I'm trying to identify the parents and any possible siblings of Frederick William Scantling, husband of Carrie Holland Sellers.  I'm wondering if anyone with access to Ancestry records can lend me a hand.   Frederick William Scantling was born on January 20, 1887, presumably in Augusta County, Virginia, but it may have been in neighboring Albemarle County, Virginia.   Fred married Carrie Holland Sellers on February 10, 1909, in Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia.  After a brief move to Dayton, Ohio, in 1910, they had returned "home" to Augusta County, Virginia, by 1917 when "Frederick Wm. Scantling" filled out his World War I Draft Registration card.   I cannot find Fred on the 1900 Census and have been totally unable to identify his parents.  Fred and Carrie had one son, Frederick Holland Scantling, who in turn had 4 children.  I have spoken with the 4 grandchildren, and they are just as stumped.  The Family Bible kept by Carrie Holland (Sellers) Scantling oddly did not list the name of Fred's parents either.    I would truly appreciate any assistance and/or record look-ups by those with access that can unravel this mini-mystery and identify the names of Frederick William Scantling's parents.   Thanks!   Michael Sellers    

I looked at Death records and found Social Security Death Index for "Fred Scantling, b. 20 Jan 1887, Virginia, d. 4 June 1973 in Riverside, California...lived in Virginia before 1951.  I could not get more information than that on Ancestry, but if you can access Vital Statistics for Califonia, a copy of his death certificate should have his parents on it.  I know you can order a certified copy from the Department of Vital Statistics, Sacramento, California, but it seems to me you might be able to access a copy online. The 1890 and 1900 Census records did not have him. Hope that helps. ________________________________ From: Michael Sellers <muckham11@yahoo.com> To: sellers@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 6:19:48 PM Subject: [SELLERS] Scantling-Sellers info needed I'm trying to identify the parents and any possible siblings of Frederick William Scantling, husband of Carrie Holland Sellers.  I'm wondering if anyone with access to Ancestry records can lend me a hand.   Frederick William Scantling was born on January 20, 1887, presumably in Augusta County, Virginia, but it may have been in neighboring Albemarle County, Virginia.   Fred married Carrie Holland Sellers on February 10, 1909, in Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia.  After a brief move to Dayton, Ohio, in 1910, they had returned "home" to Augusta County, Virginia, by 1917 when "Frederick Wm. Scantling" filled out his World War I Draft Registration card.   I cannot find Fred on the 1900 Census and have been totally unable to identify his parents.  Fred and Carrie had one son, Frederick Holland Scantling, who in turn had 4 children.  I have spoken with the 4 grandchildren, and they are just as stumped.  The Family Bible kept by Carrie Holland (Sellers) Scantling oddly did not list the name of Fred's parents either.    I would truly appreciate any assistance and/or record look-ups by those with access that can unravel this mini-mystery and identify the names of Frederick William Scantling's parents.   Thanks!   Michael Sellers           ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SELLERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MICHAEL, Carol's suggestion on death certificate is probably best. AND also Carrie's death certificat is here also with no info on CA death report. WHO are her parents?? Other info I see = 1900 Fred married Carrie Holland Sellers on February 10, 1909, in Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia. 1910 Carrie Scantling Fred Dayton Ward 8, Montgomery, OH abt 1882 Virginia Wife,both parents VA Fred Scantling Carrie Dayton Ward 8, Montgomery, OH abt 1887 Virginia Head ,both parents VA John Plaine/BLAINE 23 VA, BROTHER, BOTH PARENTS VA ca WHO IS THIS??? WW 1 Frederick Wm Scantling 20 Jan 1887 Caucasian (White) Virginia;United States of America Augusta, VA born CROZET, VA (Albemarle Co., msh) MACHINEST FOR STAUNTON MACHINE, STAUNTON, VA WIFE AND ONE CHILD, PARTIALLY BLIND MED HEIGHT, MED BUILD, BROWN EYES, BLACK HAIR, PARTIALLY BLIND === 1920 Staunton Ward 1, Staunton (Independent City), Virginia Fred E Scantling 31 Carrie Scantling 38 Fred Scantling 2 6/12 1930 Staunton, Staunton (Independent City), Virginia Fred W Scantling 44 Carrie H Scantling 49 Frederick H Scantling 13 == Security Death Index Name: Fred Scantling SSN: 227-34-1322 Last Residence: 92383 San Jacinto, Riverside, California, United States of America Born: 20 Jan 1887 Died: Jun 1973 State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951) Carrie H Scantling 2 Jun 1965 Riverside 2 Oct 1880 Virginia DEATH -----Original Message----- From: sellers-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:sellers-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sellers Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:20 PM To: sellers@rootsweb.com Subject: [SELLERS] Scantling-Sellers info needed I'm trying to identify the parents and any possible siblings of Frederick William Scantling, husband of Carrie Holland Sellers.  I'm wondering if anyone with access to Ancestry records can lend me a hand.   Frederick William Scantling was born on January 20, 1887, presumably in Augusta County, Virginia, but it may have been in neighboring Albemarle County, Virginia.   Fred married Carrie Holland Sellers on February 10, 1909, in Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia.  After a brief move to Dayton, Ohio, in 1910, they had returned "home" to Augusta County, Virginia, by 1917 when "Frederick Wm. Scantling" filled out his World War I Draft Registration card.   I cannot find Fred on the 1900 Census and have been totally unable to identify his parents.  Fred and Carrie had one son, Frederick Holland Scantling, who in turn had 4 children.  I have spoken with the 4 grandchildren, and they are just as stumped.  The Family Bible kept by Carrie Holland (Sellers) Scantling oddly did not list the name of Fred's parents either.    I would truly appreciate any assistance and/or record look-ups by those with access that can unravel this mini-mystery and identify the names of Frederick William Scantling's parents.   Thanks!   Michael Sellers     ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SELLERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message