WAR VETERAN DIES AT HOME OF SON HERE.
Luke O'Dell to Be Buried Saturday Morning At West Mansfield
Luke O'Dell, 81, veteran of the Civil War,died at the home of a son, Ray O'Dell on Evans Avenue just before 1 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Death came from infirmities accompanying old age.
Mr. O'Dell formerly lived in Missouri and came to Urbana to live about two years ago. His wife preceded him in death. Eight children including the son residing here, survive.
Mr. O'Dell was a member of Co. G, of the 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry; which served during the Civil War.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in West Mansfield, at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, in charge of Rev.Pence, pastor of the church. Burial will be made in West Mansfield cemetery.
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Mr. Jonathan Davis created the orginial memorial and also contributed the obituary and headstone photos.
Thank You Mr. Davis.
Jonathan Davis, PCC., Governor Dennison Camp No. 1
Department of Ohio Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
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Memorial Service for Lucas R. Odell and Odell Family Reunion in Ohio
Graveside services were held for the late Lucas (Luke) Robert Odell of
Urbana, Ohio. Lucas died at the home of Ray Odell and was buried in Southard town Cemetery, West Mansfield, Ohio, on Christmas Eve of 1927. The Veteran's Administration placed a stone on the unmarked grave in respect and recognition of his service in the Union Army during the United States Civil War.
Lucas was born on June 22, 1847, in Union County Ohio, to Oliver Perry Sr. and Mary Ann Low Odell. He moved with his family to Keithsburg, Illinois where he met and married Rebecca R. Redifer. They settled in Scotland County, Missouri and raised 9 children. Lucas was widowed in 1909 and returned to Ohio and married Mary Cornelia Benedict Odell in 1912. Mary was the widow of his brother Oliver Perry Odell Jr.
A Civil War reenactment graveside service of remembrance was held on April 12, 2008, at 1 PM in Southard town Cemetery of West Mansfield, Ohio. The Sons of the Union Veterans of Columbus, Ohio conducted the service.
The great grandchildren of Lucas would like to invite the members of the Odell, Redifer, Lowe/Low, Southard, Benedict, and Gordy families to join them at the cemetery or after the service in West Mansfield, Ohio, at the Conservation Club. Please join us and share in this special event in memory of our relative.
The above contributed by cousin Mary Janet Schloff, Thank you again Mary Janet.
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Odell, Lucas,
Rank, Private
Company,G
Unit 30 Il US Inf
Residence Keithsburg, Mercer, Il
Age,18
height 5'9 1/2
Hair, Black
Eyes, Black
Complexion,Dark
Marital Status, N/A
Occupation, Farmer
Joined, Mar 31, 1864
Joined Where, Aledo,Il
Joined by Whom, Lt.Kidd
Period,3 years
Muster in, April 17, 1864
Muster in where,Camp Butler,Il
Muster out, July 17,1865
Muster out Where, Louisville,KY
Photo of Lucas O'Dell was sent to me in 2001 by cousin Vern O'Dell, his Uncle Ury D. O'Dell had found it in some of his belongings and had it restored. Thank You Vern!
Research by JMB
Luke O'Dell to Be Buried Saturday Morning At West Mansfield
Luke O'Dell, 81, veteran of the Civil War,died at the home of a son, Ray O'Dell on Evans Avenue just before 1 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Death came from infirmities accompanying old age.
Mr. O'Dell formerly lived in Missouri and came to Urbana to live about two years ago. His wife preceded him in death. Eight children including the son residing here, survive.
Mr. O'Dell was a member of Co. G, of the 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry; which served during the Civil War.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in West Mansfield, at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, in charge of Rev.Pence, pastor of the church. Burial will be made in West Mansfield cemetery.
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Mr. Jonathan Davis created the orginial memorial and also contributed the obituary and headstone photos.
Thank You Mr. Davis.
Jonathan Davis, PCC., Governor Dennison Camp No. 1
Department of Ohio Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
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Memorial Service for Lucas R. Odell and Odell Family Reunion in Ohio
Graveside services were held for the late Lucas (Luke) Robert Odell of
Urbana, Ohio. Lucas died at the home of Ray Odell and was buried in Southard town Cemetery, West Mansfield, Ohio, on Christmas Eve of 1927. The Veteran's Administration placed a stone on the unmarked grave in respect and recognition of his service in the Union Army during the United States Civil War.
Lucas was born on June 22, 1847, in Union County Ohio, to Oliver Perry Sr. and Mary Ann Low Odell. He moved with his family to Keithsburg, Illinois where he met and married Rebecca R. Redifer. They settled in Scotland County, Missouri and raised 9 children. Lucas was widowed in 1909 and returned to Ohio and married Mary Cornelia Benedict Odell in 1912. Mary was the widow of his brother Oliver Perry Odell Jr.
A Civil War reenactment graveside service of remembrance was held on April 12, 2008, at 1 PM in Southard town Cemetery of West Mansfield, Ohio. The Sons of the Union Veterans of Columbus, Ohio conducted the service.
The great grandchildren of Lucas would like to invite the members of the Odell, Redifer, Lowe/Low, Southard, Benedict, and Gordy families to join them at the cemetery or after the service in West Mansfield, Ohio, at the Conservation Club. Please join us and share in this special event in memory of our relative.
The above contributed by cousin Mary Janet Schloff, Thank you again Mary Janet.
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Odell, Lucas,
Rank, Private
Company,G
Unit 30 Il US Inf
Residence Keithsburg, Mercer, Il
Age,18
height 5'9 1/2
Hair, Black
Eyes, Black
Complexion,Dark
Marital Status, N/A
Occupation, Farmer
Joined, Mar 31, 1864
Joined Where, Aledo,Il
Joined by Whom, Lt.Kidd
Period,3 years
Muster in, April 17, 1864
Muster in where,Camp Butler,Il
Muster out, July 17,1865
Muster out Where, Louisville,KY
Photo of Lucas O'Dell was sent to me in 2001 by cousin Vern O'Dell, his Uncle Ury D. O'Dell had found it in some of his belongings and had it restored. Thank You Vern!
Research by JMB
WAR VETERAN DIES AT HOME OF SON HERE.
Luke O'Dell to Be Buried Saturday Morning At West Mansfield
Luke O'Dell, 81, veteran of the Civil War,died at the home of a son, Ray O'Dell on Evans Avenue just before 1 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Death came from infirmities accompanying old age.
Mr. O'Dell formerly lived in Missouri and came to Urbana to live about two years ago. His wife preceded him in death. Eight children including the son residing here, survive.
Mr. O'Dell was a member of Co. G, of the 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry; which served during the Civil War.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in West Mansfield, at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, in charge of Rev.Pence, pastor of the church. Burial will be made in West Mansfield cemetery.
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Mr. Jonathan Davis created the orginial memorial and also contributed the obituary and headstone photos.
Thank You Mr. Davis.
Jonathan Davis, PCC., Governor Dennison Camp No. 1
Department of Ohio Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
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Memorial Service for Lucas R. Odell and Odell Family Reunion in Ohio
Graveside services were held for the late Lucas (Luke) Robert Odell of
Urbana, Ohio. Lucas died at the home of Ray Odell and was buried in Southard town Cemetery, West Mansfield, Ohio, on Christmas Eve of 1927. The Veteran's Administration placed a stone on the unmarked grave in respect and recognition of his service in the Union Army during the United States Civil War.
Lucas was born on June 22, 1847, in Union County Ohio, to Oliver Perry Sr. and Mary Ann Low Odell. He moved with his family to Keithsburg, Illinois where he met and married Rebecca R. Redifer. They settled in Scotland County, Missouri and raised 9 children. Lucas was widowed in 1909 and returned to Ohio and married Mary Cornelia Benedict Odell in 1912. Mary was the widow of his brother Oliver Perry Odell Jr.
A Civil War reenactment graveside service of remembrance was held on April 12, 2008, at 1 PM in Southard town Cemetery of West Mansfield, Ohio. The Sons of the Union Veterans of Columbus, Ohio conducted the service.
The great grandchildren of Lucas would like to invite the members of the Odell, Redifer, Lowe/Low, Southard, Benedict, and Gordy families to join them at the cemetery or after the service in West Mansfield, Ohio, at the Conservation Club. Please join us and share in this special event in memory of our relative.
The above contributed by cousin Mary Janet Schloff, Thank you again Mary Janet.
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Odell, Lucas,
Rank, Private
Company,G
Unit 30 Il US Inf
Residence Keithsburg, Mercer, Il
Age,18
height 5'9 1/2
Hair, Black
Eyes, Black
Complexion,Dark
Marital Status, N/A
Occupation, Farmer
Joined, Mar 31, 1864
Joined Where, Aledo,Il
Joined by Whom, Lt.Kidd
Period,3 years
Muster in, April 17, 1864
Muster in where,Camp Butler,Il
Muster out, July 17,1865
Muster out Where, Louisville,KY
Photo of Lucas O'Dell was sent to me in 2001 by cousin Vern O'Dell, his Uncle Ury D. O'Dell had found it in some of his belongings and had it restored. Thank You Vern!
Research by JMB
Luke O'Dell to Be Buried Saturday Morning At West Mansfield
Luke O'Dell, 81, veteran of the Civil War,died at the home of a son, Ray O'Dell on Evans Avenue just before 1 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Death came from infirmities accompanying old age.
Mr. O'Dell formerly lived in Missouri and came to Urbana to live about two years ago. His wife preceded him in death. Eight children including the son residing here, survive.
Mr. O'Dell was a member of Co. G, of the 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry; which served during the Civil War.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in West Mansfield, at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, in charge of Rev.Pence, pastor of the church. Burial will be made in West Mansfield cemetery.
~ ~
Mr. Jonathan Davis created the orginial memorial and also contributed the obituary and headstone photos.
Thank You Mr. Davis.
Jonathan Davis, PCC., Governor Dennison Camp No. 1
Department of Ohio Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
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Memorial Service for Lucas R. Odell and Odell Family Reunion in Ohio
Graveside services were held for the late Lucas (Luke) Robert Odell of
Urbana, Ohio. Lucas died at the home of Ray Odell and was buried in Southard town Cemetery, West Mansfield, Ohio, on Christmas Eve of 1927. The Veteran's Administration placed a stone on the unmarked grave in respect and recognition of his service in the Union Army during the United States Civil War.
Lucas was born on June 22, 1847, in Union County Ohio, to Oliver Perry Sr. and Mary Ann Low Odell. He moved with his family to Keithsburg, Illinois where he met and married Rebecca R. Redifer. They settled in Scotland County, Missouri and raised 9 children. Lucas was widowed in 1909 and returned to Ohio and married Mary Cornelia Benedict Odell in 1912. Mary was the widow of his brother Oliver Perry Odell Jr.
A Civil War reenactment graveside service of remembrance was held on April 12, 2008, at 1 PM in Southard town Cemetery of West Mansfield, Ohio. The Sons of the Union Veterans of Columbus, Ohio conducted the service.
The great grandchildren of Lucas would like to invite the members of the Odell, Redifer, Lowe/Low, Southard, Benedict, and Gordy families to join them at the cemetery or after the service in West Mansfield, Ohio, at the Conservation Club. Please join us and share in this special event in memory of our relative.
The above contributed by cousin Mary Janet Schloff, Thank you again Mary Janet.
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Odell, Lucas,
Rank, Private
Company,G
Unit 30 Il US Inf
Residence Keithsburg, Mercer, Il
Age,18
height 5'9 1/2
Hair, Black
Eyes, Black
Complexion,Dark
Marital Status, N/A
Occupation, Farmer
Joined, Mar 31, 1864
Joined Where, Aledo,Il
Joined by Whom, Lt.Kidd
Period,3 years
Muster in, April 17, 1864
Muster in where,Camp Butler,Il
Muster out, July 17,1865
Muster out Where, Louisville,KY
Photo of Lucas O'Dell was sent to me in 2001 by cousin Vern O'Dell, his Uncle Ury D. O'Dell had found it in some of his belongings and had it restored. Thank You Vern!
Research by JMB
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