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W. John Odom 1843–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1843

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 27 Aug 1930

Death Location: Aspermont, Stonewall, Texas, USA

Father: Randol Odom

Mother: Harriet (Hayes)

Spouse(s): C. Odom, Mary Odem

Children(s): C. Odom, William Odom, Lena Odom, James Odom, Thomas Odom, Etta Odom, Benjamin Odom, A. Odom, Laura Odom

In 1843, W. John Odom entered the world in Texas, born to Randol Odom And Harriet Nollie Hayes. In 1850, W. John Odom resided in Cherokee, Texas, USA. W. John Odom married C Elizabeth Odom, Mary Odem, and had children including A Emma Odom, Benjamin F Odom, C Mary Odom, Etta Odom, James M Odom, Laura Jeanette Odom, Lena Viola Odom, Thomas Edward Ed Odom, William Ray Odom. W. John Odom passed away in 1930 in Aspermont, Stonewall, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1843, W. John Odom entered the world in Texas, born to Randol Odom And Harriet Nollie Hayes.
  • In 1850, W. John Odom resided in Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • W. John Odom married C Elizabeth Odom, Mary Odem, and had children including A Emma Odom, Benjamin F Odom, C Mary Odom, Etta Odom, James M Odom, Laura Jeanette Odom, Lena Viola Odom, Thomas Edward Ed Odom, William Ray Odom.
  • W. John Odom passed away in 1930 in Aspermont, Stonewall, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Randol Odom
1804–1885
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Harriet (Hayes)
1812–1869
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

C. Odom
1857–1910
Birth Location: Texas, USA
CO
Mary Odem
1856–
Birth Location: Texas
MO

Children(s)

C. Odom
1874–1969
Birth Location: Texas
CO
William Odom
1878–1946
Birth Location: Alexander, Comanche Co, Texas, USA
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Lena Odom
1888–1972
Birth Location: Texas
LO
James Odom
1881–
Birth Location: Texas
JO
Thomas Odom
1886–1953
Birth Location: Texas
TO
Etta Odom
1891–1980
Birth Location: Texas
EO
Benjamin Odom
1858–1985
Birth Location: Texas
BO
A. Odom
1876–1961
Birth Location: Rising Star, Eastland, Texas, USA
AO
Laura Odom
1894–1965
Birth Location: Texas
LO

W. Odom's Ancestors

Self
W. Odom
1843–1930
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Randol Odom
1804–1885
Mississippi
Harriet (Nollie) (Hayes)
1812–1869
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Malachi Odom
1771–1850
South Carolina
Mary (Polly) Russell
1770–1850
Burke, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Odom
1750–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents

W. Odom's Descendants

1.
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W. (John) Odom (Oct 1843–27 Aug 1930) m. C. (Elizabeth) Odom (Abt 1857–Abt 1910) m. Mary Odem (abt 1856–)
  1. 1. C. (Mary) Odom 1874–1969 m. Berrington Gardner 1872–
    1. 1. Velma (Agnes) Sevaldsen 1912–1978
    2. 2. Melvin Gardner 1899–
    3. 3. Bernard Gardner 1901–
    4. 4. Pearl Gardner 1904–
    5. 5. Lillie Gardner 1906–
    6. 6. Edith Gardner 1910–
  2. 2. William (Ray) Odom 1878–1946 m. Polly (Ann) Odom 1885–1956 m. Amie Taylor 1884–1948
    1. 1. Mamie (L) Odom 1903–1944 m. Joe Wilson 1898–1971 m. Russell Horlon 1899–
      1. 1. Billye (Jo) Wilson 1928–2014 m. Frederick (Rex) DeVore 1928–1966 m. Stanley (Newton) Jones 1929–2009
      2. 2. Margaret (Louise) Wilson 1938–1984 m. Jasper (Joe) White 1944–2017
      3. 3. Frank (D) Wilson 1933–1992
      4. 4. Merlin (Otis) Wilson 1921–2002
      5. 5. Mildred (M) Wilson 1925–2013
    2. 2. A (Laura) Odom 1917–1986 m. Leroy Jackson 1915– m. Tracy (Ivy) Jackson 1913–1982
      1. 1. Troy (Lynn) Jackson 1941–2005
      2. 2. Cathy (Lavinia) Jackson 1949–2009 m. Jerry Lynn 1944–2005
      3. 3. Karen (Elaine) Jackson 1943–2016
      4. 4. Laura (Rose) Jackson 1937–1998
    3. 3. Rosie (L) Odom 1914–1964
    4. 4. William (Burton) Odom 1921–1926
    5. 5. Elic (Vernon) Odom 1907–1981
      1. 1. Baby Odom 1941–1941
      2. 2. William (R) Odom 1931–2000
    6. 6. Bernice (E) Odom 1901–1981 m. Chester (H) Etter 1902–
      1. 1. Christine Etter 1926–
    7. 7. Exa Odom 1911–1994 m. Willard (T) Vaid 1912– m. Armand Rodier 1920–
    8. 8. J (Clinton) Odom 1904–1970 m. Alice (Faye) Odom 1911–
      1. 1. Neldon (Lloyd) Odom 1934–1999
    9. 9. Charley (E) Odom 1909–1974
  3. 3. Lena (Viola) Odom 1888–1972 m. George (F) Wood 1887–
    1. 1. Jewell Wood 1923–
    2. 2. Roxy (M) Wood 1926–
  4. 4. James (M) Odom 1881–
  5. 5. Thomas (Edward "Ed") Odom 1886–1953
  6. 6. Etta Odom 1891–1980 m. D (D) Shaw 1879–
    1. 1. Melville (Grey) Reed 1917–1993
    2. 2. Lionel (John Wesley) Reed 1915–1980
  7. 7. Benjamin (F) Odom 1858–1985
    1. 1. Vernon (Delhart) Odom 1926–2002
  8. 8. A. (Emma) Odom 1876–1961 m. Frank (G) Westerman 1874–
    1. 1. Harvy (L) Westerman 1895–
    2. 2. Lilly (M) Westerman 1897–
    3. 3. Ethel Westerman 1899–
  9. 9. Laura (Jeanette) Odom 1894–1965

W. Odom's Timeline

13 Records

1843
12 Oct 1843
Birth of W. John Odom in Lauderdale, Mississippi
Lauderdale, Mississippi
1843
Oct 1843
Birth of W. John Odom in Texas
Texas
1850
1850
Age 7
W. John Odom resided here in Cherokee, Texas, USA
Cherokee, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
W. John Odom resided here in Beat 5, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Beat 5, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1867
8 Aug 1867
Age 24
W. John Odom resided here in Johnson, Texas
Johnson, Texas
1870
1870
Age 27
W. John Odom resided here in Beat 5, Johnson, Texas, USA
Beat 5, Johnson, Texas, USA
1880
2 Jun 1880
Age 37
W. John Odom resided here in Precinct 3 and District 30, Comanche, Texas, USA
Precinct 3 and District 30, Comanche, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
W. John Odom resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Eastland, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Eastland, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
W. John Odom resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Nolan, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Nolan, Texas, USA
1913
25 Jan 1913
Age 70
W. John Odom resided here in Texas, United States
Texas, United States
1920
1920
Age 77
W. John Odom resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Fisher, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Fisher, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 87
W. John Odom resided here in Rotan, Fisher, Texas, USA
Rotan, Fisher, Texas, USA
1930
27 Aug 1930
Age 87
Death of W. John Odom in Aspermont, Stonewall, Texas, USA
Aspermont, Stonewall, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1843
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Nolan, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 1375594
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 5, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: M653_1290; Page: 479; Family History Library Film: 805290
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 5, Johnson, Texas; Page: 627A; Family History Library Film: 553092
    [6] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 1780; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 31472 to 31472, Application Years 1913 to 1913
    [7] Alabama, Civil War Soldiers, 1860-1865
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [11] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [12] Texas, U.S., Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900
    [13] Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1843
    Event Place: Texas

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beat 5, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 5, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: M653_1290; Page: 479; Family History Library Film: 805290

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Johnson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 5, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 5, Johnson, Texas; Page: 627A; Family History Library Film: 553092

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3 and District 30, Comanche, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Eastland, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Nolan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Nolan, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 1375594

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1913
    Event Place: Texas, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Austin, Texas; Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975; Collection #: CPA16526; Roll #: 1780; Roll Description: Pension File Nos. 31472 to 31472, Application Years 1913 to 1913

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Fisher, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rotan, Fisher, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Muster Roll Index Cards, 1838-1900

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Aspermont, Stonewall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
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