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James M Seely 1837–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: Savannah, Ontario, New York, United States

Death Date: 17 Apr 1900

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Father: Lyman Seeley

Mother: Rachel Soule

Spouse(s): Mary Tremain, Lodaska Jolly

Children(s): Lyman Seely, Joseph Seeley, Josie Seeley, Flora Seelye, Maude Seely, James Seely, Carrie Seeley, Lula Seeley, Ann Seeley, Jennie Seeley

James M Seely was born in 1837 in Savannah, Ontario, New York, United States, the child of Lyman Seeley And Rachel Soule. In 1850, James M Seely resided in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA. In 1860, James M Seely resided in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA. James M Seely married Lodaska Evaline Jolly, Mary Ellen Tremain, and had children including Ann E Seeley, Carrie J Seeley, Flora B Seelye, James Madison Seely, Jennie E Seeley, Joseph T Seeley, Josie S Seeley, Lula M Seeley, Lyman J Seely, Maude Eleanor Seely. James M Seely passed away in 1900 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James M Seely was born in 1837 in Savannah, Ontario, New York, United States, the child of Lyman Seeley And Rachel Soule.
  • In 1850, James M Seely resided in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, James M Seely resided in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA.
  • James M Seely married Lodaska Evaline Jolly, Mary Ellen Tremain, and had children including Ann E Seeley, Carrie J Seeley, Flora B Seelye, James Madison Seely, Jennie E Seeley, Joseph T Seeley, Josie S Seeley, Lula M Seeley, Lyman J Seely, Maude Eleanor Seely.
  • James M Seely passed away in 1900 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lyman Seeley
1813–1884
Birth Location: Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA
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Rachel Soule
1818–1847
Birth Location: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Tremain
1849–1899
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
MT
Lodaska Jolly
1843–1872
Birth Location: Canada
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Children(s)

Lyman Seely
1877–1933
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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Joseph Seeley
1879–1913
Birth Location: Savannah, Wayne, New York, United States
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Josie Seeley
1880–
Birth Location: Canada
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Flora Seelye
1881–1977
Birth Location: England
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Maude Seely
1885–1948
Birth Location: London, London, England
MS
James Seely
1886–1946
Birth Location: London, London, England
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Carrie Seeley
1868–1951
Birth Location: New York
CS
Lula Seeley
1878–1957
Birth Location: Colchester, Delaware Co. New York. USA
LS
Ann Seeley
1877–
Birth Location: New York
AS
Jennie Seeley
1862–1951
Birth Location: New York
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James Seely's Ancestors

Self
James Seely
1837–1900
Birth Place: Savannah, Ontario, New York, United States
Parents
Lyman Seeley
1813–1884
Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA
Rachel Soule
1818–1847
Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Seelye SGS) 916
1779–1854
Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Anna Haight
1787–1847
Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA
Enos (N) Soule
1785–1861
Dutchess Co., NY, USA
Mary Titus
1787–1871
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
David 298
1750–1813
Lucy Owens
1744–1786
Solomon Haight
1763–1846
Mary Fuller
1765–
Rowland Soule
1766–
Mary Phelps
1765–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Justus 99
1724–1795
Elizabeth Gibbs
1725–1752
David Owens
1705–1744
Margaret Taylor
1719–1759
Solomon Haight
1729–1810
Annetje Crego
1733–1837
Solomon Fuller
1736–1810
Elizabeth Allen
1740–1785
Rowland Soule
1733–1777
Mary Irish
1741–1766
David Phelps
1723–1774
Mary
1721–1775

James Seely's Descendants

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James (M) Seely (1837–17 Apr 1900) m. Mary (Ellen) Tremain (1849–13 Jun 1899) m. Lodaska (Evaline) Jolly (1843–24 November 1872)
  1. 1. Lyman (J) Seely 1877–1933 m. Marguerite (W) Seely 1888–1958
    1. 1. Lyman (Seely) Jr 1907–1975 m. Harriet Seely 1910–1985
      1. 1. Peter (T) Seely 1940–2024
    2. 2. Mary Paulson 1912–1950 m. Arne (Dolerne) Paulsen 1903–1993 m. John (Byer) Wenzel 1906– m. Daniel (H) Shaw 1895–
    3. 3. Constance Dignum 1917–1983 m. Donald (A.) Dingwall 1915–1991 m. Norman (Joselyn) Dignum 1913–1990
      1. 1. Peter (J.) Dignum 1940–1961
    4. 4. Marguerite Seely 1911–1989 m. Lawrence (M.) Drew 1909–1987
      1. 1. Lawrence (S) Drew 1931–1948
    5. 5. Elizabeth (A.) Seeley 1919–1969 m. James (Owen) Power 1924–1976 m. John (Philip) Mandeville 1915–1952
    6. 6. Harry (Woodworth) Seely 1909–1987 m. Gladys Adams 1911–1991 m. Louise (Kent) Linkins 1913–2018
    7. 7. John (Madison) Seeley 1914–1942 m. Julia (Partridge) Dow 1913–1994
      1. 1. Vieva (Woodworth Seely) Luce 1939–2009
      2. 2. Baird (Lyman) Seely 1937–1938
    8. 8. Helen (Arra) Seely 1913–1914
  2. 2. Joseph (T) Seeley 1879–1913 m. Mabel (M) Sheldon 1882–
    1. 1. Jacquelyn (E) Seely 1903–
  3. 3. Josie (S.) Seeley 1880–
  4. 4. Flora (B) Seelye 1881–1977
  5. 5. Maude (Eleanor) Seely 1885–1948
  6. 6. James (Madison) Seely 1886–1946
  7. 7. Carrie (J.) Seeley 1868–1951
  8. 8. Lula (M.) Seeley 1878–1957
  9. 9. Ann (E.) Seeley 1877–
  10. 10. Jennie (E.) Seeley 1862–1951

James Seely's Timeline

10 Records

1837
1837
Birth of James M Seely in Savannah, Ontario, New York, United States
Savannah, Ontario, New York, United States
1850
1850
Age 13
James M Seely resided here in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
James M Seely resided here in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
James M Seely resided here in 5th Ward, Michigan, United States
5th Ward, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
James M Seely resided here in Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 38
James M Seely resided here in Torrey, Yates, New York, USA
Torrey, Yates, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
James M Seely resided here in Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
1881
1881
Age 44
James M Seely resided here in St Mary Islington, London, England
St Mary Islington, London, England
1900
17 Apr 1900
Age 63
Death of James M Seely in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
1900
4 Apr 1900
Age 63
James M Seely - Probate in Monroe, New York, USA
Monroe, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Savannah, Ontario, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2428; Volume #: Roll 2428 - Certificates: 371350-371849, 14 Feb 1924-16 Feb 1924
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: 944; Page: 396A; Enumeration District: 188
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: M593_712; Page: 218B; Family History Library Film: 552211
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875
    [6] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 258; Folio: 134; Page: 57; GSU roll: 1341056
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: M653_876; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 803876
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: M432_613; Page: 493A; Image: 394
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: M432_613; Image: 396
    [10] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 24; Film Description: 1882 Monroe - 1883 Benzie
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: M432_613; Page: 493A; Image: 394
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: M432_613; Image: 396

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: M653_876; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 803876

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: 5th Ward, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: M593_712; Page: 218B; Family History Library Film: 552211

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Torrey, Yates, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Savannah, Wayne, New York; Roll: 944; Page: 396A; Enumeration District: 188

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St Mary Islington, London, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 258; Folio: 134; Page: 57; GSU roll: 1341056

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Deceased
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2428; Volume #: Roll 2428 - Certificates: 371350-371849, 14 Feb 1924-16 Feb 1924

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 24; Film Description: 1882 Monroe - 1883 Benzie

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1900
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1826-1912; Index, 1821-1970 (Monroe County, New York); Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Monroe County); Probate Place: Monroe, New York
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1900
    Event Place: Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1826-1912; Index, 1821-1970 (Monroe County, New York); Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Monroe County); Probate Place: Monroe, New York
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