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     Charles Peterson Selden was born circa 1846 at Powhatan Co., VA. He married Rose Florence Reifsnider, daughter of John Reifsneider and Elizabeth Honora Kitzmiller.

     Mary Selden was born on 22 April 1761. She married Abner Lord on 9 October 1782.

     Ferne Elizabeth Selders was born on 9 January 1913 at Byesville, Guernsey Co., OH. She was the daughter of Lewis Hutchison Selders and Zoa Mary Bean. Ferne Elizabeth Selders married Joseph Rauch Stover, son of Harvey McLaughlin Stover and Teresa Rauch. Ferne Elizabeth Selders died on 19 March 1990 at Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, at age 77. She was buried in March 1990 at Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, Findagrave #67148882.

     Lewis Hutchison Selders was born on 24 June 1882 at Byesville, Guernsey Co., OH. He married Zoa Mary Bean. Lewis Hutchison Selders died on 3 March 1949 at Fairfield Co., OH, at age 66. He was buried in March 1949 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, Findagrave #12539079.

     Florence May Seldomridge was born in 1890. She married Charles Edwin Starr, son of Charles Edwin Starr and Isabelle H. Kemmerer.

     Elizabeth Jane Self was born on 11 January 1850 at Green Twp., Hocking Co., OH. She was the daughter of William Self and Catherine (?)¹ Elizabeth Jane Self married Levi W. Nutter, son of John T. Nutter and Christina Sweazy, on 8 November 1866 at Hocking Co., OH. Elizabeth Jane Self died on 13 January 1935 at St. Bernard, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 85.

     Luella Self was born in 1881 at Louisiana.¹ She married Charles King Chesnutt. Luella Self died in 1930. She was buried in 1930 at Hampton Memorial Cemetery, Elizabeth, Allen Par., LA, Findagrave #5358176.

     Nanna Jane Self was born on 17 March 1878 at Ohio.¹ She married William Nathan Cox on 1 March 1899 at Madison Co., OH.¹ Nanna Jane Self died on 5 June 1948 at Ohio at age 70.

     William Self was born circa 1807 at Virginia.¹ He married Catherine (?).¹

     Bonnie Jean Selfridge married Olen Dirickson Plato, son of Waity Lee Plato and Maggie M. Dirickson, on 31 January 1943 at Canadian Co., OK. Bonnie Jean Selfridge and Olen Dirickson Plato were divorced. Bonnie Jean Selfridge died on 15 February 1988 at Tarrant Co., TX.

     Clifford Selig was born on 5 July at Canada.¹ He married Mabel Betz, daughter of Richard Betz and Mary Alice Sollers, in 1908.¹ Clifford Selig lived in 1926 at Ewing Ave., Lima, Allen Co., OH.¹

     Darwin Dwayne Selk was born on 14 October 1934 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. He was the son of Franklin Louis Selk and Charlotte Bergin. Darwin Dwayne Selk was christened on 28 October 1934 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. He died in May 2009 at Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, at age 74. He was buried on 30 May 2009 at Naperville, DuPage Co., IL.

     Franklin Louis Selk married Charlotte Bergin.

     Elizabeth G. Sell was born on 9 April 1878 at Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA. She married Jacob Alderfer Clemens on 6 November 1897 at Montgomery Co., PA. Elizabeth G. Sell died on 25 August 1961 at West Rockhill, Bucks Co., PA, at age 83

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Clemens, Elizabeth G., daughter of Henry and Emmeline (Godshall) Sell, was born in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., April 9, 1878; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 25, 1961; aged 83 y. 4 m. 16 d. Her husband, Jacob A. Clemens, died May 14, 1950. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters (Raymond S., Emma S.-Mrs. Elwood D. Derstine, Henry S., and George S., all of Souderton; Melvin S., Sellersville; and Lovina S.-Mrs. Isaiah L. Alderfer, Harleysville, Pa., with whom she made her home), 24 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Frank G., Souderton). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Souderton Church. As rebuilding was in process at Souderton, funeral services were held at the Salford Church, Aug. 28, in charge of Jacob M. Moyer, Russell B. Musselman, and Abram G. Metz.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIV, Number 37 - September 19,1961 ­ page 839.

She was buried in August 1961 at Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery, Souderton, Bucks Co., PA, Findagrave #77235378.

     Henry Albert Sell was born on 26 April 1870 at Pennsylvania. He married Mellie I. Raber. Henry Albert Sell died on 10 June 1941 at York Co., PA, at age 71. He was buried in June 1941 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #38227116.

     John Alfred Sell was born on 23 December 1870 at Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Alice Akard circa 1903. Occupation: farming between 1910 and 1930 at Washington Co., TN. John Alfred Sell died on 17 September 1948 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 77. He was buried in September 1948 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #110873300.

     John Reeves Sell was born on 12 October 1945 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of William Edward Sell and Elsie Mary Reeves. Occupation: Worked in the printing services department of Tennessee Eastman Company (24 years). Served in the Army Reserves. John Reeves Sell died on 29 June 1990 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 44

Obituary -- Johnson City Press (TN); Saturday, June 30, 1990:

JOHN R. SELL
KINGSPORT – John Reeves Sell, 44, 600 Colonial Heights Rd., died Friday, June 29, 1990, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center of an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Sell was a native of Johnson City, and a son of Mrs. Elsie Reeves Sell, Johnson City, and the late William E. Sell. He had lived in Kingsport for more than 20 years.

Mr. Sell was a 1963 graduate of Science Hill High School.
He had been employed for 24 years in the Printing services Department of Tennessee Eastman Co.

Mr. Sell had served in the Army Reserves.

He was a Baptist.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mrs. Earlene Francisco Sell; two daughters, Tonya Lee Sell, Church Hill, and Sherry Elayne Sell of the home; one sister, Mrs. Patricia Bradberry, McMinnville; and one brother, William Gaines Sell, Kingsport.
Hamlett-Dobson (378-1314)


FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); Saturday, June 30, 1990:
HAMLETT-DOBSON FUNERAL HOME
Kingsport

John Reeves Sell
Funeral services for John Reeves Sell, 44, 600 Colonial Heights Rd., Kingsport, who died Friday, June 29, 1990 will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home Downtown Chapel, with the Rev. Ronald W. Hicks officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 1990, at the Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, with the Rev. Albert Bentley officiating.

Those who wish, may make memorial gifts to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 985, Kingsport, TN 37662.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home Downtown Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Cause of death: per Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins (via Tracy Devault):

"John died several days after what had been expected to be rather simple laser surgery. He had complications, followed by cardiac arrest. He lived 16 days in a coma. He had worked for 24 years for Tennessee Eastman Company in printing services and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park in Johnson City." He was buried in July 1990 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #111853009.

     Raber Cordula Sell was born in 1897 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Henry Albert Sell and Mellie I. Raber. Raber Cordula Sell married Virginia Swartz, daughter of William Kirby Swartz and Elizabeth Catherine Barr, after April 1940. Raber Cordula Sell died on 26 October 1955 at Baltimore, MD. He was buried in October 1955 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #59385751.

     William Edward Sell was also known as "Bill". He was born on 29 February 1912 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of John Alfred Sell and Elizabeth Alice Akard. William Edward Sell married Elsie Mary Reeves, daughter of James Miller Reeves Jr. and Ola Bertha Boyd, on 27 April 1940. William Edward Sell died on 25 June 1987 at Washington Co., TN, at age 75

Obituary --Johnson City Press (TN); Saturday, June 27, 1987:

WILLIAM E. SELL
William E. “Bill” Sell, 75, 609 Sunset Drive, died Thursday, June 25, 1987, in North Side Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of the late John A. and Elizabeth Akard Sell.

Mr. Sell was a member of Snow Memorial Baptist Church.
He was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Elsie Reeves Sell; two sons, William G. and John R. Sell, both of Kingsport; one daughter, Mrs. Patty Bradbury, McMinnville; one brother, Akard Sell, Johnson City; two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Cox, Pompano Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Mary Emma Hale, Johnson City; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Woodall (928-2101)


FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); Saturday, June 27, 1987:

William E. “Bill” Sell
Funeral services for William E. “Bill” Sell, 75, 609 Sunset Drive, who died Thursday, June 25, 1987, will be held 8 p.m. Saturday in the Woodall Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Albert Bentley and the Rev. B.M. Canup officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Monte Vista Burial Park.

Pallbearers, who are requested to meet in the cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday will be Stanley __nd, Stanley Denny, George Boy, Bill Smith, Charles Gillespie and George Holley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Woodall is in charge.

He was buried in June 1987 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #111852485.

     William G. Sell married Maria Burkhardt, daughter of Joseph Burkhardt and Susanna High, circa 1839.

     William Gaines Sell was born on 10 May 1941 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of William Edward Sell and Elsie Mary Reeves. William Gaines Sell began military service Vietnam War service, U.S. Army, 1 Lt., artillery forward observer. He died on 12 October 2005 at Manchester, Coffee Co., TN, at age 64

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

William G. "Bill Sell, 64, 857 E. Stone Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005, in the United Regional Nursing Home in Manchester, Tennessee.

He was a son of the late William Edward and Elsie Reeves Sell. Mr. Sell was a native of Johnson City and had lived in Kingsport for the past thirty-five years. He was a member of the Snow Memorial Baptist Church in Johnson City.

Mr. Sell was the owner/operator the Bill Sell Mobile Homes in Kingsport. He was a Army veteran, serving as a 1st Lt. in the Vietnam War as a Artillery Forward Observer with the infantry. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart and the Army Air Medal.

Mr. Sell is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John R. Sell.

Survivors include a sister and her husband, Patty and Jerry Bradberry, of McMinnville, Tennessee. Two nieces and several cousins also survive.

The funeral service for William G. "Bill Sell will be conducted at 8 PM Saturday, October 15, 2005, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 PM Saturday prior to the service. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The graveside service will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to Gideon International-North Camp, P.O. Box 3695, Johnson City, TN 37602-3695; or your local Gideon organization for placement of Memorial Bibles.

He was buried in October 2005 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #111888889.

     Jane Sellars was born circa 1865. She married Samuel Schock.

     Anna Elizabeth Selle was born on 1 February 1738. She married Johann Jacob Kitzmiller, son of Hans Martin Kitzmiller and Juliana Benckner, in 1754. Anna Elizabeth Selle died on 19 June 1811 at Frederick Co., MD, at age 73. She was buried in June 1811 at Christ United Church of Christ Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #38871723.

     Albert Sellers was born in January 1832 at Ohio.¹ He married Charity Kirkpatrick, daughter of Thomas Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth Parrett, on 28 August 1860 at Fayette Co., OH; five children born, four living as of the 1900 census. Albert Sellers lived in June 1880 at Bloomingburg, Fayette Co., OH.² He died on 7 May 1903 at age 71. He was buried in May 1903 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #32573241.

     Albert F. Sellers was born circa 1866 at Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Albert Sellers and Charity Kirkpatrick.¹

     Charles L. Sellers was born in September 1864 at Fayette Co., OH, per 1900 census. 1880 census suggests 1862 might be the year.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Sellers and Charity Kirkpatrick.¹ Charles L. Sellers married Flora Maude Price on 1 December 1885 at Fayette Co., OH. Charles L. Sellers lived on 12 June 1900 at London, Madison Co., OH, Dry goods merchant.² He died in 1945. He was buried in 1945 at Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Ashland Co., OH, Findagrave #57982555.

     Charles Wilbur Sellers was born on 12 February 1888 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, WW I draft registration.¹ He was the son of Charles L. Sellers and Flora Maude Price.¹ Charles Wilbur Sellers lived on 12 June 1900 at London, Madison Co., OH.¹ He lived in 1917 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, WW I draft registration, indicating he was a member of the Ohio National Guard Training Corps, cavalry. He began military service on 14 May 1919 WW I service, Army. He married Lucille Jardine on 18 August 1921 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY. Charles Wilbur Sellers died on 21 January 1972 at age 83.

     Della Sellers was born in May 1868 at Licking Co., OH.¹ She married Robert Franklin Youst, son of William Youst and Sarah Catherine Larimore, circa 1890 at Licking Co., OH.¹ Della Sellers died at Magnetic Springs, Union Co., OH.

     Eliza Sellers was born in 1820 at Rockingham Co., VA. She married Abner Harrison, son of Zebulon A. Harrison and Mary Tallman, in 1841 at Rockingham Co., VA.

     Elizabeth Pauline Sellers was born on 22 March 1892 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles L. Sellers and Flora Maude Price.¹
Note: Pauline obtained a U.S. passport in 1924 in support of a trip to British Isles, France, Italy, Austria, and Switzlerland. Occupation: Public school teacher in 1940 at Ashland, Ashland Co., OH. Elizabeth Pauline Sellers died in February 1983 at age 90.