1880 Augusta County, Beverly Manor Township, Virginia Jacob Shirey, W, M, 55, farmer, VA; Lucy A. Shirey, W, F, 57, VA Michael, you said you could not find what happened to Elizabeth Magadelene Sellers that married Jacob Shirey. I would venture to say that she has died by 1880 and Jacob is married to a Lucy A. Unknown. I'll try earlier census records and see if he is married to Elizabeth M. Sellers. Elizabeth Magadelene Sellers born March 1823, Augusta County, Virginia, is a sister to Jerome H. B. Sellers, children of John Conrad Sellers and Catherine Brown. Georgia

Georgia, I sure can clarify that :-) First off, Jerome H.B.'s son was Theodore Epps Sellers (30 Aug 1876 - 3 Jan 1938). My initial entry into my own database incorrectly listed him as "Thomas", hence the error on WorldConnect. Unfortunately, since I'm not all that experienced with doing updates to the records uploaded there, I haven't been able to update the WorldConnect record and thus correct erroneous family info. That original record was found in my Grandmother's family history which she put together in 1975. Since the record of the name supposedly was taken from the Sellers Family Bible, I didn't think to question it. However, I did question its validity once I saw the Census records myself awhile back. Only in the last couple of months when I found his gravestone in the Scottsville Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Albemarle County, Virginia, was I able to 100% prove that his name was Theodore and not Thomas. Given Jerome's penchant for naming sons after his own brothers, I should've known the name would be Theodore and not Thomas. Theodore Epps Sellers is buried with his second wife, Sallie Thomas. Unsure where his first wife, Dalia Montgomery, is buried. You are correct as well that Jerome had a brother who was also named Theodore Sellers. Theodore Napoleon Sellers (12 May 1830 - 26 Jan 1918) married Jane Dunkum and had 6 children. To the best of my knowledge, Dr. Theodore N. Sellers was the last living member of the family at the time of his death in 1918. The only sibling I can't account for is Elizabeth Magdalene Sellers (March 1823 - ?), who married Jacob Shirey. After her marriage to Shirey, they both pretty much dropped off the face of the planet, so to speak. Hope that helps :-) Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 12:13 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Jerome H. B. Sellers of August County, Virginia Michael, I notice on rootsweb WorldConnect that you list the son of Jerome H. B. Sellers as Thomas Epps Sellers. The census records call him Theodore Sellers, who also had an uncle Theodore Sellers, brother to Jerome H. B. Sellers. This is all according to census records. Can you clarify? Thanks, Georgia

Michael, I notice on rootsweb WorldConnect that you list the son of Jerome H. B. Sellers as Thomas Epps Sellers. The census records call him Theodore Sellers, who also had an uncle Theodore Sellers, brother to Jerome H. B. Sellers. This is all according to census records. Can you clarify? Thanks, Georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: sellers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JWGBAEB/1091 Message Board Post: Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA Sept. 28, 2003 Deceased: Sellers, Corbin Age: 0 Born: July 27, 2003 Birth place: Bloomsburg, PA Death date: Sept. 26, 2003 Place of death: Danville, PA For a copy of full obit send email to: dactackm@jlink.net No relation to the deceased

Georgia, Thanks again for the info. Interesting how the name appears and its various spellings over time. Thanks for taking a look. Much appreciated! Yes, my line of Sellers is of German descent. From what we can tell, the family line is traced as far back as Heinrich Zeller (17 Aug 1704 - ca 1773) and wife Anna Maria, who came to America from Germany in 1738. Heinrich began appearing in Virginia in the Elkton and McGaheysville area in late 1749 - early 1750 on land records as "Henry Seller". Most notably, he is listed in the Peaked Mountain Church records as the baptismal sponsor for several of his grandchildren in the early 1750's as well. I'm thankful that his son-in-law, John Jacob Nicholaus, is the apparent author of these early records. Hope that wasn't too long-winded of an answer ... :-) Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 10:16 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers It was written as Zellers in 1920 Greene County, Iowa for John Newton Sellers. The index lists William A. Sellers as William A. Zellers also but it looks like Sellers to me in the actual census. John is definitely written as Zellers, however. I still cannot find Samuel Howard Sellers in 1920. Are your Sellers of German descent? Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 10:00 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Georgia, Thanks so much for the effort in finding him and for sending the info. This is certainly them. No doubt about it. Am I reading this correctly in that the name was listed as "Zellers" for the 1920 Greene County, Iowa Census? That's the first I've seen or heard of the name being used as "Zellers" instead of as "Sellers" by that generation of the family. Though it originated as "Zeller", its been some form of "Sellers" without a 'Z' since the late 1700's.... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 09:39 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Well, I finally found John Newton Sellers in 1920. 1920 Greene County, Iowa Scranton Township Town of Scranton Enumerated on March 5, 1920 John Zellers, head, M, W, 50, Married, VA, VA, VA, farmer; Gertrude Zellers, wife, F, W, 42, IA, IN, IA; Virginia Zellers, daughter, F, W, 18, IA, VA, IA; Marguerite Zellers, daughter, F, W, 12, IA, VA, IA Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 9:22 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Just wanted to pass along that I have located Samuel Howard Sellers' gravesite along with the gravesites of both of his wives, Clara M. Bruce and Frances Cullen. Frances has been known in our records as "Fannie Gulton". However, it would appear from her gravestone that she was Frances Cullen, not Gulton. All three are buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in the Mt. Vernon Township, Davison County, S.D. The following info is found for them from the cemetery: LNAME FNAME MNAME AGE BIRTH DEATH BLK/LOT SELLERS Frances 49 1879 1928 69-2 SELLERS Clara May 49 1864 1913 69-2 SELLERS Samuel H 75 1865 1940 69-2 Notes for Frances Sellers show that her maiden name was Cullen and that she was the daughter of "Daniel & __(Wynant)". Notes for Clara May Sellers show that her maiden name was Bruce and that she was "wife of Samuel H." Hopefully, I'll have as much good luck finding the other two brothers, John Newton and William Arthur, along with the children of all 3 brothers. Hope this info is helpful to others besides just myself and isn't just a boring read ... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 09:53 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Thanks so much for the SSDI and Census info for those 3 daughters of Samuel Howard Sellers and Clara Bruce. As much as I appreciate the info, it makes me remember the sadness my grandfather felt at the passing of his cousins and childhood friends. As I've stated before, my grandfather took me with him in 1981 when he went to visit them one last time. I think it was much like a "farewell tour" for him and the cousins. As my grandfather put it with a laugh, he wanted to go out there from Virginia and see everyone again "before we all become too old and decrepit". Meeting Lucille, Leona, and Mary was a pleasure because they were truly nice people. By the way, I was also able to find the following for Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda: SSDI Arrena Svoboda: Born 21 Sept 1901, died 28 Dec. 1993; last known zip code 60148, Flowerfield, Du Page, Illinois; Lombard, Du Page, Illinois; SSN 324-56-5318 issued in Illinois. Again, thanks for the much appreciated effort and info. Now that we've established where these children were, I'm hopeful I can find not only where they are buried but also where Samuel Howard Sellers and either of his two wives are buried as well. Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 07:29 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda. 1930 DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove Township: Charles Svoboda, M, W, 29, married at age 25, IL, Czek, Czek;electrical engineer telephone manufacturer; Lucile Svoboda, wife, F, W, 28, married at age 24, IA, VA, IA (so we know that Samuel Howard was in Iowa in 1900 but where?); Robert Svoboda, son, M, W, 2, 9/12, IL, IL, IA; Beverly Svoboda, daughter F, W, 1 2/12, IL, IL, IA; Howard Svoboda, son, M, W, 0/12, IL, IL, IA _____________________________________________________ Leona Marie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Glen Hartman SSDI Leona Hartman born 09 Oct 1899 died 18 Jul 1994; last known zip code 57747, Hot Springs, South Dakota; SSN 504-46-4225 issued in South Dakota _____________________________________________________ Daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers: Mary Elizabeth Sellers married Harlow Gilbert Johnson February 14, 1924 and lived in Madison, South Dakota SSDI: Mary Johnson born 27 Jul 1898 died 11 March 1989; last zip code 57402, Madison, South Dakota; had SSN 503-44-7152 issued in South Dakota. Georgia

Want to pass along that I located the burial location of Robert Lee Sellers, son of Samuel Howard Sellers and Clara M. Bruce. Robert is buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in the Mt. Vernon Township, Davison County, S.D., same as his father, mother, and step-mother who I listed earlier. I missed his record the first time around as it is spelled as "Sellars", with an 'a' instead of with an 'e'. Robert's info reads as "Sellars, Robert L, Age 32, 1905 - 1937, buried in Block/Lot, 54-7". Also buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery is Nora Eva (Dunham) Sellers, first wife of Samuel Howard Sellers' oldest son, Jerome Bruce Sellers. Her info reads as "Sellars, Nora E., Age 72, 1892 - 1965, buried in Block/Lot, 54-7". Again, hope this is helpful to others and not just a boring read ... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 09:22 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Just wanted to pass along that I have located Samuel Howard Sellers' gravesite along with the gravesites of both of his wives, Clara M. Bruce and Frances Cullen. Frances has been known in our records as "Fannie Gulton". However, it would appear from her gravestone that she was Frances Cullen, not Gulton. All three are buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in the Mt. Vernon Township, Davison County, S.D. The following info is found for them from the cemetery: LNAME FNAME MNAME AGE BIRTH DEATH BLK/LOT SELLERS Frances 49 1879 1928 69-2 SELLERS Clara May 49 1864 1913 69-2 SELLERS Samuel H 75 1865 1940 69-2 Notes for Frances Sellers show that her maiden name was Cullen and that she was the daughter of "Daniel & __(Wynant)". Notes for Clara May Sellers show that her maiden name was Bruce and that she was "wife of Samuel H." Hopefully, I'll have as much good luck finding the other two brothers, John Newton and William Arthur, along with the children of all 3 brothers. Hope this info is helpful to others besides just myself and isn't just a boring read ... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 09:53 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Thanks so much for the SSDI and Census info for those 3 daughters of Samuel Howard Sellers and Clara Bruce. As much as I appreciate the info, it makes me remember the sadness my grandfather felt at the passing of his cousins and childhood friends. As I've stated before, my grandfather took me with him in 1981 when he went to visit them one last time. I think it was much like a "farewell tour" for him and the cousins. As my grandfather put it with a laugh, he wanted to go out there from Virginia and see everyone again "before we all become too old and decrepit". Meeting Lucille, Leona, and Mary was a pleasure because they were truly nice people. By the way, I was also able to find the following for Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda: SSDI Arrena Svoboda: Born 21 Sept 1901, died 28 Dec. 1993; last known zip code 60148, Flowerfield, Du Page, Illinois; Lombard, Du Page, Illinois; SSN 324-56-5318 issued in Illinois. Again, thanks for the much appreciated effort and info. Now that we've established where these children were, I'm hopeful I can find not only where they are buried but also where Samuel Howard Sellers and either of his two wives are buried as well. Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 07:29 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda. 1930 DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove Township: Charles Svoboda, M, W, 29, married at age 25, IL, Czek, Czek;electrical engineer telephone manufacturer; Lucile Svoboda, wife, F, W, 28, married at age 24, IA, VA, IA (so we know that Samuel Howard was in Iowa in 1900 but where?); Robert Svoboda, son, M, W, 2, 9/12, IL, IL, IA; Beverly Svoboda, daughter F, W, 1 2/12, IL, IL, IA; Howard Svoboda, son, M, W, 0/12, IL, IL, IA _____________________________________________________ Leona Marie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Glen Hartman SSDI Leona Hartman born 09 Oct 1899 died 18 Jul 1994; last known zip code 57747, Hot Springs, South Dakota; SSN 504-46-4225 issued in South Dakota _____________________________________________________ Daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers: Mary Elizabeth Sellers married Harlow Gilbert Johnson February 14, 1924 and lived in Madison, South Dakota SSDI: Mary Johnson born 27 Jul 1898 died 11 March 1989; last zip code 57402, Madison, South Dakota; had SSN 503-44-7152 issued in South Dakota. Georgia

It was written as Zellers in 1920 Greene County, Iowa for John Newton Sellers. The index lists William A. Sellers as William A. Zellers also but it looks like Sellers to me in the actual census. John is definitely written as Zellers, however. I still cannot find Samuel Howard Sellers in 1920. Are your Sellers of German descent? Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 10:00 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Georgia, Thanks so much for the effort in finding him and for sending the info. This is certainly them. No doubt about it. Am I reading this correctly in that the name was listed as "Zellers" for the 1920 Greene County, Iowa Census? That's the first I've seen or heard of the name being used as "Zellers" instead of as "Sellers" by that generation of the family. Though it originated as "Zeller", its been some form of "Sellers" without a 'Z' since the late 1700's.... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 09:39 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Well, I finally found John Newton Sellers in 1920. 1920 Greene County, Iowa Scranton Township Town of Scranton Enumerated on March 5, 1920 John Zellers, head, M, W, 50, Married, VA, VA, VA, farmer; Gertrude Zellers, wife, F, W, 42, IA, IN, IA; Virginia Zellers, daughter, F, W, 18, IA, VA, IA; Marguerite Zellers, daughter, F, W, 12, IA, VA, IA Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 9:22 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Just wanted to pass along that I have located Samuel Howard Sellers' gravesite along with the gravesites of both of his wives, Clara M. Bruce and Frances Cullen. Frances has been known in our records as "Fannie Gulton". However, it would appear from her gravestone that she was Frances Cullen, not Gulton. All three are buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in the Mt. Vernon Township, Davison County, S.D. The following info is found for them from the cemetery: LNAME FNAME MNAME AGE BIRTH DEATH BLK/LOT SELLERS Frances 49 1879 1928 69-2 SELLERS Clara May 49 1864 1913 69-2 SELLERS Samuel H 75 1865 1940 69-2 Notes for Frances Sellers show that her maiden name was Cullen and that she was the daughter of "Daniel & __(Wynant)". Notes for Clara May Sellers show that her maiden name was Bruce and that she was "wife of Samuel H." Hopefully, I'll have as much good luck finding the other two brothers, John Newton and William Arthur, along with the children of all 3 brothers. Hope this info is helpful to others besides just myself and isn't just a boring read ... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 09:53 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Thanks so much for the SSDI and Census info for those 3 daughters of Samuel Howard Sellers and Clara Bruce. As much as I appreciate the info, it makes me remember the sadness my grandfather felt at the passing of his cousins and childhood friends. As I've stated before, my grandfather took me with him in 1981 when he went to visit them one last time. I think it was much like a "farewell tour" for him and the cousins. As my grandfather put it with a laugh, he wanted to go out there from Virginia and see everyone again "before we all become too old and decrepit". Meeting Lucille, Leona, and Mary was a pleasure because they were truly nice people. By the way, I was also able to find the following for Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda: SSDI Arrena Svoboda: Born 21 Sept 1901, died 28 Dec. 1993; last known zip code 60148, Flowerfield, Du Page, Illinois; Lombard, Du Page, Illinois; SSN 324-56-5318 issued in Illinois. Again, thanks for the much appreciated effort and info. Now that we've established where these children were, I'm hopeful I can find not only where they are buried but also where Samuel Howard Sellers and either of his two wives are buried as well. Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 07:29 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda. 1930 DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove Township: Charles Svoboda, M, W, 29, married at age 25, IL, Czek, Czek;electrical engineer telephone manufacturer; Lucile Svoboda, wife, F, W, 28, married at age 24, IA, VA, IA (so we know that Samuel Howard was in Iowa in 1900 but where?); Robert Svoboda, son, M, W, 2, 9/12, IL, IL, IA; Beverly Svoboda, daughter F, W, 1 2/12, IL, IL, IA; Howard Svoboda, son, M, W, 0/12, IL, IL, IA _____________________________________________________ Leona Marie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Glen Hartman SSDI Leona Hartman born 09 Oct 1899 died 18 Jul 1994; last known zip code 57747, Hot Springs, South Dakota; SSN 504-46-4225 issued in South Dakota _____________________________________________________ Daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers: Mary Elizabeth Sellers married Harlow Gilbert Johnson February 14, 1924 and lived in Madison, South Dakota SSDI: Mary Johnson born 27 Jul 1898 died 11 March 1989; last zip code 57402, Madison, South Dakota; had SSN 503-44-7152 issued in South Dakota. Georgia

Georgia, Georgia, Thanks so much for the effort in finding him and for sending the info. This is certainly them. No doubt about it. Am I reading this correctly in that the name was listed as "Zellers" for the 1920 Greene County, Iowa Census? That's the first I've seen or heard of the name being used as "Zellers" instead of as "Sellers" by that generation of the family. Though it originated as "Zeller", its been some form of "Sellers" without a 'Z' since the late 1700's.... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 09:39 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Well, I finally found John Newton Sellers in 1920. 1920 Greene County, Iowa Scranton Township Town of Scranton Enumerated on March 5, 1920 John Zellers, head, M, W, 50, Married, VA, VA, VA, farmer; Gertrude Zellers, wife, F, W, 42, IA, IN, IA; Virginia Zellers, daughter, F, W, 18, IA, VA, IA; Marguerite Zellers, daughter, F, W, 12, IA, VA, IA Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 9:22 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Just wanted to pass along that I have located Samuel Howard Sellers' gravesite along with the gravesites of both of his wives, Clara M. Bruce and Frances Cullen. Frances has been known in our records as "Fannie Gulton". However, it would appear from her gravestone that she was Frances Cullen, not Gulton. All three are buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in the Mt. Vernon Township, Davison County, S.D. The following info is found for them from the cemetery: LNAME FNAME MNAME AGE BIRTH DEATH BLK/LOT SELLERS Frances 49 1879 1928 69-2 SELLERS Clara May 49 1864 1913 69-2 SELLERS Samuel H 75 1865 1940 69-2 Notes for Frances Sellers show that her maiden name was Cullen and that she was the daughter of "Daniel & __(Wynant)". Notes for Clara May Sellers show that her maiden name was Bruce and that she was "wife of Samuel H." Hopefully, I'll have as much good luck finding the other two brothers, John Newton and William Arthur, along with the children of all 3 brothers. Hope this info is helpful to others besides just myself and isn't just a boring read ... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 09:53 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Thanks so much for the SSDI and Census info for those 3 daughters of Samuel Howard Sellers and Clara Bruce. As much as I appreciate the info, it makes me remember the sadness my grandfather felt at the passing of his cousins and childhood friends. As I've stated before, my grandfather took me with him in 1981 when he went to visit them one last time. I think it was much like a "farewell tour" for him and the cousins. As my grandfather put it with a laugh, he wanted to go out there from Virginia and see everyone again "before we all become too old and decrepit". Meeting Lucille, Leona, and Mary was a pleasure because they were truly nice people. By the way, I was also able to find the following for Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda: SSDI Arrena Svoboda: Born 21 Sept 1901, died 28 Dec. 1993; last known zip code 60148, Flowerfield, Du Page, Illinois; Lombard, Du Page, Illinois; SSN 324-56-5318 issued in Illinois. Again, thanks for the much appreciated effort and info. Now that we've established where these children were, I'm hopeful I can find not only where they are buried but also where Samuel Howard Sellers and either of his two wives are buried as well. Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 07:29 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda. 1930 DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove Township: Charles Svoboda, M, W, 29, married at age 25, IL, Czek, Czek;electrical engineer telephone manufacturer; Lucile Svoboda, wife, F, W, 28, married at age 24, IA, VA, IA (so we know that Samuel Howard was in Iowa in 1900 but where?); Robert Svoboda, son, M, W, 2, 9/12, IL, IL, IA; Beverly Svoboda, daughter F, W, 1 2/12, IL, IL, IA; Howard Svoboda, son, M, W, 0/12, IL, IL, IA _____________________________________________________ Leona Marie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Glen Hartman SSDI Leona Hartman born 09 Oct 1899 died 18 Jul 1994; last known zip code 57747, Hot Springs, South Dakota; SSN 504-46-4225 issued in South Dakota _____________________________________________________ Daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers: Mary Elizabeth Sellers married Harlow Gilbert Johnson February 14, 1924 and lived in Madison, South Dakota SSDI: Mary Johnson born 27 Jul 1898 died 11 March 1989; last zip code 57402, Madison, South Dakota; had SSN 503-44-7152 issued in South Dakota. Georgia

Well, I finally found John Newton Sellers in 1920. 1920 Greene County, Iowa Scranton Township Town of Scranton Enumerated on March 5, 1920 John Zellers, head, M, W, 50, Married, VA, VA, VA, farmer; Gertrude Zellers, wife, F, W, 42, IA, IN, IA; Virginia Zellers, daughter, F, W, 18, IA, VA, IA; Marguerite Zellers, daughter, F, W, 12, IA, VA, IA Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 9:22 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Just wanted to pass along that I have located Samuel Howard Sellers' gravesite along with the gravesites of both of his wives, Clara M. Bruce and Frances Cullen. Frances has been known in our records as "Fannie Gulton". However, it would appear from her gravestone that she was Frances Cullen, not Gulton. All three are buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in the Mt. Vernon Township, Davison County, S.D. The following info is found for them from the cemetery: LNAME FNAME MNAME AGE BIRTH DEATH BLK/LOT SELLERS Frances 49 1879 1928 69-2 SELLERS Clara May 49 1864 1913 69-2 SELLERS Samuel H 75 1865 1940 69-2 Notes for Frances Sellers show that her maiden name was Cullen and that she was the daughter of "Daniel & __(Wynant)". Notes for Clara May Sellers show that her maiden name was Bruce and that she was "wife of Samuel H." Hopefully, I'll have as much good luck finding the other two brothers, John Newton and William Arthur, along with the children of all 3 brothers. Hope this info is helpful to others besides just myself and isn't just a boring read ... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 09:53 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Thanks so much for the SSDI and Census info for those 3 daughters of Samuel Howard Sellers and Clara Bruce. As much as I appreciate the info, it makes me remember the sadness my grandfather felt at the passing of his cousins and childhood friends. As I've stated before, my grandfather took me with him in 1981 when he went to visit them one last time. I think it was much like a "farewell tour" for him and the cousins. As my grandfather put it with a laugh, he wanted to go out there from Virginia and see everyone again "before we all become too old and decrepit". Meeting Lucille, Leona, and Mary was a pleasure because they were truly nice people. By the way, I was also able to find the following for Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda: SSDI Arrena Svoboda: Born 21 Sept 1901, died 28 Dec. 1993; last known zip code 60148, Flowerfield, Du Page, Illinois; Lombard, Du Page, Illinois; SSN 324-56-5318 issued in Illinois. Again, thanks for the much appreciated effort and info. Now that we've established where these children were, I'm hopeful I can find not only where they are buried but also where Samuel Howard Sellers and either of his two wives are buried as well. Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 07:29 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda. 1930 DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove Township: Charles Svoboda, M, W, 29, married at age 25, IL, Czek, Czek;electrical engineer telephone manufacturer; Lucile Svoboda, wife, F, W, 28, married at age 24, IA, VA, IA (so we know that Samuel Howard was in Iowa in 1900 but where?); Robert Svoboda, son, M, W, 2, 9/12, IL, IL, IA; Beverly Svoboda, daughter F, W, 1 2/12, IL, IL, IA; Howard Svoboda, son, M, W, 0/12, IL, IL, IA _____________________________________________________ Leona Marie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Glen Hartman SSDI Leona Hartman born 09 Oct 1899 died 18 Jul 1994; last known zip code 57747, Hot Springs, South Dakota; SSN 504-46-4225 issued in South Dakota _____________________________________________________ Daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers: Mary Elizabeth Sellers married Harlow Gilbert Johnson February 14, 1924 and lived in Madison, South Dakota SSDI: Mary Johnson born 27 Jul 1898 died 11 March 1989; last zip code 57402, Madison, South Dakota; had SSN 503-44-7152 issued in South Dakota. Georgia

Just wanted to pass along that I have located Samuel Howard Sellers' gravesite along with the gravesites of both of his wives, Clara M. Bruce and Frances Cullen. Frances has been known in our records as "Fannie Gulton". However, it would appear from her gravestone that she was Frances Cullen, not Gulton. All three are buried in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery in the Mt. Vernon Township, Davison County, S.D. The following info is found for them from the cemetery: LNAME FNAME MNAME AGE BIRTH DEATH BLK/LOT SELLERS Frances 49 1879 1928 69-2 SELLERS Clara May 49 1864 1913 69-2 SELLERS Samuel H 75 1865 1940 69-2 Notes for Frances Sellers show that her maiden name was Cullen and that she was the daughter of "Daniel & __(Wynant)". Notes for Clara May Sellers show that her maiden name was Bruce and that she was "wife of Samuel H." Hopefully, I'll have as much good luck finding the other two brothers, John Newton and William Arthur, along with the children of all 3 brothers. Hope this info is helpful to others besides just myself and isn't just a boring read ... Michael -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 09:53 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Georgia, Thanks so much for the SSDI and Census info for those 3 daughters of Samuel Howard Sellers and Clara Bruce. As much as I appreciate the info, it makes me remember the sadness my grandfather felt at the passing of his cousins and childhood friends. As I've stated before, my grandfather took me with him in 1981 when he went to visit them one last time. I think it was much like a "farewell tour" for him and the cousins. As my grandfather put it with a laugh, he wanted to go out there from Virginia and see everyone again "before we all become too old and decrepit". Meeting Lucille, Leona, and Mary was a pleasure because they were truly nice people. By the way, I was also able to find the following for Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda: SSDI Arrena Svoboda: Born 21 Sept 1901, died 28 Dec. 1993; last known zip code 60148, Flowerfield, Du Page, Illinois; Lombard, Du Page, Illinois; SSN 324-56-5318 issued in Illinois. Again, thanks for the much appreciated effort and info. Now that we've established where these children were, I'm hopeful I can find not only where they are buried but also where Samuel Howard Sellers and either of his two wives are buried as well. Michael Sellers -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 07:29 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Samuel Howard Sellers Arena Lucille Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Charles Clement Svoboda. 1930 DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove Township: Charles Svoboda, M, W, 29, married at age 25, IL, Czek, Czek;electrical engineer telephone manufacturer; Lucile Svoboda, wife, F, W, 28, married at age 24, IA, VA, IA (so we know that Samuel Howard was in Iowa in 1900 but where?); Robert Svoboda, son, M, W, 2, 9/12, IL, IL, IA; Beverly Svoboda, daughter F, W, 1 2/12, IL, IL, IA; Howard Svoboda, son, M, W, 0/12, IL, IL, IA _____________________________________________________ Leona Marie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers, married Glen Hartman SSDI Leona Hartman born 09 Oct 1899 died 18 Jul 1994; last known zip code 57747, Hot Springs, South Dakota; SSN 504-46-4225 issued in South Dakota _____________________________________________________ Daughter of Samuel Howard Sellers: Mary Elizabeth Sellers married Harlow Gilbert Johnson February 14, 1924 and lived in Madison, South Dakota SSDI: Mary Johnson born 27 Jul 1898 died 11 March 1989; last zip code 57402, Madison, South Dakota; had SSN 503-44-7152 issued in South Dakota. Georgia

WWI draft registrations were at the Federal Records Center in Atlanta in the 1970s. Would think they are still there.

Georgia, Perhaps you have already answered this, but I guess I missed it. If so, please overlook my ignorance. Wondering if you had a chance to look or had found additional Census info for the 3rd brother, John Newton Sellers and wife F. Gertrude Lowell in Iowa. I see below where you kindly forwarded the info you found for them from the 1930 Greene County, Iowa, Census. It appears that Samuel Howard was in Iowa perhaps as early as 1895. We found William Arthur as a laborer in Madison County Iowa on the 1900 Census. So, at least two of the brothers were in Iowa during that time. Now, I've only seen the 1930 Census info for John Newton and Gertrude being in Greene County but haven't see anything else pointing to where they were earlier than that. I suspect they, too, were in Madison County early on but have no proof as of yet. Gertrude certainly was as her State of Birth is listed as Iowa. John and Gertrude married on 7 Feb 1901, so they will appear apart until the 1910 Census. Beginning on the 1910 Census, they should have two daughters with them, Margaret Virginia (born 18 Feb 1902) and Marguerite Allison (16 July 1907). I'm guessing that John was in Iowa by the time of the 1900 Census but again have no proof to back that up. I apologize in advance if I'm being quite the pain on this. I very much appreciate the help and info so far. It has meant a great deal. Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 10:46 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] RE: (Sellers)Clyde Allen Sellers 1930 Madison County, Scott Township, Iowa: William A. Sellers, head, M, W, 60, Married, 30 years at first marriage, VA, VA, VA, farmer Ida M. Sellers, wife, F, W, 54, Married, 25 years old at first marriage, IA, IN, IN I didn't pick up any other Sellers in the county. 1930 Greene County, Town of Scranton, Iowa: John N. Sellers, head, M, W, 61 M, age 31 at first marriage, VA, VA, VA, F. Gertrude Sellers, wife, F, W, 52, M, age 22 at first marriage, IA, IN, IA Georgia -----Original Message----- From: MikeAmber [mailto:mikeamber@lvcm.com] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 10:24 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SELLERS] RE: (Sellers)Clyde Allen Sellers I don't want to go off on a tangent and get things confused, but the mention of Sellers in South Dakota and in Iowa caught my attention. My Great Great Grandparents, Jerome Howard Brown Sellers (14 Nov. 1825 - 27 Feb. 1910) and Margaret R. Bell (2 Nov. 1832 - 17 June 1907) were both born in Augusta County, Virginia and had 14 children. Three of the children left Virginia and moved to the midwest. Samuel Howard Sellers (17 Feb. 1865 - 2 Aug. 1940) married (1) Clara M. Bruce and (2) Fannie Gulton and lived in South Dakota. Samuel and Clara had 6 children that settled in Mt. Vernon, Madison, Hot Springs, and Yankton, South Dakota and Clarenson, Illinois. John Newton Sellers (13 Jan. 1869 - 7 Aug. 1945) married Gertrude Lowell and lived in Iowa. John and Gertrude had at least two children, and they settled in and around Emmettsburg, Iowa. William Arthur Sellers (6 Mar. 1870 - Feb. 1935) married Ida Harrell. I don't have a record of any children nor where exactly that William Arthur Sellers and Ida Harrell settled in Iowa. Travelling in 1981 with my grandfather Whitfield T. Sellers, who's father George W. Sellers was a brother to the three sons listed above, I had the pleasure of meeting most of the offspring of these sons. I'd love to hear from anyone who might be a descendant of these sons. I have quite a bit of info on the offspring of these sons of Jerome H.B. and Margaret R. Bell Sellers but not much info on the final resting place of the sons nor really anything about their life. Michael Sellers

When I lived in Arkansas, I went to the Arkansas History Commission in Little Rock for a copy of the WWI draft registrations on microfilm so I would think each state would have a copy. Georgia -----Original Message----- From: CONSULTCLC@aol.com [mailto:CONSULTCLC@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 2:14 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SELLERS] 1920 Augusta County, Virginia WWI draft registrations were at the Federal Records Center in Atlanta in the 1970s. Would think they are still there.

FRANK, thanks. was there someone that would do lookups for an extraction for us? Does anyone have a copy? marie, iowa -----Original Message----- From: Sellersgen@aol.com [mailto:Sellersgen@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 10:43 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Chesterfield Co., VA early wills Josiah Sellars 1754 In a recent index to wills and administrations in Chesterfield Co., VA, 1712-1812 (partial), contributed by Joan Renfrow to rootsweb, the following was listed: Sellars, Josiah 1754

I was thinking the same thing in terms of Boyd possibly being in the military during that time. I haven't tried finding WWI draft registration records in Virginia before. Are there any online sources readily available that you know of? By the way, in the earlier message I called James Montgomery Sellers (1837 - 1871) an "older brother" to my Great Great Grandfather, Jerome H.B. Sellers. I misstated. That should have read "younger brother" as Jerome was the oldest child in the family. Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 01:12 PM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Boyd was possibly in the military. You could try to look up WWI draft registration for him in Virginia. Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 11:08 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Georgia, Hopefully I can describe them without being too confusing. The family listed below is that of Jerome H.B. Sellers' nephew, John Samuel Sellers. I mentioned in the last email that Jerome H.B. Sellers had an older brother named James Montgomery Sellers (1837-1871). James Montgomery Sellers was married to Mary Berry (1841 - 1920). Both are buried in the Augusta Stone Church cemetery, New section, in Ft. Defiance, (Augusta County), Virginia. John Samuel Sellers (1868 - 1910) was a son of James Montgomery and Mary (Berry) Sellers. Dr. John Samuel Sellers married Rosa Root (1871 - 1957), whom you have listed below for 1920 Augusta County, VA, Beverly Manor. The children listed, Louisa, Helen, and Janie were daughters of Dr. John Samuel and Rosa (Root) Sellers. Dr. J.S. Sellers died in 1910 at the relatively young age of 42, but I don't have any info pointing to the cause(s). Of the daughters listed, Louise M. Sellers died in 1973. I don't believe she ever married. Helen (1901 - 1972) married Mark W. Lewis (1902 - 1970). Janie (Jane) married Boyd Van Pelt. I don't know why Boyd wasn't listed or where he was at the time which would have caused Jane to be living at home in 1920. Boyd and Jane had two sons, so I'm sure they can be found together in later Census records. All of these family members, except for Boyd and Jane Van Pelt, are buried together in Plots #132 A-I in the Augusta Stone Church cemetery in/near Ft. Defiance, Virginia. This info is off the top of my head, so I don't have anything in front of me detailing where Jane Van Pelt is buried. Hope that helps :-) Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 09:56 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Michael, who is this? 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Beverly Manor Rosa R. Sellers, head, F, W, 49, widowed, VA, VA, VA; Louisa Sellers, daughter, F, W, 24 Single, Va, VA, VA; Helen Sellers, daughter, F, W, 18, VA, VA, VA; Janie Van Pelt, daughter, F, W, 28, married, VA, VA, VA (no husband listed in household) Geogia

Boyd was possibly in the military. You could try to look up WWI draft registration for him in Virginia. Georgia -----Original Message----- From: Sellers.Michael [mailto:msellers@acresgaming.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 11:08 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [SELLERS] 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Georgia, Hopefully I can describe them without being too confusing. The family listed below is that of Jerome H.B. Sellers' nephew, John Samuel Sellers. I mentioned in the last email that Jerome H.B. Sellers had an older brother named James Montgomery Sellers (1837-1871). James Montgomery Sellers was married to Mary Berry (1841 - 1920). Both are buried in the Augusta Stone Church cemetery, New section, in Ft. Defiance, (Augusta County), Virginia. John Samuel Sellers (1868 - 1910) was a son of James Montgomery and Mary (Berry) Sellers. Dr. John Samuel Sellers married Rosa Root (1871 - 1957), whom you have listed below for 1920 Augusta County, VA, Beverly Manor. The children listed, Louisa, Helen, and Janie were daughters of Dr. John Samuel and Rosa (Root) Sellers. Dr. J.S. Sellers died in 1910 at the relatively young age of 42, but I don't have any info pointing to the cause(s). Of the daughters listed, Louise M. Sellers died in 1973. I don't believe she ever married. Helen (1901 - 1972) married Mark W. Lewis (1902 - 1970). Janie (Jane) married Boyd Van Pelt. I don't know why Boyd wasn't listed or where he was at the time which would have caused Jane to be living at home in 1920. Boyd and Jane had two sons, so I'm sure they can be found together in later Census records. All of these family members, except for Boyd and Jane Van Pelt, are buried together in Plots #132 A-I in the Augusta Stone Church cemetery in/near Ft. Defiance, Virginia. This info is off the top of my head, so I don't have anything in front of me detailing where Jane Van Pelt is buried. Hope that helps :-) Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 09:56 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Michael, who is this? 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Beverly Manor Rosa R. Sellers, head, F, W, 49, widowed, VA, VA, VA; Louisa Sellers, daughter, F, W, 24 Single, Va, VA, VA; Helen Sellers, daughter, F, W, 18, VA, VA, VA; Janie Van Pelt, daughter, F, W, 28, married, VA, VA, VA (no husband listed in household) Geogia

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In a recent index to wills and administrations in Chesterfield Co., VA, 1712-1812 (partial), contributed by Joan Renfrow to rootsweb, the following was listed: Sellars, Josiah 1754

Georgia, Hopefully I can describe them without being too confusing. The family listed below is that of Jerome H.B. Sellers' nephew, John Samuel Sellers. I mentioned in the last email that Jerome H.B. Sellers had an older brother named James Montgomery Sellers (1837-1871). James Montgomery Sellers was married to Mary Berry (1841 - 1920). Both are buried in the Augusta Stone Church cemetery, New section, in Ft. Defiance, (Augusta County), Virginia. John Samuel Sellers (1868 - 1910) was a son of James Montgomery and Mary (Berry) Sellers. Dr. John Samuel Sellers married Rosa Root (1871 - 1957), whom you have listed below for 1920 Augusta County, VA, Beverly Manor. The children listed, Louisa, Helen, and Janie were daughters of Dr. John Samuel and Rosa (Root) Sellers. Dr. J.S. Sellers died in 1910 at the relatively young age of 42, but I don't have any info pointing to the cause(s). Of the daughters listed, Louise M. Sellers died in 1973. I don't believe she ever married. Helen (1901 - 1972) married Mark W. Lewis (1902 - 1970). Janie (Jane) married Boyd Van Pelt. I don't know why Boyd wasn't listed or where he was at the time which would have caused Jane to be living at home in 1920. Boyd and Jane had two sons, so I'm sure they can be found together in later Census records. All of these family members, except for Boyd and Jane Van Pelt, are buried together in Plots #132 A-I in the Augusta Stone Church cemetery in/near Ft. Defiance, Virginia. This info is off the top of my head, so I don't have anything in front of me detailing where Jane Van Pelt is buried. Hope that helps :-) Michael -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Fletcher [mailto:chick@blzwire.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 09:56 AM To: SELLERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Michael, who is this? 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Beverly Manor Rosa R. Sellers, head, F, W, 49, widowed, VA, VA, VA; Louisa Sellers, daughter, F, W, 24 Single, Va, VA, VA; Helen Sellers, daughter, F, W, 18, VA, VA, VA; Janie Van Pelt, daughter, F, W, 28, married, VA, VA, VA (no husband listed in household) Geogia

Michael, who is this? 1920 Augusta County, Virginia Beverly Manor Rosa R. Sellers, head, F, W, 49, widowed, VA, VA, VA; Louisa Sellers, daughter, F, W, 24 Single, Va, VA, VA; Helen Sellers, daughter, F, W, 18, VA, VA, VA; Janie Van Pelt, daughter, F, W, 28, married, VA, VA, VA (no husband listed in household) Geogia