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Samuel Odell

American politician

Samuel Odell
Treasurer of Michigan
In office 1917 – May 21, 1919
Governor	Albert Sleeper
Preceded by	John W. Haarer
Succeeded by	Frank E. Gorman
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 26th district
In office January 1, 1913 – December 31, 1916
Preceded by	Charles Ernest Cartier
Succeeded by	Charles Tufts
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Oceana County district
In office January 6, 1909 – December 31, 1912
Preceded by	George Ensign Dewey
Succeeded by	Rufus F. Skeels
Personal details
Born	(1881-08-30)August 30, 1881 Shelby, Michigan
Died	July 3, 1946(1946-07-03) (aged 64)
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Michigan

Samuel Odell (August 30, 1881 – July 3, 1946) was a Michigan politician.

Early life[edit]

Samuel Odell was born on August 30, 1881, in Shelby, Michigan, to parents Samuel W. and Leila Delite Odell. Odell was of English descent.^[1]

Education[edit]

Odell attended University of Michigan from 1900 to 1902.^[1][2]

Career[edit]

Odell served two terms as supervisor of Shelby Township, Michigan. On November 3, 1908, Odell was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Oceana County district from January 6, 1909, to December 31, 1912. On November 5, 1912, Odell was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 26th district from January 1, 1913, to December 31, 1916. In 1916, Odell was elected to the position of Michigan State Treasurer, and began serving in this capacity in 1917.^[3] On May 21, 1919, Odell resigned from this position to become a member of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission.^[1]

Personal life[edit]

Odell was unmarried during his time in the Michigan Legislature.^[1]

Death[edit]

Odell died on July 3, 1946, in Shelby, Michigan. He was interred at Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.^[1]

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