Have you had a chance to submit a research request to the Muncie Public Library Local
History & Genealogy section. Go to
http://www.munpl.org/default.asp?PageIndex=534
and click on Submit a Research Request. The link also will give you our research policy.
We still have numerous records to digitization as well as other sources that are not one
line that we can check for information. Among these are the county histories index, WPA
obituary card index, probate index, marriage records, etc. A lot of the old county
records are housed at the library.
Beth Kroehler
Treasurer & Local History/Genealogy Manager
Muncie Public Library
2005 S High St
Muncie IN 47302
765-747-8202
765-747-8211 FAX
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From: indelawa-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:indelawa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Sellers
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 12:46 PM
To: indelawa(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [INDELAWA] Jacob Sellers & family
Shirley,
Fantastic information! Wow ... so kind of you to provide so much and to go to
so much trouble to do so.
I went through the records you provided and then spent hours and hours poring
through the records of the Muncie Public Library site. I learned so much my
head nearly couldn't hold it all. I was able to learn of a vast amount about
Jacob and family, even uncovering the identity of 2 of his daughters and their
own families that I didn't have.
I still don't know when Jacob died but was able to at least narrow the time
frame down to being after October 21, 1864, but prior to June 1, 1870.
I'm still hunting for information about Jacob that might reveal (or prove) where
he came from prior to settling in Delaware Township in 1834 and what the names
of his parents and the maiden name of his wife, Lydia, might have been. In the
meantime, the Godlove and Sellers info you sent was a gold mine that filled in
more holes than I even thought I had in the family history after they arrived in
1834!
Thanks so much for your efforts! It made a huge difference!
Michael Sellers
----- Original Message ----
From: "unicorn1945(a)comcast.net" <unicorn1945(a)comcast.net>
To: indelawa(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Sat, January 15, 2011 8:46:57 PM
Subject: Re: [INDELAWA] Jacob Sellers & family
Michael,
I don't know if any of these will help you but thought I'd toss them your way
just in case. They were listed on the Delawsre County, Indiana InGenWeb site.
These are by no means all you might find in Delaware County. I'd also suggest
you check out the Muncie Public Library Local History and Genealogy website;
especially their digital resource library
:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~indelawa/county.htm
http://www.munpl.org/default.asp?PageIndex=534
Various Sellers, Godlove and Selvey burials in Delaware County, IN:
SELLERS Catharine 04/08/1878 51y 8m 22d w/John Godlove Cem, Delaware Twp
SELLERS Jacob Died in 77th yr. Godlove Cem, Delaware Twp
SELLERS John 06/12/1867 44y 5m 2d Godlove Cem, Delaware Twp
SELLERS Lydia w/Jacob Died in 74th yr. Godlove Cem, Delaware Twp
SELLERS William J. 05/18/1876 25y 2m 19d Godlove Cem, Delaware Twp
GODLOVE A. L. 01/23/1939 47y Strong Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Abraham 01/01/1854 35y Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Anna M. 04/17/1932 76y Strong Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Don 04/19/1971 67y Strong Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Eliza 04/04/1857 36y w/Abraham Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Elizabeth d/A. & E. - No Dates Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Hannah 10/18/1855 56y w/Joseph Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Harry 09/04/1925 40y Strong Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Henry C. 10/30/1876 25y 6m 5d Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Infant Baby of J. & H. - No Dates Godlove, Delaware
GODLOVE John 10/05/1881 57y 10m 26d Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE John s/A. & E. - No Dates Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Joseph 09/21/1859 62y - 1797-1859 purchased land in Del.. in 1833.
Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Laura B. 12/28/1906 41y Strong Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Mable Wannetta 06/18/1957 67y w/Robie M. Strong Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Mary Etta 12/13/1883 54y 8m 17d w/John Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Misty 03/31/1952 10/04/1964 Born in Fairfax VA - died in Silver Springs
MD Godlove Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Robie M. 01/18/1969 82y Strong Cem, Delaware
GODLOVE Sarah d/J.&H.-No dates Godlove Cem, Delaware
SELVEY Ben 02/10/1908 79y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Clarinda 10/07/1924 91y w/Samuel Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Dorothy 02/15/1859 67y 1m 20d w/Samuel Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Grace 04/29/1978 76y w/Samuel Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Inf 10/31/1917 Stillborn Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Inf 12/16/1900 1d c/Samuel & Clarinda Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY James W. 12/04/1973 81d Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY James 02/06/1930 68y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Larry Dean 05/15/1948 Stillborn Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Leslie 1898 2m Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Lillie 01/23/1915 42y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Lulu M. 03/28/1977 85y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Martha J. 01/04/1863 38y 6m 3d d/Samuel & Dorothy Strong Cem, Delaware
Twp
SELVEY Mary L. 05/06/1971 64y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Mary E. 01/31/1983 56y w/Walter Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Mary Irene 02/22/1973 75y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Maude 10/31/1917 35y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Richard Lee 01/26/1931 1y s/Mary L. Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Robert P. 10/07/1924 1m Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY S. S. Dr. 03/05/1915 82y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Samuel 02/12/1859 93y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Samuel 01/08/1940 67y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Samuel 01/06/1903 77y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Walter E. 09/04/1949 59y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Wife of James 09/02/1901 30y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY Wife of Dr. S.S 02/03/1890 51y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY William S. 11/09/1976 78y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
SELVEY William H. 05/20/1956 87y Strong Cem, Delaware Twp
Various marriage recrods - 1827 - 1920
Sellars Harry E Edith R Friar Aug 27 1888 W Dec 25 1919 C-27 542 •
Seller George H Arrel A Clevenger Mar 22 1876 W May 20 1918 (???) 153
• Seller Harriet J Jefferson Fuson - Sept 28 1875 C-6 367
• Seller Viola L William G Alvey - Jan 6 1904 C-15 218
• Sellers Andrew I Mary C Allen - July 2 1851 C-2 508
• Seller Eliza Abraham Godlove - Dec 17 1840 C-1 311
• Seller Elizabeth Isaac Goings - Mar 4 1871 C-5 473
• Sellers Franklin S Lydia Bentley - Oct 9 1851 C-2 526
• Sellera Jane Lewis A Smith - Dec 24 1874 C-6 283
• Sellers John Catherine Battrell - Nov 11 1847 C-2 265
• Sellers Julian Gasper Hite - July 3 1841 C-1 336
• Sellers Lucinda Charles Stout - Aug 12 1836 C-1 122
• Sellers Nancy L Samuel Leonard - Nov 13 1887 C-9 79
• Sellers Robertta John Yelle - June 22 1898 C-12 269
• Sellers Ruth M Leonard G Baker May 30 1893 W July 4 1920 C-28 423
• Sellers Sarah E James J Parker - Jan 24 1874 C-6 200
Selvey Benjamin C Sarah Bartlett - Mar 31 1856 C-3 247 • Selvey
Dorothy Henry C Whitehair - Nov 16 1857 C-3 368
• Selvey Ella C Eleanor E Holloway - Sept 9 1882 C-8 27
• Selvey James G Jenny Marquell - Dec 20 1888 C-9 234
• Selvey Mary A Emanuel R Johnson - Aug 12 1875 C-6 352
• Selvey Opal A Samuel L Read - Dec 31 1911 C-19 344
• Selvey Samuel Sarah E Smith - Aug 8 1861 C-4 124
• Selvey Samuel S Maude E Jacobs - Sept 27 1899 C-13 46
• Selvey Walter E Lulu M Harshman - Aprl 29 1911 C-19 154
• Selvey Westley F Rebecca E Chalk - Nov 16 1857 C-3 368
• Selvey William S Grace D Brinson July 12 1898 W Oct 17 1918 C-26
370
Godlove Abraham Eliza Sellers Dec 17 1840 C-1 311 • Godlove Abraham
L Laura B Boots Jan 20 1883 C-8 72
• Godlove Adelia A William Goings Dec 22 1867 C-5 142
• Godlove Alberta V Henry H Goode Mar 28 1880 C-7 313
• Godlove Eliza William J Rowley Aug 26 1855 C-3 193
• Godlove Elizabeth Aaron McKee Aug 15 1835 C-1 96
• Godlove Ella Samuel R Pittenger Oct 30 1873 C-6 172
• Godlove Henry Minerva Custar May 1 1858 C-3 409
• Godlove Henry C Alberta V Johnson Oct 26 1871 C-5 537
• Godlove John Marietta Cochren Mar 25 1847 C-2 239
• Godlove Joseph Ann M Murphey Oct 6 1880 C-7 371
• Godlove Lina Emery L Cline Oct 4 1880 C-7 371
• Godlove Louisa James Markwell Sept 17 1863 C-4 287
• Godlove Madaline Arthur C Pershing Aug 1 1878 C-7 104
• Godlove Mary John Hitchcock Nov 29 1870 C-5 443
• Godlove Nancy Edwin B Taylor Dec 24 1856 C-3 298
• Godlove Nancy Samuel H Taylor Mar 17 1855 (???) (???)
• Godlove Perry Margaret A Sha??r May 26 1855 C-3 185
• Godlove Sarah E Marshall D Short Aug 16 1883 C-8 129
Good luck with your search.
Shirley Pearson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sellers" <zeller.sellers(a)yahoo.com>
To: INDELAWA(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:48:22 PM
Subject: [INDELAWA] Jacob Sellers & family
Hi list!
I'm looking for any ancestral information regarding Jacob Sellers buried in
Godlove Cemetery in Delaware Township. I'm looking for anything that might
reveal or even hint as to the names of Jacob's parents, the maiden name of his
wife, Lydia, and/or where he came from when he settled in Delaware Township in
Section 21 on August 25, 1834.
Jacob and wife, Lydia, are located in Delaware Township per the 1850 Census.
He's listed as age 62 and being born in Virginia. His son, John Sellers,
married Catherine Battrell on November 11, 1847. John and Catherine were living
next door in 1850. John was listed as age 27 and being born in Ohio. I believe
that Jacob's daughter, Eliza, married Abraham Godlove on December 17, 1840.
Eliza was also listed as living next door to John Sellers and Jacob Sellers on
the 1850 Census, was listed as age 27, and also being born in Ohio.
Both Jacob and son John are oddly listed with the last name of "Silvy" on the
1860 Census for Delaware Township.
Jacob's gravestone in Godlove Cemetery notes that he "Died in the 77th year of
his age", however, it doesn't list exactly when he died. I'd also like to
learn
if there is a record of exactly when he died.
Any help regarding Jacob Sellers and the possible name(s) of his parents, the
maiden name of wife Lydia, and/or where they may have come from when they
settled in Delaware Township in 1834 would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Michael Sellers
Be sure to visit the Delaware County INGenWeb Project
http://www.ingenweb.org/indelaware/
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