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     Lydia Maria Helena Seiz was born in May 1878 at Ohio; info from 1900 Minnesota Census. She was the daughter of William G. Seiz and Ellen McGuinn. Lydia Maria Helena Seiz married William Charles Appenzeller on 26 November 1896 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹
     Her married name was Appenzeller. Lydia Maria Helena Seiz appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; In the 1900 Minnesota Census,
Lydia M. Seiz listed as 22 years old, born in 1877, born in Ohio, enumerated with parents and husband.

     Margaret Seiz was the daughter of Francis M. Seiz and Elizabeth Parsons. Margaret Seiz married R.E. Turner.
     Her married name was Turner. Margaret living in Shafer, MN in 1962, from father's obituary. Margaret had five children in 1962.

     Thomas John Seiz was born on 22 August 1890 at Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of William G. Seiz and Ellen McGuinn. Thomas John Seiz married Ada Amanda Perkins, daughter of Marshall Timothy Perkins and Anna Rolfe Purdy, on 31 July 1913 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Thomas John Seiz married Marjorie Maude Perkins, daughter of Marshall Timothy Perkins and Anna Rolfe Purdy, on 9 August 1955 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Thomas John Seiz died on 22 May 1968 at St. John's Hospital, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 77.¹ He was buried on 25 May 1968 at Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.³
      Thomas John Seiz was a Conductor. He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; In the 1900 Minnesota Census, Thomas J. Seiz listed as 9 years old, born in 1890, born in Ohio, enumerated with parents. In 1913, was a conductor on the Great Western railroad. In 1915 when Frances born, Thomas was a Brakeman. In 1916 when Thomas born, Thomas was a Conductor of Akron, OH. His Social Security Number was R708-10-0855.

Following from The Red Wing Daily Republican Eagle 23May1968 (Thursday) 10:1.
Thomas J. Seiz, 77, a resident of 1026 W. Main St., Red Wing, died Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Hospital where he had been confined since Friday.
He was born in Ohio, Aug. 22, 1890, the son of William J. and Ellen Seiz. He moved with his family as a child to Red Wing, where his father was superintendent of the Red Wing Sewer Pipe Co. He attended local schools. In 1912 her married Ada A. Perkins in Red Wing. She preceded him in death in 1953.
In 1907 he started work as a machinist at the Round House of the Chicago Great Western railroad in Red Wing. In 1909 he transferred to train service and worked until retiring as a conductor in 1957. He was married to Marjorie Johnson, Aug. 9, 1955. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Red Wing, and Lodge 212, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Surviving are his wife; one son, T. Robert Seiz of St. Paul; two daughters, Mrs. L.F. (Frances) Grammer, Mason City, Iowa, and Mrs. James (Grace) Anderson, Santa Ana, Calif; 11 grandchildren, and one brother, Ben Seiz of Red Wing. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Fr. Richard McCarthy will officiate and interment will be in Calvary cemetery.

     Thomas Robert Seiz was born on 1 April 1916 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁴ He was the son of Thomas John Seiz and Ada Amanda Perkins. Thomas Robert Seiz married Ruth Evelyn Tiederman on 1 June 1946 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Thomas Robert Seiz died on 4 September 2004 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 88.
     Updated address on 10Apr94, from phone-call. Thomas and Evelyn were married by a Lutheran Minister. Last name for Ruth Evelyn on Marriage Record: Tiedeman/Tiederman? Birth Record Dennis, lists mother as "Ruby Evelyn Tiedeman". Thomas Robert Seiz lived at 142 Sargent Dr., Red Wing, MN. Thomas Robert Seiz also went by the name of Bob. He lived at 142 Sargent Dr., Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.
Thomas Robert “Bob” Seiz, 88, Red Wing, died Saturday. Graveside service will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the family. Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of Minnesota. (Full notice in print edition).⁵

St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN) - September 8, 2004
Deceased Name: Seiz, Thomas Robert "Bob"
Age 88 of Red Wing, Minnesota On Sept 4, 2004. Preceded in death by son, Dennis (1992). Survived by wife, Ruby "Evy"; daughter-in-law, Donna; grandsons, Samuel and Abraham; sisters, Frances Graner and Grace Anderson. Graveside service at Ft Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to family. Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435
St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN)
Date: September 8, 2004
Edition: City
Page: B10
Record Number: 0409100163
Copyright (c) 2004 St. Paul Pioneer Press.

     William G. Seiz was born in November 1855 at Canada; info from 1900 Minnesota Census. He married Ellen McGuinn, daughter of Alec McGuinn and Mary McDonough, on 9 May 1877 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. William G. Seiz died on 1 June 1915 at Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 59; info from Minnesota Death Certificate Index at MNHS.ORG.
     He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; In the 1900 Minnesota Census, William Seiz listed as 44 years old, born in 1855, born in Canada, parents born in Germany, married 23 years. He lived in 1913 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. The death certificate for Thomas John Seiz listed his parents.

     William J. Seiz was born in 1887 at Ohio; info from 1900 Minnesota Census. He was the son of William G. Seiz and Ellen McGuinn. William J. Seiz married female (?) on 18 August 1921. William J. Seiz died in July 1958 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.
     He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota; In the 1900 Minnesota Census, William J. Seiz listed as 12 years old, born in 1887, born in Ohio, enumerated with parents.

Following from The Red Wing Daily Republican Eagle, page 5 column 5, 01Aug1958 (Friday).
Funeral services for W.J. Seiz, 70, former Red Wing resident who died Thursday morning in Milwaukee, will be held Monday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Derham Ryan will officiate and internment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1:30.
He was born in Talmadge, O., November 3, 1887. He came to Red Wing with his parents in 1891 where he lived until 1930 when he moved to Rochester. He had been employed by the Great Western Railroad since 1908 and retired as a conductor in 1951. He was married August 18, 1921. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Don (Mary) Zurlo of Milwaukee; three brothers, T.J. Seiz, Ben Seiz, both of Red Wing, F.M. Seiz of St. Paul; two sisters, Miss Christine Seiz of Red Wing, Miss Alice Evans of Dayton, O., and three grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death, May 18, 1958.

     Ellen G. Sellman married Denton Robert Shipley.
     Her married name was Shipley. HISTORY OF FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, repr of 1910 ed., pg 1292-1293.

     John Sellon married Sarah Roberts.

     Mary Rosetta Sellon was born circa 1835.¹ She was the daughter of John Sellon and Sarah Roberts. Mary Rosetta Sellon married John Willets Purdy, son of David Purdy and Elizabeth Ann Hopkins, on 14 May 1856.¹ Mary Rosetta Sellon died on 1 October 1909 at Reading Center, Schuyler Co., New York.¹ She was buried at New Reading Cemetery, Schuyler Co., New York.
     Her married name was Purdy. Died at age of 74yrs.

     Ann Carolyn Sells is the daughter of Col. John Kenneth Sells and Lewis Ellis.

     John Calhoun Sells was born on 13 September 1868 at Grant, Grayson Co., Virginia.¹ He was the son of William F. Sells and Louisa C. Perkins. John Calhoun Sells married Annie Kezia(h) Harn, daughter of Calvin Davis Harn and Rachel Ruple (Rupel), on 30 August 1899 at Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado. John Calhoun Sells died on 16 September 1954 at Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 86.¹ He was buried on 20 September 1954 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California.²
      John Calhoun Sells was a Quartz Miner.² He appeared on the census of 1900 at Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado; E.D. 126, sheet 23. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Santa Barbara Co., California; E.D. 106, sheet 8. He appeared on the census of April 1930 at Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California. His Social Security Number was 566-18-8818. The cause of death was Bronchopneumonia. Letter from J.C. Sells 7-1951, Lompoc, CA.

The following obituary was from LOMPOC RECORD (CA) Newspaper 23 Sep 1954.
John C. Sells, a pioneer in Lompoc's diatomaceous earth industry, passed away Thursday in the Lompoc hospital. Masonic funeral services were conducted from Starbuck chapel Monday afternoon. Mr. Sells, 86, was born in Grant, Va., on September 13, 1868. He came to Lompoc 36 years ago as an engineer for the Celite company. He continued his employment there when Johns-Manville took over the plant and since his retirement several years ago continued to reside in Lompoc. He was very active in Masonic organizations, being a member of Spearfish Lodge, F.&A.M., in South Dakota, a member of the Eastern Star in Lompoc, and a member of the Scottish Rite and Shrine in Deadwood, S.D. Mr. Sells is survived by a son, John K. Sells, of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

     Col. John Kenneth Sells was born on 24 September 1900 at Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado.¹ He was the son of John Calhoun Sells and Annie Kezia(h) Harn. Col. John Kenneth Sells married Lewis Ellis, daughter of William A. Ellis and Eula L. Hancock. Col. John Kenneth Sells died on 25 November 1975 at El Paso Co., Texas, at age 75.^2,3 He was buried on 2 December 1975 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso Co., Texas.³
      Col. John Kenneth Sells was a Military. He appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Camp Marfa, Hudsepth Co., Texas; In the 1920 Texas Census, John K. Sells, listed as 19, sisngle, born in Colorado, Private in the U.S. Army. He lived in September 1930 at Fort Clark, Kinney Co., Texas, when daughter Ann was born. Letter from J.C. Sells dated July 1951. Birth Certificate for Ann, says father was 31 years old, born Colorado. His Social Security Number was 452-76-6104.

The Official Army Registry, published by the US Government Printing Office, for the years of 1930-1949, state the following:
John Kenneth Sells was born 24Sep1899/1900 in Colorado. The 1930 and 1936 editions have birth in 1899. The 1946, 1947, 1949 editions of The Army Registry have birth in 1900. His Army service record number was 014770. Graduated Calvary School, Basic Course in 1922, Regular Course 1937, and Command and General Staff School in 1940. He went through the ranks of Private, Private 1st Class, Corporal and Sergeant, Troop I, 5th Calvary, enlisted 12 Mar 1918 to 02 Apr 1919. As Private and Sergeant Troop I, 5th Calvary 03 April 1919 to 21 Aug 1921. Discharged as first lieutenant and appointed second lieutenant 15 Dec 1922, acts 30 Jun 1922 and 14 Sep 1922. Was in the Air Service from 01 Sep 23 to 20 Nov 1923. Promoted to first lieutenant on 18 Feb 1926; Captain on 01 Aug 1935; Major on 01 Jul 1940; Lt. Colonel on 03 Aug 1944; and Colonel on 11 Mar 1948. John K. Sells was awarded the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal with Oak-leaf cluster.
The Legion of Merit came into being about 1942, to be awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. The Bronze Star came into being about 1944, to be awarded for heroic or meritorious service. Generally an Oak-leaf cluster signified a second or subsequent award of the basic decoration.

Obituary notice of Annie Harn Sells (20Nov1947), said that Colonel John K. Sells was stationed at Nashville, Tennessee. Obituary notice of John C. Sells (23Sep1954), said that John K. Sells was living at Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, lists John K. Sells and wife, Lewis E., living at 325 E. Berger.

There is no SELLS in the 1964 Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory. At 325 E. Berger, there lives an Edmund R. Delgado. There are no SELLS listed in the 1981-1985 Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1967, 1968, lists Lewis Sells, widow of J.K. Sells, as retired, living at 423 Orchard Drive, apartment 3.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1969, 1970, lists Lewis Sells, retired, as living at 423 Orchard Drive, apartment 3.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1980, lists Lewis E. Sells, retired, living at 663 Washington Ave., Apt 51, El Matador Apartments. In the 1981 Directory, there is someone else living in Apartment 51.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1966, lists Lulu Sells, widow of J.K. Sells, living at 423 Orchard Drive, Apt 3.

The Hudspeth's Santa Fe City Directory for 1970, lists Mrs. Sondra Sells, living at 1920 W. Alameda St.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) lists the claim number for John K. Sells as #18177595, and date of death listed as 25 Nov 1975. Place of death was not available.

Letter sent to the Veterans Affairs in Nov 1994 to obtain information from VA file, was returned in Feb 1995, by the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO. Form letter stated that "Under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, we must have the written consent (signature) of the individual whose records are involved before considering your request." However, on the form, the Social Security number for John K. Sells was listed, 452-76-6104.

The Social Security Death Index lists a John Sells, with a Social Security number of 452-76-6104 issued in Texas, born on 24Sep1900, died on Nov1975, with the usual place of residence listed as El Paso, Texas.

John Kenneth Sells completed an Application for Social Security Account Number (SS-5), on 04Dec1962, when he was living at 319 E. Nevada St., El Paso, TX. Listed himself as unemployed, and born on 24Sep1900.

Lewis Sells completed an Application for Social Security Account Number (SS-5), on 11Jul1962, when she was living at 325 E. Berger, Santa Fe, NM. She stated that her name given at birth was Hattie Lewis Ellis.

Contacted the National Cemetery and Santa Fe Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They had no reference of Sells.

Research at the Santa Fe County Courthouse, was unable to find a related Sells female in the 1947-1966 marriage indexes.

Research at the Santa Fe County Courthouse, found no Sells in the Probate Indexes.

     Sonya Ellis Sells is the daughter of Col. John Kenneth Sells and Lewis Ellis.

     William F. Sells married Louisa C. Perkins.
     SOURCE: Obituary of John Calhoun Sells, list parents.

     Caroline Ann Senescal married Daniel Joseph Squires, son of Gordon Justus Squires and Stella M. Vrzal, on 11 August 1961. Caroline Ann Senescal and Daniel Joseph Squires were divorced.
     Her married name was Squires. SOURCE: Stella Squires letter 5/1991. Caroline Ann Senescal lived in February 1990 at 21175 Vernon St., Elk River, Sherburne Co., Minnesota.¹

     (?) Sesler married Emma Watson, daughter of Andrew B. Watson and Anna F. (?), before 1907; (according to Emma's Marriage Certificate to Robert Levi Harn). (?) Sesler died before June 1907; (according to Emma's Marriage Certificate to Robert Levi Harn).

     Sherry Shafer married Frank James Trombley, son of Frank L. Trombley and Sylvia Lee Barry.¹

     Lila Sophia Shapton was born on 24 January 1892 at Charlevoix, Charlevoix Co., Michigan.¹ She married Paul Bradley Purdy, son of Charles M. Purdy and Margaret Bradley, on 24 November 1915 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan. Lila Sophia Shapton died circa March 1978 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.²
     Her married name was Purdy.

     Floyd Shaw married Margueriete A. Harn, daughter of Aden Green Harn and Martha Ellen Huey, on 2 January 1926.¹ Floyd Shaw died on 17 January 1978.²
      Floyd Shaw was also known as Lloyd.³ His Ancestral File Number is FDP7-84, submitted by Gregory Len Fletcher.

     Randall Shaw is the son of Robert Shaw and Ruth Condon.

     Robert Shaw married Ruth Condon, daughter of Burgess Condon and Hilda Nescia Pickett.

     Robert Shaw is the son of Robert Shaw and Ruth Condon.

     Ronald Shaw is the son of Robert Shaw and Ruth Condon.

     David Davis Shearer was born on 4 August 1825 at Haddingtonshire, Scotland.^1,2 He married Corilla Elizabeth Harn, daughter of John (II) Harn and Charlotte Hay, on 26 July 1865.²
     Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. In Civil War, 1st Sgt., Company A, 3rd Md Potomac Home Brigade.

     Cephas Sheckles married Amelia Jane Lowman, daughter of Perry Lowman and Eliza Harn.

     Cecilia Sheehy married Frank J. Kolodzie.¹
     Her married name was Kolodzie.¹

     Saraphine Sheehy was born on 4 April 1833 at Cork Co., Ireland.³ She was the daughter of Thomas Sheehy and Saraphine Forest. Saraphine Sheehy married John McCarthy, son of Jeremiah McCarthy and Nellie Sullivan, in 1850 at Ireland; Sarah McCarthy and Christian Bauer were married by Catholic Priest.¹ Saraphine Sheehy married Christian B. Bauer on 21 November 1880 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.⁴ Saraphine Sheehy married male Haberlin. Saraphine Sheehy died on 2 May 1914 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 81.³ She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.
      Saraphine Sheehy was also known as Sarah.

CENSUS: 1865 MN, Rice Co., Faribault, listed as 30 years old.
CENSUS: 1870 MN, Rice Co., Faribault, page 390, lists Sarah, age 35, born in New York.
CENSUS: 1875 MN, Rice Co., Faribault, listed as 40 years old.
CENSUS: 1880 MN, Rice Co., Faribault, listed as 40 year old widow
CENSUS: 1895 MN, Rice Co., Faribault. Saraphine Sheehy was a Catholic. As of 21 November 1880,her married name was Bauer. Her married name was McCarthy. Her married name was Haberlin. The cause of death was Myocarditis, Cholera Morbus. OBITURARY: Faribault Republican, 06May1914.

     Thomas Sheehy was born circa 1799.¹ He married Saraphine Forest.

     Angela June Shefland is the daughter of James Thomas Bougie and Joyce Shefland.¹

     Joyce Shefland married Wilbert Anderson.¹ Joyce Shefland married Michael Rhode.¹