Jane Elizabeth Potts Seelye 1841-1926

SEELYE, SEELEYE, POTTS, MUNN, BARTH, CELLEY, RYMER, PAYNE

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 9/14/2012 at 18:39:06

AGED HUNTINGTON LADY GOES TO HER REWARD
Jane Elizabeth Potts, eldest daughter of Elizabeth Munn and John Potts was born at Litchfield, Pa., January 16th, 1841, being 86 years, 8 months, 6 days old. At the age of 15 years she, with her parents and brothers and sisters moved to Belleville, Fillmore County, Minn.

She was united in marriage on October 24, 1858, to Eben Seelye of that place. To this union were born 7 children, 3 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom survive her except Mrs. Addie Barth, who died about six years ago.

They moved to Martin County, Minn., about 40 years ago, where they resided until the past thirteen years, which they spent as residents of Huntington and Emmet County, Iowa.

Mr. Seelye departed this world Apr. 16, 1926.

Mrs. Seelye leaves to mourn her 3 sons, 3 daughters, 25 grand children, 42 great grand children, 4 great great grand children. Most of these live in North Dakota.

Mrs. Seelye was a member of the Methodist church since young woman hood and a faithful worker as long as her health permitted.

Services were in charge of Rev. Mueller at the Huntington church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.

Those of the immediate relatives present were Mrs. Celley, of Selfriedge, No. Dak.; Walter Seelye, Blanch and Beryl of Elliott, No. Dak.; Mr. and Mrs. John Rymer and son, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Barth of Green, Iowa, and Mrs. Payne who has been Grandma Seelye's companion for several years.

Only good night beloved and not farewell.

A little while and all his saints shall dwell.

In hallowed union indivisible "Good night.

Until we meet again before His throne,

Clothed in the spotless robe He gives his own,

Until we know even as we are known Good night."

(Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, September 28, 1927)

Mrs. Eben Seeleye of Huntington Dies; 86 Years of Age
Mrs.Eben Seeleye, 86 years old, resident of Huntington, died last Thursday. For the past few months she has been in poor health and has been confined to her home.

Born in 1841
Jane Elizabeth Potts was born January 16, 1841, at Litchfield, Pa. At the age of 15 years she, with her parents, brothers and sisters moved to Belleville, Minn.

Mrs. Seeleye was a member of the Methodist church and was a faithful worker as long as her health permitted.

She was united in marriage Oct. 24, 1858, to Eben Seeleye of Belleville. This union was blessed with seven children, three sons and four daughters. They moved to Martin county forty years ago and resided there until thirteen years ago when they moved to Huntington. Mr. Seeleye died April 16, 1926.

Six Children
Mrs. Seeleye is survived by three sons, three daughters, 25 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Immediate relatives who were present at the funeral were: Mrs. Celley of Selfridge, N.Dak., Walter Seeleye and Blanche and Beryl of Elliot, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. John Rymer and son, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Barth of Greene and Mrs. Payne, of Sheilds, N.Dak., who has been Mrs. Seeleye’s companion for the past few years. (Estherville News, Estherville, IA, September 28, 1927)