Samuel Odell

Samuel Odell (August 30, 1881 – July 3, 1946) was a Michigan 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	August 30, 1881 Shelby, Michigan
Died	July 3, 1946 (aged 64)
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Michigan

Early life

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

Odell attended University of Michigan.[1]

Career

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.[2] On May 21, 1919, Odell resigned from this position to become a member of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission.[1]

Personal life

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

Death

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

References

1. "Legislator Details - Samuel Odell". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
2. "Odell". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 1, 2020.