'Children [of Richard Odell] by first wife [Elizabeth Perst]: ... John, b. [say 1577-8]. He was head of the next generation of Odells at Salford, and is placed as son of Richard Odell (probably the eldest surviving son) because a legacy was given to John's eldest daughter and other children in the will of Richard's widow. He named children Richard and Isabel [Elizabeth] for his parents.'
'John Odell, born [1577-8], no record of burial, and no record of will found; married first, 5 Dec. 1603, Joan Bingley, who was buried 28 June 1640, possibly daughter or sister of the Thomas Bingley who was an overseer of the will of John Odell's step-mother; married second, 24 June 1645, Susanna Nichols.'