Joseph Odell

Other Events:

• Resided: 1776, New York
• Emmigration: Aft 1776, New York; to Canada

Notes:

Joseph owned considerable property in New York before the Revolutionary War, which was taken during the war. He then went to Canada in 1793 and petitioned the Province of Lower Canada as follows: "the Memorial of Joseph Odell, formerly of Poughkeepsie, State of New York, in behalf of himself and Six Sons, Vis: -- John, Joshua, Joseph, Junr., Jas., Chas., and Jacob, Humbly sheweth-- That your Memorialist, having lost a very considerable Property, by the late American War during which he was from time to time taken from his home, and kept a close prisoner in jail frequently for days together, denied even Water to drink, and otherwise very ill treated...not having received Lands or other compensation for his Losses; humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant him, in the Townshop of Hemmingford, a lot for himself, and one for each of his sons..." He received land from Government in Lacolle, P.Q., in Feb, 1795. In 1802, he received Lot #169.

Joseph married Martha Manning on 11 Jan 1753 in Flushing, Long Island, New York. Martha (daughter of John Hendrick Manning and Ruth Potter) was born in 1738; died after 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
1757 in Dutchess County, NY

1. James Odell was born in 1763 in Clinton, Dutchess County, New York; died in in Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada.
2. Sarah Odell was born in 1765 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York; and died.
3. John Odell was born on 19 Feb 1758 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 29 Dec 1812 in Chambly, Quebec, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Jackson Cemetery, Odelltown, Quebec, Canada.
4. Joshua Odell was born on 01 Sep 1759 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 02 Aug 1842 in Odelltown, Franklin County, Quebec, Canada; was buried in Jackson Cemetary, Elvidge's Corners, LaColle County, PQ, Canada.
5. Joseph Odell was born on 07 Nov 1761 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 30 Mar 1824 in Odelltown, Franklin County, Quebec, Canada; was buried in Jackson Cemetery, Odelltown, Quebec, Canada.
6. Eve Odell was born about 1772; and died.
7. Charles Odell was born about 1767 in Dutchess County, New York; died after 1799 in Quebec, Canada.
8. Jacob Odell was born about 1769; and died.
9. Martha Odell was born in 1770 in Dutchess County, New York; and died.

Other Events:

• Resided: 1733, Yonkers, New York
• Resided: Aft 1733, Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York; Saw Mill River Rd

Notes:

Died:
May 1785

Joshua married Sarah Jones in 1732 in Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. Sarah (daughter of Benjamin Jones and Mary Valentine) was born on 02 Aug 1713 in Mile Square, Westchester County, New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Anna Patience Tompkins in 1694 in Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. Anna (daughter of N. Tompkins and E. White) was born about 1672 in Eastchester, Westchester County, New York; died in 1754. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Mary Valentine. Mary (daughter of J. Valentine and J.) was born in 1685 in Fordham Manor, Westchester County, New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Resided: Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut
• Resided: Rye, Westchester County, New York
• Immigration: 1639, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Notes:

Wm. Jr. established his family on Long island. He was a proprietor of Rye and White Plains. His company developed and sold most of what is NY City today. His heirs recv'd payment in 1720. His dau., Sarah, md. John Archer, and Mary md. Matthew Valentine who also moved to Va. The oldest son, John, recvd. 1/2 the property and settled at Phillipe's Manor NY Reginald O'Dell settled the Maine land and Thomas in Maryland. Samuel and Stephen moved to the south, proving up land and settling Shenandoah Valley from north to south.

N. married E. White. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J. married J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]