William G. Seiz

M, #2700, b. November 1855, d. 1 June 1915
Last Edited=24 Sep 2022
     William G. Seiz was born in November 1855 at Canada info from 1900 Minnesota Census. He married Ellen Mary McGuinn, daughter of Alec McGuinn and Mary McDonough, on 9 May 1877 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. William G. Seiz lived in 1913 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. The death certificate for Thomas John Seiz listed his parents. He died on 1 June 1915 at Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 59; info from Minnesota Death Certificate Index at MNHS.ORG. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census5 June 1900Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, In the 1900 Minnesota Census, William Seiz listed as 44 years old, born in 1855, born in Canada, parents born in Germany, married 23 years

Children of William G. Seiz and Ellen Mary McGuinn

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), William H Seiz, Memorial ID 94461009,
    Birth: 1855, Canada
    Death: 1915, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA
    Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94461009/william-h-seiz: accessed 24 September 2022), memorial page for William H Seiz (1855–1915), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94461009, citing Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Mookie (contributor 47515129).

    Spouses
    Ellen M Seiz 1856–1954 (m. 1877)
    Children
    Lydia Marie Siez Appenzeller 1878–1939
    Mary Ellen Seiz Anderson 1880–1928
    Christina Seiz 1882–1959
    William James Seiz 1887–1958
    Thomas J Seiz 1890–1968
    Francis Michael Seiz 1892–1962
    Ben F Seiz 1894–1968
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/328/94461009_135381226296.jpg,.

William James Seiz

M, #5528, b. 3 November 1887, d. 31 July 1958
Last Edited=8 Sep 2023
     William James Seiz was born on 3 November 1887 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.1 He was born on 3 November 1887 at Ohio info from 1900 Minnesota Census. He was the son of William G. Seiz and Ellen Mary McGuinn. William James Seiz married Mary Irene Galvin on 18 August 1921.

Following from The Red Wing Daily Republican Eagle, page 5 column 5, 01Aug1958 (Friday).
Funeral services for W.J. Seiz, 70, former Red Wing resident who died Thursday morning in Milwaukee, will be held Monday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Derham Ryan will officiate and internment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1:30.
He was born in Talmadge, O., November 3, 1887. He came to Red Wing with his parents in 1891 where he lived until 1930 when he moved to Rochester. He had been employed by the Great Western Railroad since 1908 and retired as a conductor in 1951. He was married August 18, 1921. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Don (Mary) Zurlo of Milwaukee; three brothers, T.J. Seiz, Ben Seiz, both of Red Wing, F.M. Seiz of St. Paul; two sisters, Miss Christine Seiz of Red Wing, Miss Alice Evans of Dayton, O., and three grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death, May 18, 1958. William James Seiz died on 31 July 1958 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, at age 70.1 He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.1

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census5 June 1900Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, In the 1900 Minnesota Census, William J. Seiz listed as 12 years old, born in 1887, born in Ohio, enumerated with parents

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), William James Seiz, Memorial ID 3500465,
    Birth: 3 November 1887, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
    Death: 31 July 1958, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
    Burial: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3500465/william-james-seiz: accessed 08 September 2023), memorial page for William James Seiz (3 Nov 1887–31 Jul 1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 3500465, citing Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by seekerJay (contributor 46998289).

    Parents
    William H Seiz 1855–1915
    Ellen M Seiz 1856–1954
    Spouses
    Mary Irene Galvin Seiz 1899–1958 (m. 1921)
    Siblings
    Lydia Marie Siez Appenzeller 1878–1939
    Mary Ellen Seiz Anderson 1880–1928
    Christina Seiz 1882–1959
    Thomas J Seiz 1890–1968
    Francis Michael Seiz 1892–1962
    Ben F Seiz 1894–1968
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/348/3500465_20c6e2cf-9831-4321-a7e1-156836ea10eb.jpeg,.

Ellzira Elizabeth Sellers

F, #9283, b. 13 December 1889, d. 18 January 1981
Last Edited=1 Aug 2022
     Ellzira Elizabeth Sellers was born on 13 December 1889 at Canton, McPherson Co., Kansas. She married John Dwight Maddox on 17 October 1908 at McPherson, McPherson Co., Kansas. Ellzira Elizabeth Sellers died on 18 January 1981 at McPherson, McPherson Co., Kansas, at age 91.

Child of Ellzira Elizabeth Sellers and John Dwight Maddox

Hope Sellers

F, #8963
Last Edited=14 Sep 2022
     Hope Sellers married Isaiah Tyrell Redman, son of Elliot McBain Redman and Armandina Marie Berg, on 19 March 2021.

Child of Hope Sellers and Isaiah Tyrell Redman

Ellen Gill Sellman

F, #2876, b. 4 October 1826, d. 30 November 1891
Last Edited=12 Nov 2014
     HISTORY OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, repr of 1910 ed., pg 1292-1293. Ellen Gill Sellman was born on 4 October 1826 at Maryland. She married Denton Robert Shipley on 25 October 1847 at Carroll Co., Maryland. Ellen Gill Sellman died on 30 November 1891 at age 65. She was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland.

Child of Ellen Gill Sellman and Denton Robert Shipley

John Sellon1

M, #2708
Last Edited=10 Nov 1997
     John Sellon married Sarah Roberts.

Child of John Sellon and Sarah Roberts

Citations

  1. [S1192] Paul Bradley PURDY (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 7 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.

Mary Rosetta Sellon

F, #573, b. circa 1835, d. 1 October 1909
Last Edited=22 Dec 2020
     Mary Rosetta Sellon was born circa 1835.1,2 She was the daughter of John Sellon and Sarah Roberts. Mary Rosetta Sellon married John Willets Purdy, son of David Purdy and Elizabeth Ann Hopkins, on 14 May 1856.1 Mary Rosetta Sellon died on 1 October 1909 at Reading Center, Schuyler Co., New York.1 She was buried at New Reading Cemetery, Schuyler Co., New York.2

Children of Mary Rosetta Sellon and John Willets Purdy

Citations

  1. [S485] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 7,29-31 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary R. Purdy, Memorial ID 90187104,
    Birth: 1835
    Death: 1909
    Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Reading Center, Schuyler County, New York
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 22 December 2020), memorial page for Mary R. Purdy (1835–1909), Find a Grave Memorial no. 90187104, citing Pleasant View Cemetery, Reading Center, Schuyler County, New York, USA; Maintained by Paul R (contributor 47317162).,.

Ann Carolyn Sells

F, #1450, b. 29 September 1930, d. before June 2022
Last Edited=9 Feb 2024
Relationships
2nd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
3rd great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
     Ann Carolyn Sells was born on 29 September 1930 at Station Hospital, Ft. Sam Houston, Bexar Co., Texas.1 She was the daughter of Col. John Kenneth Sells and Lewis Ellis. Letter from J.C. Sells dated 7-1951, says Ann Carolyn is alive. Photo of Ann Carolyn in San Antonio, Texas 29Oct1930, 1-month old. Obituary notice of Annie Harn Sells (20Nov1947), said Ann Caroline was residing in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ann Carolyn Sells lived in November 1947 at Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.2 She lived in September 1953 at 61 SE 7th Ave., Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida. She married Joseph Russell Kern, son of Lowell Davidson Kern and Mina Dorothea Russell. Ann Carolyn Sells lived in November 1957 at 61 SE 7th Ave., Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida. She and Joseph Russell Kern were divorced on 18 December 1974 at Palm Beach Co., Florida; Certificate Number:     058464. Ann Carolyn Sells lived in November 1975 at Delray, Palm Beach Co., Florida.3 She lived in June 1983 at Santa Fe, New Mexico. She died before June 2022.

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJune 1940Catoosa Co., Georgia4

Children of Ann Carolyn Sells and Joseph Russell Kern

Citations

  1. [S915] Ann Carolyn Sells, birth 78133 (03 oct 1930), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.
  2. [S2578] Last Rites Are Conducted for Mrs. John Sells, The Lompoc Record Newspaper (Lompoc, CA), www.newspapers.com, 20 Nov 1947, Thu, 6. Hereinafter cited as The Lompoc Record Newspaper (Lompoc, CA).
  3. [S2517] SELLS - John K. Sells, El Paso Times, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50877416/john-kenneth-sells-obituary/, 01 Dec 1975, 37. Hereinafter cited as El Paso Times.
  4. [S2066] Sells, Jun 1940 census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, 1940; Census Place: Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia; Roll: T627_648; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-8., Ancestry.com website, 1940 United States Federal Census
    Name:     Ann Carolyn Sells
    Age:     9
    Estimated Birth Year:     abt 1931
    Gender:     Female
    Race:     White
    Birthplace:     San Antonio, Texas
    Marital Status:     Single
    Relation to Head of House:     Daughter
    Home in 1940:     Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia
    Farm:     No
    Inferred Residence in 1935:     Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia
    Residence in 1935:     Same, Same, Same Place
    Citizenship:     American Citizen
    Sheet Number:     1A
    Institution:     US Army Post
    Neighbors:     
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Hattie Lewis Ellis Sells 38
    Ann Carolyn Sells 9
    Sonya Ellis Sells 6

    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia; Roll: T627_648; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-8.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

John Calhoun Sells

M, #186, b. 13 September 1868, d. 16 September 1954
Last Edited=1 Mar 2024
John C. Sells taken in Denver, Colorado.
     John Calhoun Sells was born on 13 September 1868 at Grant, Grayson Co., Virginia.1 John Calhoun Sells was a Quartz Miner.2 He was the son of William F. Sells and Louisa Caroline Perkins. John Calhoun Sells married Annie Kezia(h) Harn, daughter of Calvin Davis Harn and Rachel Rupel, on 30 August 1899 at Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado. John Calhoun Sells lived in 1918 at Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California. His Social Security Number was 566-18-8818. He died on 16 September 1954 at Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 86.1 The cause of death was Bronchopneumonia. He was buried on 20 September 1954 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California.2,3,4 Letter from J.C. Sells 7-1951, Lompoc, CA.

The following obituary was from LOMPOC RECORD (CA) Newspaper 23 Sep 1954.
John C. Sells, a pioneer in Lompoc's diatomaceous earth industry, passed away Thursday in the Lompoc hospital. Masonic funeral services were conducted from Starbuck chapel Monday afternoon. Mr. Sells, 86, was born in Grant, Va., on September 13, 1868. He came to Lompoc 36 years ago as an engineer for the Celite company. He continued his employment there when Johns-Manville took over the plant and since his retirement several years ago continued to reside in Lompoc. He was very active in Masonic organizations, being a member of Spearfish Lodge, F.&A.M., in South Dakota, a member of the Eastern Star in Lompoc, and a member of the Scottish Rite and Shrine in Deadwood, S.D. Mr. Sells is survived by a son, John K. Sells, of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJune 1900249 East Carr Avenue, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado,

Record ID     7602::33545651
URL     https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7602&h=33545651
Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4119010_00782
Name     John C Sells
Age     31
Birth Date     September 1868
Birth Place     Virginia, USA
Residence     Cripple Creek, Teller, Colorado
Ward of City     2
Street     East Carr Avenue
House Number     249
Sheet Number     23
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     567
Family Number     619
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relationship     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Annie Sells
Marriage Year     1900
Years Married     0
Occupation     Miner (Met)
Can Read     Yes
Can Write     Yes
Can Speak English     Yes
Farm or House     F
Household Members     Annie Sells
Source.Title     1900 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1900
Source.Census Place     Cripple Creek, Teller, Colorado
Source.Page     23
Source.Enumeration District     0126
Source.FHL microfilm     1240129
Census6 March 1920Santa Barbara Co., California, E.D. 106, sheet 8.
CensusApril 1930Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California, Record ID     6224::93069098
URL     https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/93069098:6224
Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4532361_01031
Name     John C Sells
Birth Year     abt 1869
Gender     Male
Race     White
Age     61
Birth Place     Virginia
Marital Status     Married
Relationship     Head
Residence     Township 5, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Map of Home     Township 5, Santa Barbara, California
Street Address     Celite Corporation
Dwelling Number     321
Family Number     321
Home Owned or Rented     Rented
Home Value     20
Radio Set     Yes
Lives on Farm     No
Age at First Marriage     30
Attended School     No
Able to Read and Write     Yes
Father's Birth Place     Virginia
Mother's Birth Place     Virginia
Able to Speak English     Yes
Occupation     Quarry foreman
Industry     Earth Mine
Class of Worker     Wage or salary worker
Employment     Yes
Household Members     Annie Sells
Source.Title     1930 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1930
Source.Census Place     Township 5, Santa Barbara, California
Source.Page     14B
Source.Enumeration District     0040
Source.FHL Film     2339949
Source.Citation     Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 5, Santa Barbara, California; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2339949
Census30 April 1940Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California5

Child of John Calhoun Sells and Annie Kezia(h) Harn

Citations

  1. [S151] John Calhoun Sells, Death unknown number, Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.
  2. [S9] Calvin Davis Harn, Death 5560 (31 Jul 1912), Washington State Digital Archives, Washington State Digital Archives, 960 Washington Street, Cheney, Spokane Co., Washington. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate for Calvin Davis Harn.
  3. [S2291] Find a Grave Inc., Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah : accessed Mar 2014), John Calhoun Sells (1868-1954) gravestone photograph, memorial no. 17061634, Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California, photograph © Lois, 2014.
  4. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), John C Sells, Memorial ID 17061634,
    Birth: 1868, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
    Death: 16 September 1954, Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
    Burial: Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 29 December 2020), memorial page for John C Sells (1868–16 Sep 1954), Find a Grave Memorial no. 17061634, citing Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, USA; Maintained by Damien (contributor 46492542).
    Parents William F Sells 1838–1910 Louisa Caroline Perkins Sells 1845–1917
    Siblings Charlie M. Sells 1869–1962 Carrie Sells 1871–1872 Mack Sells 1872–1948 Cora Sells Young 1877–1960 Charity C. Sells 1879–1891 Nannie F. Sells 1881–1888 Mintie M. Sells 1884–1898 Bradley Talmage Sells 1890–1957,.
  5. [S2039] 1940 United States Federal Census, online www.ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census
    Name:     John C Sells
    Respondent:     Yes
    Age:     72
    Estimated Birth Year:     abt 1868
    Gender:     Male
    Race:     White
    Birthplace:     Virginia
    Marital Status:     Married
    Relation to Head of House:     Head
    Home in 1940:     Santa Barbara, California
    Street:     White Hills
    Farm:     No
    Inferred Residence in 1935:     Santa Barbara, California
    Residence in 1935:     Same House
    Sheet Number:     7B
    Number of Household in Order of Visitation:     144
    Neighbors:     
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    John C Sells 72
    Annie Harn Sells 72

    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: , Santa Barbara, California; Roll: T627_334; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 42-55.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
    Description:. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Col. John Kenneth Sells

M, #195, b. 24 September 1900, d. 25 November 1975
Last Edited=9 Feb 2024
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of John Hearn
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
John Kenneth Sells (sometime after 1935) in uniform
John Kenneth Sells while in Army
John Kenneth Sells age 9 1/2 months taken in Faribault, Minnesota.
     Col. John Kenneth Sells was born on 24 September 1900 at Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado.1 Col. John Kenneth Sells was a Military. He was the son of John Calhoun Sells and Annie Kezia(h) Harn. Col. John Kenneth Sells married Lewis Ellis, daughter of William Akin Ellis and Eula Lee Hancock, circa 1928. California Passenger Ship list has John Kenneth Sells and Lewis Ellis Sells arriving in San Francisco on 07Apr1930 from Manila-Philippines on the ship US Grant. It lists Lewis born in Denver on 29Mar1902, John born in Cripple Creek-Colorado on24Sep1899.2 Col. John Kenneth Sells lived in September 1930 at Fort Clark, Kinney Co., Texas, when daughter Ann was born. Birth Certificate for Ann, says father was 31 years old, born Colorado.

The Official Army Registry, published by the US Government Printing Office, for the years of 1930-1949, state the following:
John Kenneth Sells was born 24Sep1899/1900 in Colorado. The 1930 and 1936 editions have birth in 1899. The 1946, 1947, 1949 editions of The Army Registry have birth in 1900. His Army service record number was 014770. Graduated Calvary School, Basic Course in 1922, Regular Course 1937, and Command and General Staff School in 1940. He went through the ranks of Private, Private 1st Class, Corporal and Sergeant, Troop I, 5th Calvary, enlisted 12 Mar 1918 to 02 Apr 1919. As Private and Sergeant Troop I, 5th Calvary 03 April 1919 to 21 Aug 1921. Discharged as first lieutenant and appointed second lieutenant 15 Dec 1922, acts 30 Jun 1922 and 14 Sep 1922. Was in the Air Service from 01 Sep 23 to 20 Nov 1923. Promoted to first lieutenant on 18 Feb 1926; Captain on 01 Aug 1935; Major on 01 Jul 1940; Lt. Colonel on 03 Aug 1944; and Colonel on 11 Mar 1948. John K. Sells was awarded the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal with Oak-leaf cluster.
The Legion of Merit came into being about 1942, to be awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. The Bronze Star came into being about 1944, to be awarded for heroic or meritorious service. Generally an Oak-leaf cluster signified a second or subsequent award of the basic decoration.

Obituary notice of Annie Harn Sells (20Nov1947), said that Colonel John K. Sells was stationed at Nashville, Tennessee. Obituary notice of John C. Sells (23Sep1954), said that John K. Sells was living at Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) lists the claim number for John K. Sells as #18177595, and date of death listed as 25 Nov 1975. Place of death was not available.

Letter sent to the Veterans Affairs in Nov 1994 to obtain information from VA file, was returned in Feb 1995, by the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO. Form letter stated that "Under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, we must have the written consent (signature) of the individual whose records are involved before considering your request." However, on the form, the Social Security number for John K. Sells was listed, 452-76-6104.

The Social Security Death Index lists a John Sells, with a Social Security number of 452-76-6104 issued in Texas, born on 24Sep1900, died on Nov1975, with the usual place of residence listed as El Paso, Texas.

John Kenneth Sells completed an Application for Social Security Account Number (SS-5), on 04Dec1962, when he was living at 319 E. Nevada St., El Paso, TX. Listed himself as unemployed, and born on 24Sep1900.

Lewis Sells completed an Application for Social Security Account Number (SS-5), on 11Jul1962, when she was living at 325 E. Berger, Santa Fe, NM. She stated that her name given at birth was Hattie Lewis Ellis.

Contacted the National Cemetery and Santa Fe Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They had no reference of Sells.

Research at the Santa Fe County Courthouse, was unable to find a related Sells female in the 1947-1966 marriage indexes.

Research at the Santa Fe County Courthouse, found no Sells in the Probate Indexes.


He lived in November 1947 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.3 Letter from J.C. Sells dated July 1951. He lived in 1955 at 325 E. Berger, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.4


The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, lists John K. Sells and wife, Lewis E., living at 325 E. Berger.

There is no SELLS in the 1964 Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory. At 325 E. Berger, there lives an Edmund R. Delgado. There are no SELLS listed in the 1981-1985 Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1967, 1968, lists Lewis Sells, widow of J.K. Sells, as retired, living at 423 Orchard Drive, apartment 3.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1969, 1970, lists Lewis Sells, retired, as living at 423 Orchard Drive, apartment 3.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1980, lists Lewis E. Sells, retired, living at 663 Washington Ave., Apt 51, El Matador Apartments. In the 1981 Directory, there is someone else living in Apartment 51.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1966, lists Lulu Sells, widow of J.K. Sells, living at 423 Orchard Drive, Apt 3.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1970, lists Mrs. Sondra Sells, living at 1920 W. Alameda St.


He died on 25 November 1975 at Hill Haven Nursing Home, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 75.5,6,7 The cause of death was metastatic carcinoma from undetermined primary site, severe Parkinsonism.5 His Social Security Number was 452-76-6104.


SELLS

John K. Sells. 75, 2301 N. Oregon passed away Tuesday. He had been a resident of El Paso 14 years. Col. John K. Sells retired from U.S. Army after more than 36 years of active service in 1954. Graduate of the Basic Course Cavalry School; Regular Course Cavalry School; Regular Course command and General Staff College; The British Intelligence School, Matlock, Derbyshire, England. He completed the Asiatic Studies Course at Yale University and received credit for the Regular course Armed Forces Staff College. Survived by: wife, Mrs. Lewis Sells. Santa Fe. N.M; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ann S. Kern, Delray Fla., and Mrs. Sonya Withers, Decatur, Ga; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 Tuesday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, with military honors. Directed by Martin. 3839 Montana 566-3955

El Paso Times
El Paso, Texas
01 Dec 1975, Mon - Page 37.8 He was buried on 2 December 1975 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.5,7

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census23 January 1920Camp Marfa, Hudsepth Co., Texas, In the 1920 Texas Census, John K. Sells, listed as 19, single, born in Colorado, Private in the U.S. Army
CensusMay 1940Fort Clark, Catoosa Co., Georgia,


Record ID     2442::52471514
URL     https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=2442&h=52471514
Image Page URL     https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/M-T0627-00648-00246
Name     John K Sells
Age     39
Estimated Birth Year     abt 1901
Gender     Male
Race     White
Birth Place     Colorado
Marital Status     Married
Relationship     Soldier US Army (Soldier)
Residence     Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia
Street     No
Farm     No
Inferred Residence in 1935     Fort Clark, Value Kenprery, Texas
Residence in 1935     Fort Clark, Value Kenprery, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935     No
Sheet Number     8A
Institution     Fort Oglethorpe Georgia
Occupation     Captain
Attended School or College     No
Highest Grade Completed     College, 1st year
Class of Worker     Wage or salary worker in Government work
Income     4000
Income Other Sources     1
Household Members     Frank D Harrey, David E Hawkins, Ephron E Heam, George H Hensley, Charley H Hicks, Howard L Higgins, Haner G Higgins, Nerman Hill, Joe J Holdsworth, Claud B Holmes, William D Holt, Edrel H Hunt, George W Johnson, Joseph F Johnson, Lewy W Johnson, Lelton E Jones, Lonnie J Jones, Rolad Jones, Lawrence F Kinney, Fred Kiser, James B Lankford, Edward G Leach, James A Leatherwood, Donald Lee, Raymond W Lawey, Lois Lomax, Nat Lyons, Verdia Lyons, Bernis B Marsh, Jack Mathes, Vernon L Mathes, Joseph C Mc Farhad, Claves J Mc Kinnes, Harry D Mc Maha, John A Mc Namara, Milledge C Meece, Elmer E Morgan, Charles L Molson Jr, J E Mull, Kinly Mullins, Meritt F Newma, Melton G Nelson, Harry E Nicholson, Walter G Norton, James T Whelock, Frank C Wilson, David K Spahr, Henry G Usry, Edkar Willis, Warren G Whitson, Los D White, Houston E Stewart, Robert E Richarde, Gen W Sledge, John E Parker, William H Paten, Ezell Parker, James C Penois, William M Poole, Clifford H Tayton, Hobert L Riley, Roy Ruabner, Dwright K Steet, Cecil E Terry, Glen E Marer, Niman F Stale, Ernest J Tatar, Jesse V Yardley, William P Wescoe, Hazel Young, Lawrence G Yates, Cecil Rudd, Milsa A Whitted, Charlie D Phillips, James W Latham, Bernard Polen, R William B Frase, Francis J Murdoch, Thomas B Bartell, Raymond J Kaczmarowski, Halberta Simpson, Charles A Smith Jr, Albert P Steele Jr, Robert Stringfield, Robert E Sweatman, William R Sweatman, Jefferson E Taylor, Leor G Thomas, Simon Thomas, Hillard C Thomas, R B Loone, Arthur L Loushstone, Carl E Triplett, Ralph E Vaughn, James O Walher Jr, Johnnie L Warren, Jamell Jas Westherspoon, Walter La Webb, Andrew Whidby Jr
Source.Title     1940 United States Federal Census
Source.Year     1940
Source.Census Place     Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia
Source.Roll     m-t0627-00648
Source.Page     8A
Source.Enumeration District     23-8

Children of Col. John Kenneth Sells and Lewis Ellis

Citations

  1. [S156] Col. John Kenneth Sells, unknown file number, Social Security Application for Account Number, unknown series (n.p.: n.pub.).
  2. [S2087] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, online ancestry.com, California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957
    Name:     Lewis Ellis Sells
    Arrival Date:     7 Apr 1930
    Age:     26
    Birth Date:     abt 1904
    Birthplace:     Denver, Colorado, United States
    Gender:     Female
    Ship Name:     U S Grant
    Port of Arrival:     San Francisco
    Port of Departure:     Manila, Philippines
    Archive information (series:roll number):     M1410:261
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957 database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.. Hereinafter cited as California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957.
  3. [S2578] Last Rites Are Conducted for Mrs. John Sells, The Lompoc Record Newspaper (Lompoc, CA), www.newspapers.com, 20 Nov 1947, Thu, 6. Hereinafter cited as The Lompoc Record Newspaper (Lompoc, CA).
  4. [S2035] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta), online www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
    Name:     John K Sells
    Residence Year:     1955
    Street Address:     325 E Berger
    Residence Place:     Santa Fe, New Mexico
    Occupation:     Studt
    Spouse:     
    Lewis E Sells
    Publication Title:     Santa Fe, New Mexico, City Directory, 1955
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta) database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta).
  5. [S2079] Col. John Kenneth Sells, death 89721 (11 Dec 1975), unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate: John K. Sells.
  6. [S155] Col. John Kenneth Sells, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Claim Number 18177595 (n.p.: n.pub.). Hereinafter cited as Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  7. [S1592] Find a Grave web site, www.findagrave.com, online https://www.findagrave.com/. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave web site.
  8. [S2517] SELLS - John K. Sells, El Paso Times, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50877416/john-kenneth-sells-obituary/, 01 Dec 1975, 37. Hereinafter cited as El Paso Times.

Sonya Ellis Sells

F, #1451, b. 5 December 1933, d. 6 December 2011
Last Edited=9 Feb 2024
Relationships
2nd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
3rd great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
Sonya Sells in 1952 Santa Fe High School (NM) Yearbook
     Sonya Ellis Sells was born on 5 December 1933 at Del Rio, Val Verde Co., Texas.1,2 She was the daughter of Col. John Kenneth Sells and Lewis Ellis. Letter from J.C. Sells dated 7-1951, says Sonya Ellis is alive. Obituary notice of Annie Harn Sells (20Nov1947), said Sonia Ellis was residing in Santa Fe, NM. Sonya Ellis Sells lived in November 1947 at Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.3 She lived in 1951 at 325 E. Berger, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.4 She married Peter Craig Withers Sr., son of William Price Withers and Anna Kathleen Craig, on 10 October 1953 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.1 Sonya Ellis Sells lived in November 1975 at Decatur, DeKalb Co., Georgia.5 She lived in 1993 at 3607 Paddock Dr, Decatur, DeKalb Co., Georgia.6 She died on 6 December 2011 at Georgia at age 78.1,2

Sonya Sells Withers

Sonya Sells Withers, age 78, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011. She was born in Del Rio, Texas to Hattie Lewis Ellis and John Kenneth Sells on December 5, 1933. Because her father was in the military, her family lives a somewhat nomadic life as an "Army brat". However, she did spend her teenage years in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She attended Centre College in Danville, Kentucky until she met (then) Lt. Pete Withers. They were married at Ft. Knox on October 10, 1953. Sonya continued living a nomadic life supporting her husband's military career. Among her homes were Ft. Benning, Georgia; San Marcos, Texas; Ft. Rucker, Alabama; Stuttgart, Germany; Ft. Carson, Colorado and Ft. McPherson, Georgia. She has lived in the Atlanta area since 1973 living in South DeKalb, Doraville, Lilburn, and lastly King's Bridge Retirement Center. They count 30 moves during their marriage. Sonya was a 35 year member of Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, during which time she was Wedding Director, Head of Altar Guild, prominent in Daughters of the King and a graduate of EFM. She also loved cooking, her grandchildren, playing bridge and was an antique aficionado. Sonya is survived by her husband of 58 years, Peter Withers; an estranged son; a daughter, Julianne Withers of Alpharetta; a daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Diane Belden of Clifton, Virginia; and two grandchildren, Jessica Belden and Stephen Belden of Clifton, Virginia. A celebration of life including mass will be on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA at 3:00 PM, The Rev. Mtr. Joan Pritcher celebrating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project are appreciated. The family will receive friends this evening (Friday) from 4-6 PM at A. S. Turner & Sons, Decatur.1

She was buried at Holy Trinity Parish Memorial Garden, Decatur, DeKalb Co., Georgia.2

Census

CensusDatePlace
CensusJune 1940Catoosa Co., Georgia7

Citations

  1. [S2088] Sonya Sells Withers obituary from A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, online http://asturner.com/_mgxroot/page_10779.php?id=1000852, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
    Original data: See source information provided with each entry.. Hereinafter cited as Sonya Sells Withers Obituary.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Sonie Withers, Memorial ID 245329348,
    Birth: 5 December 1933
    Death: 6 December 2011
    Burial: Holy Trinity Parish Memorial Garden, Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245329348/sonie-withers: accessed 11 September 2023), memorial page for Sonie Withers (5 Dec 1933–6 Dec 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 245329348, citing Holy Trinity Parish Memorial Garden, Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Carter Fowlkes (contributor 48050579).

    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2022/308/245329348_304ad9fa-1bd0-4145-8948-eb525a1a5f81.jpeg,.
  3. [S2578] Last Rites Are Conducted for Mrs. John Sells, The Lompoc Record Newspaper (Lompoc, CA), www.newspapers.com, 20 Nov 1947, Thu, 6. Hereinafter cited as The Lompoc Record Newspaper (Lompoc, CA).
  4. [S2035] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta), online www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)
    Name:     Sonya E Sells
    Residence Year:     1951
    Street Address:     325 E Berger
    Residence Place:     Santa Fe, New Mexico
    Publication Title:     Santa Fe, New Mexico, City Directory, 1951
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta) database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
    Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
    . Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta).
  5. [S2517] SELLS - John K. Sells, El Paso Times, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50877416/john-kenneth-sells-obituary/, 01 Dec 1975, 37. Hereinafter cited as El Paso Times.
  6. [S2089] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2, online ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    Name:     Sonya Withers
    Birth Date:     5 Dec 1933
    Address:     3607 Paddock Dr, Decatur, GA, 30034-3335
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
    Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
    Description:
    The U.S. Public Records Index is a compilation of various public records spanning all 50 states in the United States from 1950 to 1993. Entries in this index may contain the following information: name, street or mailing address, telephone number, birth date or birth year.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.
  7. [S2066] Sells, Jun 1940 census, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah, 1940; Census Place: Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia; Roll: T627_648; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-8., Ancestry.com website, 1940 United States Federal Census
    Name:     Sonya Ellis Sells
    Age:     6
    Estimated Birth Year:     abt 1934
    Gender:     Female
    Race:     White
    Birthplace:     Old Rio Texas
    Marital Status:     Single
    Relation to Head of House:     Daughter
    Home in 1940:     Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia
    Farm:     No
    Inferred Residence in 1935:     Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia
    Residence in 1935:     Same, Same, Same Place
    Citizenship:     American Citizen
    Sheet Number:     1A
    Institution:     US Army Post
    Neighbors:     
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Hattie Lewis Ellis Sells 38
    Ann Carolyn Sells 9
    Sonya Ellis Sells 6

    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Ninth, Catoosa, Georgia; Roll: T627_648; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-8.
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

William F. Sells

M, #2615, b. circa 1845, d. 22 March 1910
Last Edited=29 Dec 2020
     SOURCE: Obituary of John Calhoun Sells, list parents. William F. Sells was born circa 1845. He married Louisa Caroline Perkins. William F. Sells was buried at Little Wilson Cemetery, Volney, Grayson Co., Virginia, May not have a stone.1 He died on 22 March 1910.1

Child of William F. Sells and Louisa Caroline Perkins

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), William F Sells, Memorial ID 143260928,
    Birth: 15 October 1838, USA
    Death: 22 March 1910, USA
    Burial: Little Wilson Cemetery, Volney, Grayson County, Virginia
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 29 December 2020), memorial page for William F Sells (15 Oct 1838–22 Mar 1910), Find a Grave Memorial no. 143260928, citing Little Wilson Cemetery, Volney, Grayson County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Carole Conrad (contributor 46532185).

    Spouse Louisa Caroline Perkins Sells 1845–1917
    Children John C Sells 1868–1954 Charlie M. Sells 1869–1962 Carrie Sells 1871–1872 Mack Sells 1872–1948 Cora Sells Young 1877–1960 Charity C. Sells 1879–1891 Nannie F. Sells 1881–1888 Mintie M. Sells 1884–1898 Bradley Talmage Sells 1890–1957,.

Clara Selmer

F, #7581
Last Edited=18 Dec 2018
     Clara Selmer married Russell Paulus.

Child of Clara Selmer and Russell Paulus

Lela Sena

F, #8867, b. 6 September 1924, d. 13 November 2006
Last Edited=19 Jul 2021
     Lela Sena was born on 6 September 1924 at Colorado. She married Alvin Leroy Egbert, son of Samuel Joseph Egbert and Charlotte Maxine Warfel, on 24 August 1942 at Wyoming. Lela Sena died on 13 November 2006 at Alaska at age 82.

Caroline Ann Senescal

F, #640
Last Edited=16 Sep 2020
     Caroline Ann Senescal married Daniel Joseph Squires, son of Gordon Justus Squires and Stella Marie Vrzal, on 11 August 1961 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota. Caroline Ann Senescal and Daniel Joseph Squires were divorced on 29 January 1973 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.

Children of Caroline Ann Senescal and Daniel Joseph Squires

Mildred L. Sens1

F, #6871
Last Edited=21 Oct 2018
     Mildred L. Sens married Vermel J. Draheim.1

Child of Mildred L. Sens and Vermel J. Draheim

Citations

  1. [S2110] Vernell Jay Draheim, birth 1944-MN-020072, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002
    Name:     Vernall Jay Draheim
    Birth Date:     11 Aug 1944
    Birth County:     Koochiching
    Birth State:     Minnesota
    Father:     Vermel J. Draheim
    Mother:     Mildred L. Sens
    File Number:     1944-MN-020072
    Source Information:
    Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
    Original data: Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health. (n/a), unknown repository, unknown repository address.

(?) Sesler

M, #5987, d. before June 1907
Last Edited=12 Sep 2007
     (?) Sesler married Emma Watson, daughter of Andrew B. Watson and Anna F. (?), before 1907; (according to Emma's Marriage Certificate to Robert Levi Harn.) (?) Sesler died before June 1907; (according to Emma's Marriage Certificate to Robert Levi Harn.)

Molly Seymour

F, #4168
Last Edited=21 Oct 2018
     Molly Seymour married Kenneth Merle Connally, son of Merle E. Connally and Ione Madeline Goodrich, on 26 September 1953 at Mason Co., Washington.

Clarence A. Shade

M, #8310
Last Edited=3 Aug 2020
     Clarence A. Shade married Orie (?)

Child of Clarence A. Shade and Orie (?)

Rosemary Louise Shade

F, #8309, b. 23 January 1912, d. 13 July 1965
Last Edited=24 Nov 2020
     Rosemary Louise Shade was born circa 1912 at New Mexico. She was born on 23 January 1912 at New Mexico.1 She was the daughter of Clarence A. Shade and Orie (?) Rosemary Louise Shade married Robert Segure Cleveland on 28 October 1931 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington. Rosemary Louise Shade and Robert Segure Cleveland were divorced before 1935. Rosemary Louise Shade married Eldon Stevenson on 18 May 1935 at Multnomah Co., Oregon. Rosemary Louise Shade married James R. Christian on 10 October 1951 at Marion Co., Oregon. Rosemary Louise Shade was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.1 She died on 13 July 1965 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 53.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Rosemary Louise (Shade) Christian, Memorial ID 64832788,
    Birth: 23 January 1912, New Mexico, USA
    Death: 13 July 1965, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
    Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 24 November 2020), memorial page for Rosemary Louise Shade Christian (23 Jan 1912–13 Jul 1965), Find a Grave Memorial no. 64832788, citing Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by J McL (contributor 46959617).,.

Sarah Elizabeth Shade

F, #7919, b. 23 September 1796, d. 16 May 1858
Last Edited=21 Mar 2022
Relationship
4th great-grandmother of Terresa Ann Struck
     Sarah Elizabeth Shade was born on 23 September 1796 at Shade Gap, Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania. She married Emanuel Warfel, son of Hans Adam Werfel, in 1817 at Blair, Blair Co., Pennsylvania. Sarah Elizabeth Shade died on 16 May 1858 at age 61.1 She was buried at Grant Cemetery, Grant, Montgomery Co., Iowa.1

Children of Sarah Elizabeth Shade and Emanuel Warfel

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Sarah Elizabeth (Shade) Warfel, Memorial ID 135272116,
    Birth: 23 September 1796, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: 16 May 1858, USA
    Burial: Grant Cemetery, Grant, Montgomery County, Iowa
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135272116/sarah-elizabeth-warfel: accessed 21 March 2022), memorial page for Sarah Elizabeth Shade Warfel (23 Sep 1796–16 May 1858), Find a Grave Memorial ID 135272116, citing Grant Cemetery, Grant, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Kevin Peterson (contributor 47482283).

    Spouse Emanuel Warfel 1796–1873 (m. 1817)
    Children John Shade Warfel 1822–1907 Isaac H Warfel 1827–1901 Thomas Edward Warfel 1835–1916 Jesse Hampton Warfel 1837–1918 Selina F Warfel Anderson 1845–1938,.

Sherry Shafer1

F, #4330
Last Edited=30 Oct 2018
     Sherry Shafer married Frank James Trombley, son of Frank L. Trombley and Sylvia Lee Barry.1

Citations

  1. [S1501] Letter from Yvonne Marie (Barry) Payne (P.O. Box 1502, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459) to Steven Harn Redman, Mar 1998; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).

Anna Belle Shaffer

F, #8000, b. 26 February 1858, d. 6 March 1919
Last Edited=19 May 2022
     Anna Belle Shaffer was born on 26 February 1858.1 She married Wesley W. Harn, son of Samuel D. Harn and Mary Moore, in 1880. Anna Belle Shaffer died on 6 March 1919 at age 61.1 She was buried in 1920 at McClellandtown Presbyterian Cemetery, McClellandtown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.1

Child of Anna Belle Shaffer and Wesley W. Harn

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Anna Belle (Shaffer) Harn, Memorial ID 116604800,
    Birth: 26 February 1858
    Death: 6 March 1919
    Burial: McClellandtown Presbyterian Cemetery, McClellandtown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116604800/anna-belle-harn: accessed 19 May 2022), memorial page for Anna Belle Shaffer Harn (26 Feb 1858–6 Mar 1919), Find a Grave Memorial ID 116604800, citing McClellandtown Presbyterian Cemetery, McClellandtown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Rebekah Billings (contributor 47129658).

    Spouse Wesley Harn Wesley W Harn 1857–1919 (m. 1880)
    Children William Harn William R Harn 1887–1887,.

Eleanora L Shaffer

F, #9988, b. 21 May 1934, d. 21 January 1991
Last Edited=12 Mar 2024
     Eleanora L Shaffer was born on 21 May 1934 at Nappanee, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 She married Donald Stouder in 1951. Eleanora L Shaffer died on 21 January 1991 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 56.1 She was buried at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1

Child of Eleanora L Shaffer and Donald Stouder

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Eleanora L (Shaffer) Stouder, Memorial ID 58495732,
    Birth: 21 May 1934, Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 21 January 1991, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58495732/eleanora_l-stouder: accessed March 12, 2024), memorial page for Eleanora L Shaffer Stouder (21 May 1934–21 Jan 1991), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58495732, citing Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Karen K (contributor 47242613).

    Parents
    Maynard R Shaffer 1911–1963
    Ruth M Fox Shaffer 1913–1998
    Spouses
    Donald L "Don" Stouder 1928–2006 (m. 1951)
    Siblings
    Marion Eugene Shaffer 1931–1975
    Children
    Ricky L "Scoot" Stouder 1955–2004
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2010/253/58495732_128420549712.jpg,.

Helena M. Shaffer

F, #8351
Last Edited=14 Nov 2023
     Helena M. Shaffer married Clyde Ellsworth Harn, son of Abraham Wesley Harn and Edith Ellen Ambrose, on 15 June 1963.

Katherine Shaffer

F, #9495, b. 1708, d. 1754
Last Edited=14 Nov 2022
Relationships
6th great-grandmother of Terresa Ann Struck
Grandmother of Emanuel Warfel
     Katherine Shaffer was born in 1708. She married Hans Melchior Werfel. Katherine Shaffer died in 1754 at Strasburg, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. She was buried at River Corner Mennonite Cemetery, Conestoga, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.

Child of Katherine Shaffer and Hans Melchior Werfel

Calvin Shakes

M, #9809
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
     Calvin Shakes married Florence M. Bowman, daughter of David Bowman and Lucinda Hall.1

Child of Calvin Shakes and Florence M. Bowman

Citations

  1. [S2803] All OF ONE BLOOD - GATHERING OF THE BOWMAN CLAN, The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Newspapers.com, 03 Sep 1896, 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.

Inez Shakes

F, #9810
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
     Inez Shakes was the daughter of Calvin Shakes and Florence M. Bowman.

Lila Sophia Shapton

F, #326, b. 24 January 1892, d. circa March 1978
Last Edited=23 Aug 1997
     Lila Sophia Shapton was born on 24 January 1892 at Charlevoix, Charlevoix Co., Michigan.1 She married Paul Bradley Purdy, son of Charles M. Purdy and Margaret Bradley, on 24 November 1915 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan. Lila Sophia Shapton died circa March 1978 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.2

Children of Lila Sophia Shapton and Paul Bradley Purdy

Citations

  1. [S293] Paul Bradley PURDY (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 22 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
  2. [S295] Lila Sophia Shapton, unknown file number, Social Security Death Index (b- 24Jan1892 d- Mar1978 MI), unknown series (n.p.: n.pub.). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.

Lorraine Sharar

F, #9893, b. 9 July 1920, d. 22 February 1997
Last Edited=6 Feb 2024
     Lorraine Sharar was born on 9 July 1920 at Minnesota.1 She married John George Kranz, son of John William Kranz Sr. and Margaretha Caroline Henriette Bittner, on 5 September 1940 at Dodge Co., Minnesota. Lorraine Sharar died on 22 February 1997 at Cambridge, Isanti Co., Minnesota, at age 76.1 She was buried at Union Cemetery, Cambridge, Isanti Co., Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Lorraine S. Kranz, Memorial ID 50873797,
    Birth: 1920
    Death: 1997
    Burial: Union Cemetery, Cambridge, Isanti County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50873797/lorraine-s-kranz: accessed 06 February 2024), memorial page for Lorraine S. Kranz (1920–1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50873797, citing Union Cemetery, Cambridge, Isanti County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Amy Bradfield (contributor 47913911).

    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2010/98/50873797_127084733313.jpg,.