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Benjamin F Seely 1854–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1854

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1929

Death Location: Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA

Father: Austin Seely

Mother: Syria\Sarah Cook

Spouse(s): Mary Feeney

Children(s): Della Seely, Nellie Seeley, Annie Seely, Leo Seely, Fulton Seely, Frank Seely, Hugh Seely, Margaret Seeley

In 1854, Benjamin F Seely entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to Austin Leo Seely And Syria Sarah Annie Cook. In 1870, Benjamin F Seely resided in Alton, Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Benjamin F Seely resided in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA. Benjamin F Seely married Mary Ann Feeney, and had children including Annie S Seely, Della Catherine Seely, Frank Seely, Fulton F Seely, Hugh Seely, Leo Austin Seely, Margaret M Seeley, Nellie E Seeley. Benjamin F Seely passed away in 1929 in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Benjamin F Seely entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to Austin Leo Seely And Syria Sarah Annie Cook.
  • In 1870, Benjamin F Seely resided in Alton, Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin F Seely resided in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA.
  • Benjamin F Seely married Mary Ann Feeney, and had children including Annie S Seely, Della Catherine Seely, Frank Seely, Fulton F Seely, Hugh Seely, Leo Austin Seely, Margaret M Seeley, Nellie E Seeley.
  • Benjamin F Seely passed away in 1929 in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Seely's Ancestors

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Benjamin Seely
1854–1929
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
Austin Leo Seely
1818–1889
Illinois
Syria\Sarah (Annie) Cook
1826–1912
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Walter (J) Seely
1790–1823
Versa (Visa) Meacham
1792–1864
Benson, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1759–1809
Eleanor Pease
1763–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Sr.
1728–1797
Joannah Beardsley
1730–1783
Joel Pease
1735–1828
Elizabeth Campbell
1736–1803

Benjamin Seely's Descendants

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Benjamin (F) Seely (Nov 1854–1929) m. Mary (Ann) Feeney (Oct 1864–21 April 1908)
  1. 1. Della (Catherine) Seely 1884–1968
  2. 2. Nellie (E) Seeley 1884–1960 m. Arther (Garfield) Finch 1880–1953
    1. 1. James (A) Finch 1903–1925
    2. 2. Orrin (S.) Finch 1907–1987 m. Marie (Alice) Kay 1906–1981
      1. 1. Orrin (Geddes) Finch 1931–1947
      2. 2. James\Bud (Arthur) Finch 1935–1993
    3. 3. Vica (Louisa) Finch 1908–
  3. 3. Annie (S) Seely 1887–
  4. 4. Leo (Austin) Seely 1890–1957
  5. 5. Fulton (F) Seely 1892–1928
  6. 6. Frank Seely 1895–
  7. 7. Hugh Seely 1898–1911
  8. 8. Margaret (M.) Seeley 1903–1997

Benjamin Seely's Timeline

4 Records

1854
Nov 1854
Birth of Benjamin F Seely in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Benjamin F Seely resided here in Alton, Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton, Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Benjamin F Seely resided here in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA
Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA
1929
1929
Age 75
Death of Benjamin F Seely
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1854
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M593_252; Page: 391B
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska; Roll: 935; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0145
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Alton, Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M593_252; Page: 391B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska; Roll: 935; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0145

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1929
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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