Individual Details

Thomas ODUM

(Jul 1843 - Aft 1 Jan 1920)

In 1880 census, in Thomas' household is Jesse W. Sanders, "bound to",16, born IL both parents born Il, farmer. There are also 3 Sandersfamilies on the same page as Thomas in that census.

In 1900 census, also in Thomas' household is Otto Barrham, grandson,born Dec 1891, 8, born IL both parents born IL. Whose child? Also,son Thomas B. and his family is next door.
IL Statewide marriage index has this: BARHAM, JAMES FODUM, LENA M 09/26/1886 F /216WILLIAMSON

Events

BirthJul 1843Illinois
MarriageBef Jan 1867Mary Jane BELSHER
Marriage13 Sep 1871Williamson Co., Illinois - Julia A. DUNCAN
Census1 Jun 1880Twp. 8 Range 2 East, Lake Creek, Williamson Co., IL, ED 158 pg. 46B; Thomas Odam [sic], head, 36 (1843-44), born IL father born TN mother born VA, farmer.
Census1 Jun 1900Frankfort Twp., Franklin Co., IL, ED 31 Sh 16B; Thomas Odom, head, born Jul 1843, 57 [sic-note the 3 in 1843 written-over], marrieid 29 yr., born IL both parents born TN, farmer.
Census15 Apr 1910Benton Ward 1, Franklin Co., IL, ED 28 Sh 13B; Thomas Odum, head, 66 (1843-44), marriage 2 of 38 yr., born IL father born NC mother born VA, sheriff - Franklin County. NOTE: Prisoners in jail are in his household as prisoners, but top of pg notes jail.
Census1 Jan 1920Benton Ward 1, Franklin Co., IL, ED 27 Sh 5B; Thomas Odem Sr., father, 77 (1842), widower, born IL both parents born IL, no occupation. Living wtih son Lemuel and his family.
DeathAft 1 Jan 1920
Reference No7258

Families

SpouseJulia A. DUNCAN (1847 - 1910)
ChildMinnie ODUM (1872 - 1900)
ChildThomas Britton ODUM (1874 - 1910)
ChildWilliam B. ODUM (1878 - 1900)
ChildLemuel Potter ODUM (1878 - 1920)
ChildEva ODUM (1882 - 1920)
ChildElla Nora ODUM (1883 - 1930)
ChildLena ODUM (1884 - 1910)
ChildNellie M. ODUM (1886 - 1910)
ChildLaura ODUM (1886 - 1900)
ChildAnnie ODUM (1889 - 1900)
SpouseMary Jane BELSHER (1840 - 1870)
ChildSlonia Mexico ODUM (1867 - 1899)

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