William Odell*

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12 children
moved to Westminster from Quebec 1837
lived in London, died in Putnamville
[HCM p. 949]: The Odells are from an American family from Poughkeepsie, New York, and are of German origin. William Odell was born in Poughkeepsie, and came when a young man to Odelltown. He was married there, and became the father of these children: -- David, John H., James, William L., Frederick, Alfred, Adolphus, Johanna, Deborah, Sarah, Marietta and Amelia. In 1837, Mr. odell moved to Westminster Township, and settled where the Warrior Hotel now stands. Afterwards he resided in London, and then in Putnamville, where he died. He was a member of the Methodist Church, was a hard-working, industrious citizen, and in his early days was a man of considerable property. He was a man who was upright and honorable in every respect, and had the esteem of all who knew him. He died at the age of 64 years.

William married Caroline Wilson* in 1803. Caroline was born in 1792; died on 23 Aug 1855. [Group Sheet]

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-built the Warrior Hotel, northwest corner Commissioners & Wellington
-1882 appointed postmaster of the new Odell postoffice
- a Mason with Lodge in Nilestown
Assisted in cutting the Wellington Road from Concession 1 (Commissioners) to London

[HCM, p. 949]: William L. Odell was born in Odelltown, March 15, 1824, and was thirteen years of age when he moved with his father to this township. He received a common school education, and in early life learned the occupation of a farmer. He then learned the blacksmith trade, at which he worked for ten years, eight years in the City of London. Sepember 23, 1847, he married Miss Priscilla Odell, daughter of John and Annie (Griffith) Odell, and to them were born six children -- Mary C., Ameliz L., William E., John A., Melvin L. and Fannie C. Mrs. Odell died March 1, 1858, and Mr. Odell married Eliza J. Odell, a sister of his first wife. One child is the result of this union -- Harriet E. About 1856, Mr. Odell bought the property where he now resides, and built the Warrior Hotel, which he ran for many years, and which was one of the most popular hotels in the township. Mr. Odell is a Mason of high standing; became a member of the Lambets Lodge in 1870, and has taken all the degrees in the Blue Lodge, having held all the offices, including Master. Mr. Odell assisted in building the first bridge across the Thames, the old Wellingto Bridge, and made the iron work for the same. He has assisted greatly in the introduction of valuable stock, and is one of the thorough-going business men of the day. His family is one of the best known and oldest in the county, and their descendants may welll be proud of the honorable ancestry from which thry spraing.

William married Priscilla Odell* in 1847. Priscilla (daughter of John Odell* and Annis Griffeth*) was born on 21 Aug 1825; died on 02 Mar 1859. [Group Sheet]

William married Eliza Jane Odell after 1859. Eliza (daughter of John Odell* and Annis Griffeth*) was born in 1821; died after 1891. [Group Sheet]

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[HCM, p. 949]: Frederick A. Odell, blacksmith, at Nebstown, was born in Lower Canada, in 1826, and is thre son of William and Caroline (Wilson) Odell. The Odells are from an American family from Poughkeepsie, New York, and are of German origin. Frederick was a lad of eight years when he came to this county with his father. He learned the blacksmith trade in early life, and married Miss Fannie W. Reynolds, daughter of Henry and Fannie (LaBodo) Reynolds, of Windsor. This union resulted in the birth of six children -- Henry, Gertrude, Nellie and Myrett and two others. Mrs. Odell is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Odrell has always been prosperous in his business relations, and is a man of means. His son Henry married Miss Lizzie Lewis, daughter of George Lewis. Gertrude married Frederick Giles. The rest of the family are at home. Mr. and Mrs. Odell had the misfortune to lose one son, Frederivck, at the age of twenty-two years. He was a young man of unusual promise. Mr. Odell is one of the many intelligent and enterprising citizens of the county, and is noted for his honesty and integrity.

Frederick married Fannie W. Reynolds. Fannie was born in in Windsor, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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