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Dakota Fanning

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Dakota Fanning

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    William Henry Odum Jr.

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    • Great-grandfather of Dakota Fanning — 4th Generation
    • Ahnentafel No:
    • 14 
    • Birth Date:
    • 31 Oct 1916 
    • Birth Location:
    • Covington, Newton, Georgia 
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    • Death Date:
    • 24 Feb 1976 
    • Death Location:
    • Atlanta, Georgia 
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    • Burial Location:
    • Southview Cemetery, Covington, Newton, Georgia 
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    • Notes: 
    • World War II veteran

      W. Henry Odum, Jr., was a "colorful" sheriff of Newton County, Georgia. He is said to have been buried with the 10-gallon hat, cowboy boots, and the colorful costume he wore as sheriff.

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