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Odell Family History
Odell Genealogy & Family TreeO'Dell is an Irish name from Bedfordshire, England. It comes from the Old English roots wad ("woad"--a plant known for its blue dye) and hyll ("hill"). The earliest known ancestor--Simon de Wahella--was recorded in 1195.
Other spellings include "Odell" and "Woodhill." Notable people with the surname include American actress Jennifer O'Dell (The Lost World, General Hospital, Saving Sarah Cain), American author Scott O'Dell (Island of the Blue Dolphins, Black Star, Bright Dawn), and English inventor Jack Odell (inventor of Matchbox toy cars). The first O'Dell to come to America was William O'Dell in New England in 1630.
Odell Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas DeWahull Odell -- --, 1461 December 0, 1545
- John Odell -- --, 1642 May 16, 1707 Connecticut
- Charles Odell -- --, 1647 December 0, 1682
- Minnie Loudellia Odell -- --, 1886 March 25, 1974 Alabama
- John Odell -- --, 1585 March 30, 1612 England
Odell Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Richard Odell -- --, 1535 December 0, 1565 England
- Gertrude Odell -- --, 1604 December 18, 1637
- John Odell -- --, 1607 September 22, 1682
- Richard Odell -- --, 1610 December 0, 1612
- Elizabeth Mahala ODell -- --, 1824 December 8, 1903 Tennessee
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