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Lela Margaret Vreeland (born O'Donnell), 1905 - 2002

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Birth
Lela Margaret Vreeland (born O'Donnell) was born on month day 1905, in birth place, Kansas.
Siblings
Lela had 10 siblings: Lila P Zerbe (born O'Donnell), Vernon William O'Donnell and 8 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Harold Cornelius (Neil) Vreeland.
Harold was born on month day 1901, in birth place, Kansas.
They had 2 children.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 2002, at age 96 in death place, Missouri.
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Lela M Vreeland in BillionGraves
Lela M Vreeland was born on October 29 1905.
Lela married Neil Vreeland.
Lela passed away on April 3 2002, at age 96.
She was buried in Waco Cemetery, Waco, Kansas, United States.
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Lela M Vreeland in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Lela M Vreeland was born on October 29 1905.
Lela lived in Neosho, Missouri 64850, USA.
Lela passed away on April 3 2002, at age 96.
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Lela Maud Matlock Graham (born O'Donnell), 1876 - Circa 1918

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Birth
Lela Maud Matlock Graham (born O'Donnell) was born in month 1876, in birth place, Texas.
Spouse
Lela married Albert J Graham.
Albert was born circa 1869, in birth place, Texas.
They had 4 children: Arless M Graham and 3 other children.
Lela then married James Albert Graham in 1894, at age 17.
James was born on month day 1868, in birth place, Texas.
They had 3 children: Ola Fern Wharton (born Graham) and 2 other children.
Lela then married Unknown.
They had 2 children.
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1900, in address, Texas.
She lived in 1910, in address, Texas.
She lived in 2 more places.
Death
Lela passed away circa 1918, at age 41.
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Maude Hathaway married James Graham on month day 1894, in marriage place, Michigan.
Maude lived on month day 1894, in address, Michigan.
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May 12 1894 - Milford, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
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Lela Marie O'Donnell, 1898 - 1986

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Birth
Lela Marie O'Donnell was born on month day 1898, in birth place, Illinois.
Siblings
Lela had 2 siblings.
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1920, in address, Illinois.
Death
Lela passed away in 1986, at age 87 in death place, Illinois.
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Lela Mae Nash, 1883 - 1959

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Birth
Lela Mae Nash was born on month day 1883, in birth place, Indiana.
Siblings
Lela had 3 siblings: Grace Lucrecia O'Donnell and 2 other siblings.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1959, at age 76 in death place, Indiana.
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Lela May O'Donnell in Michigan Marriages
Louis Charles Darr was born circa 1879.
Louis married Lela May O'Donnell on month day 1910, at age 31 in marriage place, Michigan.
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Lela Mae Darr in 1920 United States Federal Census
Lela Mae Darr was born circa 1884, in birth place, Indiana.
Lela married Lewis C Darr.
Lewis was born circa 1879, in birth place, Indiana.
They had 2 sons: Louis D Darr and one other child.
Lela lived in 1920, in address, Indiana.
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Lela M Darr in 1930 United States Federal Census
Lela M Darr was born circa 1884, in birth place, Indiana.
Lela married Louis C Darr.
Louis was born circa 1879, in birth place, Indiana.
They had 2 sons: Louis D Darr and one other child.
Lela lived in 1930, in address, Indiana.
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Lela May Darr in Indiana, St. Joseph County Obituaries
Lela May Darr married Louis C. Darr.
Lela lived in address, Indiana.
Lela passed away on month day 1959.
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Lela Blanche O'Donnell (born Hamblin), died 1994

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Birth
Lela Blanche O'Donnell (born Hamblin) was born on date, in birth place, Colorado.
Siblings
Lela had 13 siblings: James Rhodes Hamblin, Dallas Clarence Hamblin and 11 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Robert Franklin Presley on month day 1936, in marriage place, Colorado.
Robert was born on month day 1913, in birth place, Missouri.
They had 5 children: Roberta Faeton Kuhn (born Presley), Delores Pearl Presley and 3 other children.
They divorced on month day 1969, in divorce place, Colorado.
Lela then married Mr. O'Donnell.
Lela then married Eugene Frederick Beatty on month day 1969.
Eugene was born on month day 1909, in birth place, Colorado.
Personal Info
Lela lived in address, Colorado.
She lived in 1930, in address, Kansas.
She lived in 7 more places.
Her occupation was a occupation.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1994, in death place, Colorado.
She was buried in burial place.
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Lela O'Donnell (born Martin), born 1882

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Lela O'Donnell (born Martin) was born on month day 1882, in birth place, West Virginia.
Siblings
Lela had 12 siblings: Mary Ellen Coffman (born Martin), Samuel J. Martin and 10 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Mr. O'Donnell.
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Lela O'Donnell (born (Martin)), born 1882

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Lela O'Donnell (born (Martin)) was born on month day 1882, in birth place.
Siblings
Lela had 12 siblings: Tena Jane McIntire (born (Martin)), Alice M. Griffin (born (Martin)) and 10 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married John O'Donnell.
Death
Lela passed away.
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Lela O'Donnell (born Martin), born 1882

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Birth
Lela O'Donnell (born Martin) was born on month day 1882, in birth place, West Virginia.
Siblings
Lela had 12 siblings: Alice M. Griffin (born Martin), Anna C. Martin and 10 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Mr. O'Donnell.
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Lela O'Donnell (born Martin), born 1882

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Lela O'Donnell (born Martin) was born on month day 1882, in birth place, West Virginia.
Siblings
Lela had 12 siblings: Tena Jane McIntire (born Martin), Joshua Leonard Martin and 10 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Mr. O'Donnell.
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LELA O'DONNELL (born (MARTIN)), born 1882

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LELA O'DONNELL (born (MARTIN)) was born on month day 1882, in birth place.
Siblings
LELA had 12 siblings: TENA JANE McINTIRE (born (MARTIN)), ALICE M. GRIFFIN (born (MARTIN)) and 10 other siblings.
Spouse
LELA married Mr. O'DONNELL.
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LELA O'DONNELL (born (MARTIN)), born 1882

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LELA O'DONNELL (born (MARTIN)) was born on month day 1882, in birth place.
Siblings
LELA had 12 siblings: TENA JANE McINTIRE (born (MARTIN)), ALICE M. GRIFFIN (born (MARTIN)) and 10 other siblings.
Spouse
LELA married JOHN O'DONNELL.
Death
LELA passed away.
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Lela Alice O'Donnell, Circa 1862 - 1930

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Birth
Lela Alice O'Donnell was born circa 1862.
Spouse
Lela married Unknown O'Donnell.
They had one child: Unknown Woolridge.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1930, at age 68 in death place.
She was buried in burial place, Texas.
Newspaper
The Olney Enterprise.
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Jun 27 1930 - Olney, Young, TX, USA.
"... Wait Acceptance Of New Secretary MRS. LELA O'DONNELL PASSES AWAY SUNDAY The body of Mrs. Lela Alice O'Donnell, who died at the home of her daughter and family, Mrs. 0. J. Woolridge, three..."
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Lela O'Donnell, 1923 - 2005

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Birth
Olivia Florence Gray was born on month day 1923.
Siblings
Olivia had 9 siblings: Hughie Gray, Viola Flewelling and 7 other siblings.
Personal Info
Olivia lived in address.
She lived in address, Massachusetts.
Her occupation was a occupation.
Death
Olivia passed away on month day 2005, at age 81 in death place.
Newspaper
Bangor Daily News.
Publication
Jun 6 2005 - Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, United States.

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Lela Mickey, born 1907

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J. W. O'Donnell was born circa 1908.
Spouse
J married Lela Mickey on month day 1931, at age 23 in marriage place, Iowa.
Personal Info
J lived in address, Iowa.
Newspaper
The Harlan Republican.
Publication
Sep 3 1931 - Harlan, Shelby, Iowa, United States.
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Lela Marie O'Donnell, born 1921

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Willem H. Jones was born circa 1922.
Spouse
Willem married Lela Marie O'Donnell on month day 1922, at age less than one.
Personal Info
Willem lived on month day 1922, in address, Illinois.
Newspaper
Lawrence County News.
Publication
Jul 17 1947 - Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, United States.
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Lela Marie O'Donnell, born 1931

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Birth
Willem H. Jones was born circa 1932.
Spouse
Willem married Lela Marie O'Donnell circa 1922, in marriage place, Illinois.
Personal Info
Willem lived on month day 1922, in address, Illinois.
Newspaper
Lawrence County News.
Publication
Jul 18 1957 - Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, United States.
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H. P. Moyer married Lela O'Donnell on month day 1909, in marriage place, Mississippi.
Personal Info
H lived in address, Illinois.
Newspaper
The Jones County News.
Publication
Oct 15 1909 - Ellisville, Jones, Mississippi, United States.
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Lela A O'Donnell, 1862 - 1930

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Lela A O'Donnell was born in 1862.
Spouse
Lela married Abner C O'Donnell.
Death
Lela passed away in 1930, at age 68.
She was buried in Chisholm Cemetery, McLendon-Chisholm, Texas, United States.
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Lela M. O'Donnell, 1874 - 1951

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Lela M. O'Donnell was born in 1874.
Death
Lela passed away in 1951, at age 77.
She was buried in Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan, New Jersey, United States.

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Lela Alice O'Donnell (born Smith), 1862 - 1930

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Birth
Lela Alice O'Donnell (born Smith) was born on month day 1862, in birth place, Alabama.
Siblings
Lela had 3 siblings: Perry Euin Smith and 2 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Abner Cornelius O'Donnell on month day 1881, at age 18 in marriage place, Alabama.
Abner was born on month day 1859, in birth place, Alabama.
They had 5 children: Frank Ross O'Donnell, William P. O'Donnell and 3 other children.
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1880, in address, Alabama.
She lived in 1900, in address, Alabama.
She lived in 3 more places.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1930, at age 68 in death place, Texas.
She was buried in burial place, Texas.
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Lela Marie Jones (born O'Donnell), 1898 - 1986

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Birth
Lela Marie Jones (born O'Donnell) was born on month day 1898, in birth place, Illinois.
Siblings
Lela had 2 brothers: James Ennis O'Donnell and one other sibling.
Spouse
Lela married William Hanby Jones on month day 1922, at age 24 in marriage place, Illinois.
William was born on month day 1896, in birth place, Illinois.
They had one son: William Robert Jones.
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1900, in address, Illinois.
She lived in 1910, in address, Illinois.
She lived in 2 more places.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1986, at age 87 in death place, Illinois.
She was buried in burial place.
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Lela Josephine O'Donnell, 1906 - 1951

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Birth
Lela Josephine O'Donnell was born on month day 1906, in birth place, Indiana.
Siblings
Lela had 3 sisters: Theodora Marie Hacker (born O'Donnell) and 2 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Lewis A. Ritzman.
Lewis was born in 1900, in birth place, Ohio.
Lela then married William Edward Thompson.
William was born in 1905, in birth place, California.
Lela then married T J O'Reilly.
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1910, in address, Ohio.
She lived in 1920, in address, Ohio.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1951, at age 45 in death place, Washington.
She was buried in burial place, Washington.
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Lela Moyer (born O'Donnell), 1883 - 1952

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Birth
Lela Moyer (born O'Donnell) was born on month day 1883, in birth place, Alabama.
Siblings
Lela had 11 siblings: William Henry O'Donnell, John O'Donnell and 9 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married Herbert P Moyer.
Herbert was born on month day 1870, in birth place, Pennsylvania.
They had one daughter: Martha Pierson Wallace (born Moyer).
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1920, in address, Illinois.
She lived in 1930, in address, Illinois.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1952, at age 68.
She was buried in burial place, Alabama.
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Lela Mae O'Donnell, 1883 - 1959

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Birth
Lela, Mae O'Donnell was born on month day 1883, in birth place, Indiana.
Siblings
Lela had one sister: Grace Lucretcia O'Donnell.
Spouse
Lela married Louis, Charles Darr.
Louis was born on month day 1878, in birth place, Indiana.
They had 2 sons: Louis D. Darr and one other child.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1959, at age 76 in death place.
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Lela Margaret O'Donnell, 1905 - 2002

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Birth
Lela, Margaret O'Donnell was born on month day 1905.
Spouse
Lela married Harold, Cornelius Vreeland.
Harold was born on month day 1901.
They had 3 children.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 2002, at age 96.
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Lela O'Donnell (born Martin), born 1882

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Birth
Lela O'Donnell (born Martin) was born on month day 1882, in birth place, West Virginia.
Siblings
Lela had 12 siblings: Joshua Leonard Martin, George McClelland Martin and 10 other siblings.
Spouse
Lela married John O'Donnell.

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Lela O'Donnell, born Circa 1906

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Birth
Lela O'Donnell was born circa 1906, in birth place, Kansas.
Siblings
Lela had 9 siblings: Vergil O'Donnell, Lila O'Donnell and 7 other siblings.
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1925, in address, Kansas.

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Lela Minera O'Donnell, born 1874

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Birth
Lela Minera O'Donnell was born on month day 1874, in birth place, New Jersey.
Spouse
Lela married Thomas O'Donnell.

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Lela O'Donnell, born 1921

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Mr and Mrs Leopold O'Donnell hosted a young people's dance and supper for their daughter Lela's birthday in St. Kilda.
Birth
Lela was born on month day 1921.
Newspaper
The Herald.
Publication
Jun 21 1921 - Melbourne, , Victoria, Australia.
"...make early application to the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Collingwood. 10ung People's Dance In honor of the birthday of their young daughter Lela, Mr and Mrs. Leopold O'Donnell, of Mitford street. St. Kilda, gave a young people's dance at the Palais de Danse, St. Kilda, on Wednesday..."

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Lela Marie O'Donnell, born Circa 1898

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Wm. H. Jones and Lela Marie O'Donnell of Lawrenceville apply for marriage license.
Birth
Lela was born circa 1898.
Spouse
Lela married Willem H. Jones circa 1922, at age 24 in marriage place, Illinois.
Willem was born circa 1897.
Personal Info
Lela lived in address, Illinois.
Newspaper
Lawrence County News.
Publication
Jul 19 1922 - Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, United States.
"...21, both of Bridgeport. Charles Joseph Collins, 22, of Lawrenceville, to Stella May Rollings, 18, of Bridgeport. Wm. H. Jones, 25, Lela Marie O'Donnell, 24, both of Lawrenceville. Lester C. Wingert, 26, to Neva McCarty, 20, both of Olney.. HAVE A NEW BOY Announcements..."
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Lela Marie O'Donnell, born Circa 1923

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Several couples married around Bridgeport and Lawrenceville.
Birth
Lela was born circa 1923.
Personal Info
Lela lived in address, Illinois.
Newspaper
Lawrence County News.
Publication
Jul 17 1947 - Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, United States.
"...Ernst, 21, both of Bridgeport; Charles Joseph Collins, 22, Lawrenceville, and Stella May Rollings, 18, Bridgeport, Wm. H. Jones, 25, and Lela Marie O'Donnell, 24, both of Lawrenceville. Carroll Robinson, about six years old was run over and instantly killed Saturday morning. The..."

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Lela J. O'Donnell O'Reilly, Circa 1906 - 1951

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Birth
Lela J. O'Donnell O'Reilly was born circa 1906.
Spouse
Lela married Thomas J. O'Reilly.
Death
Lela passed away on month day 1951, at age 45 in death place, Washington.

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Lela Josephine O'Donnell (O'Reilly)

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Lela Josephine O'Donnell married Thomas Joseph O'Reilly on July 13 1950, in Thurston, Washington.

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Lela Josephine O'Donnell (Thompson), born 1904

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Birth
William Edward Thompson was born circa 1905, in birth place.
Spouse
William married Lela Josephine O'Donnell on month day 1937, at age 32 in marriage place, New York.

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Lela L. O'Donnell (Ritzman), born 1899

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Leland Ritzman was born circa 1900, in birth place, Ohio.
Spouse
Leland married Lela L. O'Donnell on month day 1928, at age 28 in marriage place, Ohio.

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Lela May O'Donnell (Darr)

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Louis Charles Darr married Lela May O'Donnell on month day 1910, in marriage place, Michigan.
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Lela O'Donnell, born Circa 1907

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Birth
Lela O'Donnell was born circa 1907, in birth place, Oklahoma.
Siblings
Lela had 2 brothers: Connell O'Donnell and one other sibling.
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Lela lived in 1920, in address, Oklahoma.
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Lela O'Donnell, born Circa 1875

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Lela O'Donnell was born circa 1875, in birth place, New Jersey.
Spouse
Lela married Thomas O'Donnell.
Thomas was born circa 1863, in birth place.
They had 2 children: Mary J O'Donnell and one other child.
Personal Info
Lela lived in 1920, in address, Pennsylvania.
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Lela O'Donnell name variations
  • Lela Odonnell
  • Leila O'donnell
  • Lela Odonel
  • Lela O'donnel
  • Lela O donnell
  • Lela O'donell
  • Lela O'donelll
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Lela | First name meaning

Lela's origins are complex, drawing from multiple linguistic roots. It is often considered a short form of names like Delilah, a Hebrew name meaning "delicate" or "languishing." Another possible source is the Slavic name Lela, associated with springtime and new beginnings. This Slavic Lela is thought to be connected to the Proto-Slavic root *lelějati, meaning "to lull" or "to cherish." The name's simplicity allows for independent use, detaching it from its longer forms. The name Lela appears across various cultures, making pinpointing a single origin difficult. Its use as a diminutive of Delilah gives it a presence in cultures influenced by the Hebrew Bible. The Slavic Lela connects it to Eastern European folklore and naming traditions. While not consistently popular throughout history, Lela has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries, often as a more casual or modern alternative to its longer counterparts. Common variations are often simply spelling alterations, such as Leila or Leela.

O'Donnell
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The surname O'Donnell has its roots in Gaelic Ireland, deriving from the native Gaelic name "Ó Domhnaill," which translates to "descendant of Domhnall." The name Domhnall itself means "world ruler" or "ruler of the world," reflecting a lineage of nobility and leadership. The O'Donnells were a prominent Gaelic family, particularly in the province of Ulster, where they ruled over the territory of Tyrconnell (modern-day County Donegal) from the 12th century onwards. Historically, the O'Donnells were known as fierce warriors and skilled leaders, playing significant roles in the resistance against English rule during the Tudor conquest of Ireland in the 16th century. The surname has been associated with various occupations, including military leadership and governance, which were vital in the turbulent political landscape of medieval Ireland.

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