This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sellers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JWGBAEB/1112 Message Board Post: Looking for Andrew M Sellers, of Orangeburg Dist. South Carolina, about 1774, died there in 1813, wife name not known. therigdons@i-55.com
Just took a look at the list of words and its a very good one. Very interesting. I did notice, however, a small mistake in the definition listed for "Consort". The listed definition is "Wife of the deceased", which I believe is incorrect. My understanding of the term "Consort" is that the spouse, namely the wife, died before the husband. A woman who outlived her husband was therefore a "Relict", ie, the "wife of the deceased". I apologize for being so picky. I just thought I would forward this since Consort and Relict are quite often found in both Wills and on grave and tombstones and the terminology can be confusing. Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Sherri Hall [mailto:ldrbelties@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 01:49 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] FW: [ARCHIVES] Early Words in Deeds, Wills, etc. Forwarded with permission from the Archives mail list. ~Sherri Von Mings Stachon has been transcribing and contributing court records, deeds and wills for several counties in Virginia. So far, she has completed 562 documents and is still going. In the process, she has collected a list of words that appear in these documents whose meanings may not be known by the average reader. These words and their definitions may be seen at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/special/earlywords.txt Feel free to pass this list on in your mail lists, or place them in your archived records. Mike
Forwarded with permission from the Archives mail list. ~Sherri Von Mings Stachon has been transcribing and contributing court records, deeds and wills for several counties in Virginia. So far, she has completed 562 documents and is still going. In the process, she has collected a list of words that appear in these documents whose meanings may not be known by the average reader. These words and their definitions may be seen at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/special/earlywords.txt Feel free to pass this list on in your mail lists, or place them in your archived records. Mike
MARY, thank you. would like James Savannah Hicks death cert info. I believe her mother Louisa Sellers may have been married before, perhaps a GRIMES on the 1860 census. no kids then. JOHN W. HICKS/GRIMES death cert would tell = Don't have the marriages on either of these. Don't have her mother MARY SELLERS on 1870 census. You could send the one you have to compare. I believe this MARY SELLERS could be living in 1850 CARROLL CO, TN. CHECK it ALL out and advise. Happy Holidays and thanks for sharing SELLERS. marie, iowa -----Original Message----- From: Mary Hall [mailto:mhall@rcs.rome.ga.us] Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 7:06 AM To: Marie Sellers-Hollinger Subject: RE: Hicks/Sellers According to her tombstone, James Savannah Hicks was born August 7, 1876. The 1880 census was taken on June 22, 1880 and lists James S. as three years old. (Weakley County, TN, Meridian Church, ED #15, Page 35, lines 37-42). 1900 Census - I am interested mainly in James Savannah and her parents - I just haven't gotten much further. Georgia, Floyd County, Barkers Militia District, sheet number 124, lines 20-24 James Savannah has married William Stager and he has left her (classic - "I'm going to the store" and never returning) Hicks, James, head, w, m, 1848, 52, m, 30 (yrs. married), GA, GA, GA, Farmer, Hicks, Lucy, wife, w, f, Aug. 1837, 62 M, 30 (yrs. married),, 4 (children), 2 (living), TN, TN, TN Stager, Jane S., dau, w, f, Aug, 1875, 24, 7, 2 (children), 2 (living), TN, GA, TN Stager, James W D D, grandson, w, m, Feb. 1894, 6, s, GA, OH, TN Stager, Alonzo, grandson, w, m, April 1896, 4, s, GA, OH, TN I haven't made it to 1850 yet. Mary -----Original Message----- From: Marie Sellers-Hollinger [mailto:mari@netins.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 12:28 AM To: SELLERS; Mary Hall Subject: RE: Hicks/Sellers MARY, thanks. NEED the age of your James Savannah Hicks = okay, maybe listed as son/male born 1873 TN? Do you have the 1900 census reading? I would check ALL SPELLINGS in 1850? CARROLL CO, TN??? AND OTHER MARRIAGES, ETC. THANKS for sharing. -----Original Message----- From: Mary Hall [mailto:mhall@rcs.rome.ga.us] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 12:35 PM To: mari@netins.net Subject: Hicks/Sellers Hi Marie, I have been away from my computer for almost a week. Sorry for the delay in answering your message. I don't know if I can help much. I will answer some here and when I get caught up, I will try to send anything that I have. My great grandmother was James Savannah Hicks (married William Stager and then William Gossett). I know almost nothing about her. My father, the oldest of his generation is dead, plus neither he nor his siblings liked her. They all say that she was physically dirty, nasty house and was mean. So much for a loving grandmother. James Savannah Hicks Stager Gossett died January 2, 1942. At the time she was living in Rome, Georgia (Floyd County, about 75 miles northwest of Atlanta, not far from the Alabama state line). Floyd County is where she spent her adult life and all of her children were born. At the time of her death she was living with one of her sons from her second marriage. (I am descendent from her first marriage.) James Savannah Hicks was the daughter of James Hicks and Louisa "Lucy" C. Sellers. I did not know her mother's maiden name until I ordered a copy of her death certificate. James Hicks was born March 26, 1848 and died January 10, 1922. Lucy Sellers was born August 9, 1835 and died February 3, 1907. After I received James Savannah Hicks' death certificate, I ran a search. The 1880 census came up with a James Hicks married to Louise C. with children John, Lillie, and James S. Living with them was Seller, Mary listed as mother-in-law. They were living in Weakley, TN. James S. is listed as a son, but the age is right to be James Savannah and if she was not in sight when the census was taken, it would be a logical mistake. Plus she was called James or Jamie a great deal, as well as Savannah. Also, I know for a fact that she had a sister named Lillie. Lillie also lived in Floyd County and was around when my dad was little. She married a man named T.S. "Bush" Washington. Backed up to the 1870 census. I found James and Louise married in Weakley. They had one child- John who is four. It has them as being married in January of the census year. So either John was illegitimate or Louise had been married before. I also found a Joseph and Mary Sellers in Sampson County, TN. (They have a Nancy Matthew and Nancy's two children living with them.) O.k. Let me know what else you want. I have: 1. More on James Savannah 2. Tombstone pictures 3. Census information - 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1930. 4. Death Certificates - James Savannah, James Hicks If you do connect, I would love any information that you have. I look forward to hearing from you, Mary Hall (I live in Floyd County, Georgia) mhall@rcs.rome.ga.us
MARY, thanks. NEED the age of your James Savannah Hicks = okay, maybe listed as son/male born 1873 TN? Do you have the 1900 census reading? I would check ALL SPELLINGS in 1850? CARROLL CO, TN??? AND OTHER MARRIAGES, ETC. THANKS for sharing. -----Original Message----- From: Mary Hall [mailto:mhall@rcs.rome.ga.us] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 12:35 PM To: mari@netins.net Subject: Hicks/Sellers Hi Marie, I have been away from my computer for almost a week. Sorry for the delay in answering your message. I don't know if I can help much. I will answer some here and when I get caught up, I will try to send anything that I have. My great grandmother was James Savannah Hicks (married William Stager and then William Gossett). I know almost nothing about her. My father, the oldest of his generation is dead, plus neither he nor his siblings liked her. They all say that she was physically dirty, nasty house and was mean. So much for a loving grandmother. James Savannah Hicks Stager Gossett died January 2, 1942. At the time she was living in Rome, Georgia (Floyd County, about 75 miles northwest of Atlanta, not far from the Alabama state line). Floyd County is where she spent her adult life and all of her children were born. At the time of her death she was living with one of her sons from her second marriage. (I am descendent from her first marriage.) James Savannah Hicks was the daughter of James Hicks and Louisa "Lucy" C. Sellers. I did not know her mother's maiden name until I ordered a copy of her death certificate. James Hicks was born March 26, 1848 and died January 10, 1922. Lucy Sellers was born August 9, 1835 and died February 3, 1907. After I received James Savannah Hicks' death certificate, I ran a search. The 1880 census came up with a James Hicks married to Louise C. with children John, Lillie, and James S. Living with them was Seller, Mary listed as mother-in-law. They were living in Weakley, TN. James S. is listed as a son, but the age is right to be James Savannah and if she was not in sight when the census was taken, it would be a logical mistake. Plus she was called James or Jamie a great deal, as well as Savannah. Also, I know for a fact that she had a sister named Lillie. Lillie also lived in Floyd County and was around when my dad was little. She married a man named T.S. "Bush" Washington. Backed up to the 1870 census. I found James and Louise married in Weakley. They had one child- John who is four. It has them as being married in January of the census year. So either John was illegitimate or Louise had been married before. I also found a Joseph and Mary Sellers in Sampson County, TN. (They have a Nancy Matthew and Nancy's two children living with them.) O.k. Let me know what else you want. I have: 1. More on James Savannah 2. Tombstone pictures 3. Census information - 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1930. 4. Death Certificates - James Savannah, James Hicks If you do connect, I would love any information that you have. I look forward to hearing from you, Mary Hall (I live in Floyd County, Georgia) mhall@rcs.rome.ga.us
CLYDE, thanks. it all helps Document your/our info. If you can send copy of picture of CAMILE SELLERS 1841, I am sure our LA SELLERS would appreciate. WE do NEED the 1830 census on these families, can you help? http://showcase.netins.net/web/sellerfamily/lalafay.htm 1830 LAFAYETTE PAR, LA = NEED AGES = LOUIS SALLA, PAGE 161, NO TWN ALEXANDRE SALLAS, PAGE 161 ARCHILLE SALLAS , page 161 = MATHEW SALLAS, PAGE 161 = JEAN SALLY, PAGE 151 = WE will continue to Add LA info to our pages as YOU and OTHERS send. WE prefer to use documents, but, we do use other charts to see HOW info proven= OTHER charts Should be Proven before you use = Use a ? when Not Proven EMILE (Camile?) SELLERS 1822 appears to be married in 1840? Do you have copy of this marriage license. Some show parents, etc. OR perhaps YOU should send us a copy of YOUR 1840 census extraction of your family? Please do. THANKS for sharing SELLERS marie, iowa -----Original Message----- From: Sellers, Clyde A [mailto:selleca@chevrontexaco.com] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 9:18 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Louis Matthew Sellers Mystery/ST MARTIN, la/CARLAH DAUER'S BIBLE Marie - Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I was out all last week. The only thing I have on Emile Sellers (Birth: 5 Aug 1822 in St. Martinville,La) is an old photo which I would be glad to share. I also have a confederate pension application for his son Camille (Birth: 11 Dec 1841 in Laf,La. I do not have any birth or marriage records for these folks. Thanks, Clyde A. Sellers
Very interesting stuff...Thought I'd pass it along -Ed Hudson "X" THE SIGNATURE OF THE LITERATE In the Middle Ages, when most of the population was illiterate, it was common practice to use the X as a substitute for an individuals signature. Later, the practice was taken up by well educated people quite capable of signing their name. In fact, it was not uncommon for kings and queens to sign with an X. The X became an important symbol for many reasons. The sign of one of the twelve apostles, St. Andrew, was an X therefore using his mark indicated you would honor your agreement in his name. Also, according to the Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 1 of the 1965 edition, the Romans crucified St. Andrew on a decussate (X shaped) cross which then came to be known as the Cross of Saint Andrew. It is also, like the swords of the early knights, a visual representation of the Cross of the Crucifixion. So the use of the X was deeply rooted in Christian symbolism. The early settlers brought many customs from England to the Colonies. Therefore, you must consider the religious temperament, English custom and the education level of the parents and children of an individual to try to learn whether he could read and write. Do not be surprised if an important document, i.e. will or deed, was signed with an X instead of the signature of someone known to be educated. It was a common practice and, in some cultures, a document would not be considered legal and binding without it. When going through early American court records keep this in mind. Do not automatically assume a person was illiterate if he or she signed with a X. In fact, it could prove to be quite the contrary. Source: IMPONDERABLES, by David Feldman, William Morrow and Co., Inc., copyright 1986, 1987, and was used with their permission. ***
Marie - Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I was out all last week. The only thing I have on Emile Sellers (Birth: 5 Aug 1822 in St. Martinville,La) is an old photo which I would be glad to share. I also have a confederate pension application for his son Camille (Birth: 11 Dec 1841 in Laf,La. I do not have any birth or marriage records for these folks. Thanks, Clyde A. Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Marie Sellers-Hollinger [mailto:mari@netins.net] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 10:38 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Louis Matthew Sellers Mystery/ST MARTIN, la/CARLAH DAUER'S BIBLE ED, thanks for sharing ideas and info. AND then we check DOCUMENTS = makes all of us think and SHARE? I believe I asked CLYDE for his dates and LA families = no reply. NOW some of these LA families MAY need MORE documents WE Need more LA census/marriages/obits, etc. hope they send. ======= Carlah Dauer sent us info from a BIBLE owned by her grandmother = ERMA DELLA GATES SELLERS from MARY ANN WILSON SELLERS (sorry, no dates on these msh) (we need to continue her chart backwards = we may have in the IL/Hartwell SELLERS info? msh) (she was ill and info NOT continued AND may NOT be PROVEN. NOT proven to info/documents I have.msh) (BIBLE? list = from CARLAH DAUER = In the front of the bible is written: The Holy Bible Translated out of The Original Tongues conformable to the edition of 1611 English Edition printed by Kneeland and Green Boston. Mass 1772 #412 There is nothing else! I have to handle it with SOFT hands or the pages crumble, So bear with me as I try to scan it. Carlah ========== > >Hartwell Herschel SELLERS--1806/1885 (Tennessee-Illinois) > >Priscilla C. ? --1808/1859 searching for last name > > > >Drury ? SELLERS--1781/1853 can't make out "?" name in bible > >Demaris ?? --1788/1860 (North Carolina -Illinois) > > > >Matthew ? SELLERS--1743/1807(North Carolina to KY,back to NC) > >? Ann CORBETT -- ?/? can't make out "?" or "?/?" in bible > > > >William Benjamim SELLERS--1710/1761 (Virigina to NC) > >can't make out the SP name; just "b: in North Carolina" > > > >Matthew ? SELLERS--1675/1740 (Virginia) > >Catherine ? ? --1678/1761 "? ? " unreadable in bible > > > >Hartwell's Family Bible is with me. It was given to me by my Grand mother > >ERMA DELLA GATES SELLERS just before she died. MARY ANN WILSON > >SELLERS had > >given it to her at Mary's 100 th birthday party. ==================== REMEMBER, this info is NOT PROVEN, till PROVEN. ANY info, help, appreciated. marie, iowa -----Original Message----- From: EHUDSONIII@aol.com [mailto:EHUDSONIII@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 12:53 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SELLERS] Louis Matthew Sellers Mystery/ST MARTIN, la In a message dated 11/19/2003 7:34:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, selleca@ChevronTexaco.com writes: I am very interested in this line of Sellers. I am a descendant of these guys through Emile Sellers who was the son Lewis Matthew Sellers according to Ed's research. I have been watching for any information on these guys because it pretty much stops at the senior Matthew. I have a family tree compiled by some of the Sellers clan who reside in Abbeville, Louisiana and they do not list the junior Matthew as Louis Mathew. I think there is a bust in our tree because they have the father of Matthew senior as being the controversial William Sellers who lived in Tarboro in 1750. Please keep up the good work on researching this line of Sellers. This is the first time I see an interest in this line. The descendants of Emile ended up settling down in an around Abbeville , Louisiana. Thanks Again. Clyde Sellers Hi Clyde and Marie, The only info I have on these folks comes from a note posted by Mary Wiley Campbell on the St. Martin County/Parish Louisiana page of Marie's Sellers Family Genealogy site, and several family trees posted on Ancestry.com. Ms. Campbell says the Louisiana church records of the marriage of Mathieu (Matthew) Sellers and Marie Reine Aucoin state that Mathieu's parents were Mathieu (Matthew) Sellers and Esther Neel. The family trees I saw state that the full name was Louis Mathieu Sellers, born in Charleston, SC on March 15, 1772. I have no proof that these assertions are accurate, but the trees are very detailed, and appear to have come from family records, especially regarding the family of Marie Reine Aucoin. I have e-mailed Mary Campbell and the poster of the most detailed tree in an attempt to find additional data, but I've received no reply. As to the business about "William of Tarboro", it's been obvious to me for years that the man's full name had to be William Benjamin Sellers, and that he merely went by Benjamin. This is now proven by an entry in an old Bible started by the Hartwell H. Sellers family, and now in the possession of Carlah Drury. "William of Tarboro" was not a myth, but merely a confusion about the man's name in various books and records. As far as I'm concerned, this debate and speculation is over. Others may continue to beat this dead horse if they wish. The problem I'm having now is that, if Louis Matthew Sellers was indeed the son of Matthew Sellers and Esther Neel, then my previous information on these folks is wrong, at least as to dates. If I discover anything more definitive on these folks, I'll let you know, and I would appreciate it if you'd do the same. Take care, -Ed Hudson ehudsoniii@aol.com
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sellers/Wingo/Witt/Pease Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.msn.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JWGBAEB/1060.1.1 Message Board Post: I believe my George Washington Sellers was born abt. 1843 Tn. His parents may be Edward George Sellers and Sarah Witt? He was married to Amanda Bartley in 1889. He may have had a 1st wife by the name of Susan Pease. He had a daughter Rebecca Sellers b.1892 in Tx. I believe he also had a daughter Treece and a son George Washington Sellers. If any of this matches your info please email me. Thank you. Lora Misener Shleel LASHLEEL@HOTMAIL.COM
Hi, My Mary Jane Sellers was born in Holmes County, Florida and married Henry Clay Bardin. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Tammy --- sueepr@aol.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to > this mailing list. > > Surnames: SELLERS, SISSON > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JWGBAEB/262.264.274.284.296.299.330.494.1.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > We are researching our Sellers lineage. We have > Mary Jane Sellers, born about 1846 in Elijay, > Gilmer, GA. She married David C. Sisson. We are > particularly interested in information relating to > her parents. Anything you may know would be greatly > appreciated. Thanks. > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/
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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SELLERS, SISSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JWGBAEB/262.264.274.284.296.299.330.494.1.1.1 Message Board Post: We are researching our Sellers lineage. We have Mary Jane Sellers, born about 1846 in Elijay, Gilmer, GA. She married David C. Sisson. We are particularly interested in information relating to her parents. Anything you may know would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JWGBAEB/1111.2 Message Board Post: MARY, check out 1850 CARROLL CO, TN = HENRYETTA SILLINS 66 SC #1502-226(is this wife of John SELLERS, dec'd 1844?) JOHN 37 SC MARY 43 WILLIAM 26 LOUISA 15 HENRYETTA J. 9 CLEMANTINE 7 MARTHA E. 5 YOU must use all sounds/spellings when researching families. PLEASE send your GA info on your families. HAPPY HOLIDAYS, marie, iowa
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SELLERS, GARRETT, BLAKENEY, PORTER, CANTRELL, COX, SHIPMAN, DACOSTA, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JWGBAEB/979.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your reply. Do you happen to know the parents and siblings of John Sellers ? Does he have a brother Allen ? Juanita Dacosta
from SARA SEWARD http://showcase.netins.net/web/sellers2/saraseward.htm
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JWGBAEB/1111.1 Message Board Post: MARY, we don't have a lot of WEAKLEY CO,TN documents. Can you send us your 1860/70 census/marriages, etc? = MY 1880 census shows LOUISA SELLERS HICKS born ca 1836 TN, so maybe on an 1850/60 TN census? DO you have? please send. LOOK for Louisa, etc born ca 1836 and first ? child born ca 1866 TN, should be on 1870 census. please send. THIS is kinda old,? married before?, etc. CHECK out all possibilities OR she is still living at home. Her mother MARY SELLERS = born ca 1808 NC, both parents born SC. DID you check civil war records for JAMES HICKS? VERY interested in WHERE in GA they went, please send. ANY Death Certificates? Obits? THANKS for sharing SELLERS. marie, iowa
BRENDA, we have a list of several SELLERS books. WE have Several SELLERS families. But, why not start with Your Proven SELLERS family and read books, documents, etc in THAT area? Please send a few Names, Dates, Places and get started. Thanks for Sharing SELLERS, marie, iowa
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks, Sellers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JWGBAEB/1111 Message Board Post: I have just connected to the Sellers family. Louisa C. Sellers married James M. Hicks abt. Jan. 1870. The 1870 census has them living in Wealkey, Tennessee. The 1880 census still has them living in Weakley County, Tennessee. Louisa's (Lucy) mother is living with them - Mary Sellers. All three list their birthplace as North Carolina. Louisa and James Hicks eventually moved to Georgia and died in Georgia.
In a message dated 11/22/2003 11:39:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, mari@netins.net writes: Carlah Dauer sent us info from a BIBLE owned by her grandmother = ERMA DELLA GATES SELLERS from MARY ANN WILSON SELLERS (she was ill and info NOT continued AND may NOT be PROVEN. Marie, I have not been able to reach Carlah. Sorry to hear she has been ill. I did talk to a man named Steve Due who knows her, and asked him to suggest to her that she could take the Bible to Kinkos or a similar copying/printing/publishing company. They could photograpically reproduce the family entries without harming the Bible for a modest fee. I know that both your Sellers group and I would love to have a copy. I haven't heard back from Steve. As far as I'm concerned, however, Carlah has already attested to the Bible's authenticity, and had provided us with as much of the family data as she could decipher. I believe that she is a person of integrity, so that constitutes sufficient proof for me on the William Benjamin Sellers matter. The actual age of the Bible is uncertain. The Title page says that it is comformable to the edition of 1611. This merely means that it conforms to the King James version of the Bible, which was first published in 1611. The Title page also says : English Edition Printed by Kneeland and Green Boston, Mass 1772 #412 This may very well be the year this particular Bible was first offered for public sale. If so, perhaps it was purchased originally by Matthew Sellers and his wife Ann Corbett, who entered Matthew's father's (William Benjamin) and grandfather's (Matthew) name to start a family record.