Samuel Odell
Samuel Odell | |
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| 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 | August 30, 1881 |
| Died | July 3, 1946 (aged 64) |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Samuel Odell (August 30, 1881 – July 3, 1946) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]Odell attended University of Michigan from 1900 to 1902.[1][2]
Career
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]Odell was unmarried during his time in the Michigan Legislature.[1]
Death
[edit | edit source]Odell died on July 3, 1946, in Shelby, Michigan. He was interred at Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1]
References
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- 1881 births
- 1946 deaths
- People from Oceana County, Michigan
- University of Michigan alumni
- Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Republican Party Michigan state senators
- State treasurers of Michigan
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