South Carolina.
  • Major Benjamin Odom married Mary Parker, and had children including Ailsey Odom, Celia Smith, Dempsey Odom, John W Odom, Martha Horton, Melisha Murphy, Michael Wellington Odom, Prisillia Odom, Richard J Odom.
  • Major Benjamin Odom passed away in 1822 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Major Odom's Ancestors

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Major Odom
1758–1822
Birth Place: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Wellington Odom
1744–1801
Barnwell County, South Carolina, USA
Hester Thamer
1745–1808
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Abraham (Odom) Jr.
1725–1771
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Sebielia Barnes
1722–1779
Chowan, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Odom's Descendants

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Major (Benjamin) Odom (16 December 1758–11 December 1822)
  1. 1. Michael (Wellington) Odom 1788–1822 m. Dorcas (H) Walker 1793–1840
    1. 1. William (Andrew) Odom 1804–1888 m. Mary (Ann) Allen 1820–1903
      1. 1. George (Ogden) Odom 1857–1947
      2. 2. Thomas (J) Odom 1838–1923
      3. 3. James (W) Odom 1849–1934
      4. 4. William (Allen) Odom 1857–1943 m. Amanda Chitty 1864–1939
        1. 1. Hattie Odom 1882–1961
        2. 2. Edna Odom 1891–
        3. 3. Lawrence Odom 1893–1956 m. Ruth Odom 1898–
        4. 4. Wirt Odom 1895–1976
        5. 5. Willie Odom 1884–
        6. 6. Lulu Odom 1886–
        7. 7. Lena Odom 1888–
      5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Paul 1839–1921
      6. 6. Julia (Adaline) Young 1860–1922
      7. 7. Jane Odem 1854–
    2. 2. Ann Odom 1810–1870
    3. 3. Benjamin (Wellington) Odom 1828–1891
    4. 4. Chesley (Duncan) Odom 1824–1900
    5. 5. Elias Odom 1824–1880
    6. 6. Emanuel (Edmond) Odom 1811–1863
    7. 7. Gemima Odom 1833–1880
    8. 8. Jamison Odom 1820–1843
    9. 9. John (W) Odom 1812–1899
    10. 10. Mary (Albany) Odom 1832–1859
    11. 11. Michael (J) Odom 1821–1870
    12. 12. Pinckney Odom 1820–1895
    13. 13. Sarina Odom 1835–

Major Odom's Timeline

4 Records

1758
16 December 1758
Birth of Major Benjamin Odom in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 42
Major Benjamin Odom resided here in Barnwell, South Carolina
Barnwell, South Carolina
1822
11 December 1822
Age 64
Death of Major Benjamin Odom in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
1822
1822
Age 64
Major Benjamin Odom - Probate in Gates, North Carolina, USA
Gates, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 December 1758
    Event Place: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Barnwell, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Barnwell, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 47; Page: 67; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 181422

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gates, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Gates County, North Carolina), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court of Law (Gates County); Probate Place: Gates, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 December 1822
    Event Place: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Gates, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Gates County, North Carolina), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court of Law (Gates County); Probate Place: Gates, North Carolina

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