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John Sellers 1750–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 5 Jan 1812

Death Location: Woodford, Kentucky, United States

Father: Samuel Sellers

Mother: Elizabeth Finley

Spouse(s): Mary Wood

Children(s): Joseph Sellers, Thomas Sellers, Eleanor Sellers, John Sellers, Sally Sellers, Mary Sellers, Hannah Sellers, Hannah Sellers

The story of John Sellers began in 1750 in Pennsylvania, United States. In 1800, John Sellers resided in Woodford, Kentucky, United States. In 1810, John Sellers resided in Woodford, Kentucky, United States. John Sellers married Mary Wood, and had children including Eleanor Sellers, Hannah Sellers, John Sellers, Joseph Sellers, Mary Sellers, Sally Anna Sellers, Thomas Wood Sellers. John Sellers passed away in 1812 in Woodford, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Sellers began in 1750 in Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1800, John Sellers resided in Woodford, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1810, John Sellers resided in Woodford, Kentucky, United States.
  • John Sellers married Mary Wood, and had children including Eleanor Sellers, Hannah Sellers, John Sellers, Joseph Sellers, Mary Sellers, Sally Anna Sellers, Thomas Wood Sellers.
  • John Sellers passed away in 1812 in Woodford, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sellers
1730–1830
Birth Location: Northern, Ireland
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Elizabeth Finley
1730–1761
Birth Location: Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Wood
1757–1788
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
MW

Children(s)

Joseph Sellers
1776–1842
Birth Location: , Westmoreland County, PA, USA
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Thomas Sellers
1788–1869
Birth Location: Harrods Station, Mercer County, Kentucky
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Eleanor Sellers
1784–1812
Birth Location: –
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John Sellers
–1798
Birth Location: –
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Sally Sellers
1784–1812
Birth Location: , Woodford, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Sellers
1785–
Birth Location: –
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Hannah Sellers
1771–1836
Birth Location: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
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Hannah Sellers
1773–1836
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania, United States
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John Sellers's Ancestors

Self
John Sellers
1750–1812
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Samuel Sellers
1730–1830
Northern, Ireland
Elizabeth Finley
1730–1761
Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Sellers's Descendants

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John Sellers (1750–5 Jan 1812) m. Mary Wood (25 Nov 1757–1788)
  1. 1. Joseph Sellers 1776–1842
  2. 2. Thomas (Wood) Sellers 1788–1869
  3. 3. Eleanor Sellers 1784–1812
  4. 4. John Sellers –1798
  5. 5. Sally (Anna) Sellers 1784–1812
  6. 6. Mary Sellers 1785–
  7. 7. Hannah Sellers 1771–1836
  8. 8. Hannah Sellers 1773–1836 m. Robert Torbet 1700–1771 m. Robert Torbet 1766–
    1. 1. Prudence Torbet 1733–1807 m. Col. (Samuel) Stockton 1720–1807
      1. 1. Davis Stockton 1744–1831 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Whiteside 1763–1831
        1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Stockton 1786–1855 m. Nancy ("Annie") Pruett 1778–1850
        2. 2. Sarah Stockton 1785–1881
        3. 3. Samuel Stockton 1799–
        4. 4. Susannah Stockton 1800–
        5. 5. Davis Stockton 1797–1855
        6. 6. Lewis Stockton 1793–
        7. 7. Jemimah Stockton 1795–1860
        8. 8. Jemimah Stockton 1788–
      2. 2. Jesse Stockton 1755–1827
      3. 3. Robert Stockton 1759–1785
      4. 4. Ann Stockton 1755–1838
      5. 5. Daniel Stockton 1761–1795
      6. 6. Anne Stockton 1766–1838
      7. 7. Sarah (E) Stockton 1785–1881
      8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson) Stockton 1786–1855
      9. 9. Lewis Stockton 1793–
      10. 10. Jemima Stockton 1795–1860
      11. 11. Davis Stockton 1797–
      12. 12. Samuel Stockton 1799–
      13. 13. Sophia Stockton 1800–
      14. 14. Susannah Stockton 1800–1822
    2. 2. Margaret (Lorene) Torbett 1934–1986
    3. 3. John (Sellers) Torbet 1801–1883
    4. 4. Sarah (Sally) Torbett 1812–
    5. 5. Margaret Torbet 1797–1832
    6. 6. James (M) Torbett 1809–1863
    7. 7. Martha Torbet 1796–1835
    8. 8. Mary (Polly) Torbet 1805–1833
    9. 9. Jane (gincy) Torbet 1807–

John Sellers's Timeline

4 Records

1750
1750
Birth of John Sellers in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 50
John Sellers resided here in Woodford, Kentucky, United States
Woodford, Kentucky, United States
1810
1810
Age 60
John Sellers resided here in Woodford, Kentucky, United States
Woodford, Kentucky, United States
1812
5 Jan 1812
Age 62
Death of John Sellers in Woodford, Kentucky, United States
Woodford, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 348
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Woodford, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Woodford, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Woodford, Kentucky; Roll: 8; Page: 381; Image: 00379; Family History Library Film: 0181353

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1812
    Event Place: Woodford, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 348
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