O'DELL

James Madison O'Dell was born August 6, 1828 on the old 16 section south of what is now known as East Rockville.  He was the son of William and Jane Odell.  He was of a family of 11, 4 sons and 7 daughters, of whom only 4 are now living - Nancy Hall of Wichita, Ks; Harvey C. Odell of Patoka, Ill;; Ellen Jerome of Montezuma and Harriet Caldwell of Terre haute. He was married to Lucinda A. Crooks August 21, 1851. To this union were born 7 children, six sons and one daughter, four of whom are now deceased - Eva, wife of EA Phillips; William C, two dying in infancy Charles E. and Arthur E. The wife, Lucinda A, departed this life August 21, 1881. The deceased was again married to Frances Beech August 9, 1882, with whom he lived until his death which occurred at his home November 24, 1908 at the advanced age of 80 years 3 months 18 days. Mr. O'Dell's parents emigrated from Mercer C o KY to Indiana in an early day, settling on Otter creek in Vigo Co. Later they moved to the New Discovery neighborhood where they lived until their deaths. Mr. Odell united with the Baptist Church at New Discovery in the year 1850 and was baptized by Elder Peter Swaim.  He remained a member of New Discovery Church until 1877 when he had his membership transferred to Hollandsburg Church.  Mr. Odell was a devoted husband and kind father, living a consistent Christian life until his death. He is survived by three sons: Dr. J. L. Odell of Montezuma, J. H. Odell of Waveland and Bruce, who is still at home. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Lucinda Beech and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the house Wed at o'clock p.m. by Rev. S. K. Fuson. Interment in Barnes Cemetery..

OOLEY

The last Terre Haute Journal announces the death of the wife and two daughters of Mr. Thornton S. Ooley, of Parke County, Indiana, of milk sickness – all within twenty-four hours. - Alton Telegraph & Democratic Review, 30 August 1850, Alton, Illinois, Page 001, Column 001

OTT

“13 August 1898 -  Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Strain Ott”. - - As recorded in list of August 1898 deaths -in the Rockville Tribune, 05 January 1899

OVERMAN

John Overman, one of Parke County’s oldest an best known citizens, died at the old home in Washington Township, on the morning of Oct. 13, aged 89 years, 3 months, 11 days.  Mr. Overman was born near Goldsboro, N. C. July 2, 1810, and came to Parke County with his parents in 1832, settling near Coloma. He was married Sept. 24, 1835 to Amanda Burford, daughter of Daniel and Amanda Burford. Seven children were born to them – Sarah, who died at the age of 13, William B., Charles W., John D., Zachariah T., Thomas P. and Flora E. After the death of his first wife Mr. Overman was married to Mrs. Susan Runnels, daughter of John and Sallie  Elliot. To them were born two children -  Voorhees Lee and Virginia, the former having possession of the old homestead.    … All of the family were present except Thomas, of Indianapolis, who was kept at home by the serious illness of his little daughter. The remains were laid to rest by the side of the deceased’s first wife, in the private burying ground on the south part of the farm. … Several of Mr. Overman’s life long friends were present, among them being John D. Huey, aged 88; James H. White, 81; Hugh Hutton, 78; P. D. Johnson, 77; James M. Elder, 77; E. N. Burford, 76; Jesse Hopper, 75; Morgan McClain, 74; J. L. Boyd, 74; Jarvis Hopper, 71; Henry Connerly, 71. Nearly all of these men knew Mr. Overman since his boyhood days, and all were well aquatinted with those traits of character which made him one of the most useful and honored citizens of Parke County.” - Rockville Tribune , October 18, 1899

OVERPECK

Coloma - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Overpeck of Mecca was buried in the cemetery at this place Thursday of last week. - Rockville Republican, April 3, 1912

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