Mary's parents were:
Jesse Pettit, b. Feb. 26, 1793 in Queens County, NY. and d. Apr. 29, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA. &
Mary Pettit, b. Nov. 25, 1798 in Queens County, NY. and d. May 13, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA.
(*Jesse and Mary Pettit were cousins.)
Wife of David Randolph Seeley,(aka Seely) on Nov 18,1845 in Nashville (later called Galland), Lee county, IA..
David Seely and Mary Pettit were married on Nov. 18, 1845 in Nashville, Lee County, IA.
David and Mary Seeley's children were;
1. William Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
2. John Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
3. Mary Abrelia/Abrilla Seely, b. Dec. 25, 1847 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d.
Dec. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mary marr. 1) _ McDonald and 2) John W. Satterwhite
4. David Randolph Seeley Jr., b. Apr. 17, 1850 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d. Feb. 11, 1942 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.. David marr. Mary Elizabeth Tidwell.
5. Emily E Seeley, b. 1852 and d. Nov. 10, 1902. Emily marr. 1) Albert Larue Warren in 1874 and 2) Howard Henry Baker.
6. Caroline Ann 'Carrie' Seely, b. Dec. 8, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 14, 1956 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Caroline marr. 1) Thomas Lewis McFarlane and 2) John Henry Barton.
7. Maria(h) Isabelle Seely, b. abt. 1858 and d. abt. 1911. She marr. _ Corbett.
8. Celestia Seely, b. Jun. 23, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
9. Walter Edwin Seely, b. Dec. 11, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Joseph Rodman Seely, b. Aug. 17, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 31, 1865 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Mary Seeley, was living in Utah, Utah Territory with her
31 yr. old (inferred) husband, head of household, David Seeley, a farmer, b. in Upper Canada
3 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seeley
1 yr. old (inferred) son, David Seeley
In the 1860 U. S. census, 38 yr. old Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old (inferred) husband and head of household, David Seely, a lawyer, b. in Canada
11 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
10 yr. old (inferred) son, David R Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
7 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Emma E Seely, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Caroline Seely, b. in CA.
2 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Maria J Seely, b. in CA.
David's real estate was valued at: $12,000 and his personal estate at $200.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 58 yr. old wife, Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living at 86 Sixth St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
63 yr. old husband and head of household, David Seely, a farmer, sick enough with catarrh so as to be unable to attend to his regular business and duties, b. in Canada
22 yr. old unmarried daughter, Isabella Seely, b. in CA.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Aug. 16, 1890
Item from: PERSONALS
David L. Seeley and wife will leave next week for a six-months’ trip to Iowa, New York, Canada and other Eastern points, visiting relatives and old familiar spots. Mr. Seeley is an old pioneer of California and this is his first trip East since coming here. He was a pioneer in Iowa, when that State was a territory, and when he returns, the old landmarks of youthful remembrance will have long since been effaced. The Courier joins with hosts of friends in wishing Mr. Seeley and his estimable wife a pleasant trip and safe return to San Bernardino.
Mary's husband, David Seeley, died on May 24, 1892.
In the 1900 U. S. census, widow and head of household, 78 yr. old Mary Seeley, b. Feb. 1822 in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear at 300 6th St., north side of the street, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
35 yr. old unmarried son, Walter E Seeley, no occupation listed, b. Dec. 1864 in CA.
32 yr. old lodger, Bill Williams, a music teacher, b. Sep. 1867 in CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 88 yr. old widow and head of household, Mary Seeley, b. in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear, apparently alone, at 300 6th St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 5 still alive by this census.
The Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Sat., Oct. 22, 1910
PIONEER TREES OF SAN BERNARDINO GET THE AX
First Peppers from Sandwich Islands Removed
SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 21 - After having withstood the blasts of over half a hundred winters, two pioneer pepper trees of the San Bernardino valley are being felled because they have become so infirm that they may be uprooted at any time, to the damage of nearby homes. The two trees were the first of the pepper variety to be planted in the valley and were the first to be brought to California. They were imported from the Sandwich Islands and planted in this city by Mrs. Mary P. Seeley in 1856. (*Sandwich Islands was the name given to the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook in 1778.)
The children of three generations have played beneath the stately and stalwart old trees, which stood at the corner of Sixth street and Arrowhead avenue (where Mrs. Seeley lived). The ax of the woodman has spared them for several years, but public safety finally demanded that the pioneers of all pepper trees in this valley be felled.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Tue., Feb. 21, 1911
Item from: Personal
Mrs. Isabel Corbett, of Montana, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary P. Seeley and other relatives here, left yesterday for San Francisco, where she will meet Montana friends, and sail on Saturday for Honolulu, on a pleasure trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Corbett was born in San Bernardino, her parents being pioneers of the valley, and Mrs. Seeley on Sunday celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 15, Col. 5
Tue., Apr. 25, 1911
Mrs. Mary P. Seeley, who has resided here for fifty-seven years, being one of the really original settlers of the valley, died at her home at the northwest corner of Arrowhead avenue and Sixth street this morning at the advanced age of 89 years. She is survived by four children; Mrs. Mary A. McDonald of Los Angeles, D. R. Seeley of Highland, Mrs. J. H. Barton of san Bernardino and Mrs. Isabelle Corbett of Butte, Mont. Old age was the cause of death.
Up to the end, almost, Mrs. Seeley had lived a life of activity and usefulness.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col.
Thu., Jul. 6, 1911
Item from: COURT NEWS
Letters on Seeley Estate
In the estate of the late Mary P. Seeley, who died at Highland, Attorney T. W. Duckworth yesterday filed a petition for letters of administration, the petitioner being a son of the deceased, D. R. Seeley. The estate is valued at $2,200. The heirs at law include, beside the son, Mary A.McDonald, Caroline Barton and M. I. Corbett.
Jesse Pettit, b. Feb. 26, 1793 in Queens County, NY. and d. Apr. 29, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA. &
Mary Pettit, b. Nov. 25, 1798 in Queens County, NY. and d. May 13, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA.
(*Jesse and Mary Pettit were cousins.)
Wife of David Randolph Seeley,(aka Seely) on Nov 18,1845 in Nashville (later called Galland), Lee county, IA..
David Seely and Mary Pettit were married on Nov. 18, 1845 in Nashville, Lee County, IA.
David and Mary Seeley's children were;
1. William Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
2. John Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
3. Mary Abrelia/Abrilla Seely, b. Dec. 25, 1847 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d.
Dec. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mary marr. 1) _ McDonald and 2) John W. Satterwhite
4. David Randolph Seeley Jr., b. Apr. 17, 1850 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d. Feb. 11, 1942 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.. David marr. Mary Elizabeth Tidwell.
5. Emily E Seeley, b. 1852 and d. Nov. 10, 1902. Emily marr. 1) Albert Larue Warren in 1874 and 2) Howard Henry Baker.
6. Caroline Ann 'Carrie' Seely, b. Dec. 8, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 14, 1956 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Caroline marr. 1) Thomas Lewis McFarlane and 2) John Henry Barton.
7. Maria(h) Isabelle Seely, b. abt. 1858 and d. abt. 1911. She marr. _ Corbett.
8. Celestia Seely, b. Jun. 23, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
9. Walter Edwin Seely, b. Dec. 11, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Joseph Rodman Seely, b. Aug. 17, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 31, 1865 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Mary Seeley, was living in Utah, Utah Territory with her
31 yr. old (inferred) husband, head of household, David Seeley, a farmer, b. in Upper Canada
3 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seeley
1 yr. old (inferred) son, David Seeley
In the 1860 U. S. census, 38 yr. old Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old (inferred) husband and head of household, David Seely, a lawyer, b. in Canada
11 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
10 yr. old (inferred) son, David R Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
7 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Emma E Seely, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Caroline Seely, b. in CA.
2 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Maria J Seely, b. in CA.
David's real estate was valued at: $12,000 and his personal estate at $200.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 58 yr. old wife, Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living at 86 Sixth St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
63 yr. old husband and head of household, David Seely, a farmer, sick enough with catarrh so as to be unable to attend to his regular business and duties, b. in Canada
22 yr. old unmarried daughter, Isabella Seely, b. in CA.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Aug. 16, 1890
Item from: PERSONALS
David L. Seeley and wife will leave next week for a six-months’ trip to Iowa, New York, Canada and other Eastern points, visiting relatives and old familiar spots. Mr. Seeley is an old pioneer of California and this is his first trip East since coming here. He was a pioneer in Iowa, when that State was a territory, and when he returns, the old landmarks of youthful remembrance will have long since been effaced. The Courier joins with hosts of friends in wishing Mr. Seeley and his estimable wife a pleasant trip and safe return to San Bernardino.
Mary's husband, David Seeley, died on May 24, 1892.
In the 1900 U. S. census, widow and head of household, 78 yr. old Mary Seeley, b. Feb. 1822 in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear at 300 6th St., north side of the street, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
35 yr. old unmarried son, Walter E Seeley, no occupation listed, b. Dec. 1864 in CA.
32 yr. old lodger, Bill Williams, a music teacher, b. Sep. 1867 in CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 88 yr. old widow and head of household, Mary Seeley, b. in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear, apparently alone, at 300 6th St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 5 still alive by this census.
The Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Sat., Oct. 22, 1910
PIONEER TREES OF SAN BERNARDINO GET THE AX
First Peppers from Sandwich Islands Removed
SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 21 - After having withstood the blasts of over half a hundred winters, two pioneer pepper trees of the San Bernardino valley are being felled because they have become so infirm that they may be uprooted at any time, to the damage of nearby homes. The two trees were the first of the pepper variety to be planted in the valley and were the first to be brought to California. They were imported from the Sandwich Islands and planted in this city by Mrs. Mary P. Seeley in 1856. (*Sandwich Islands was the name given to the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook in 1778.)
The children of three generations have played beneath the stately and stalwart old trees, which stood at the corner of Sixth street and Arrowhead avenue (where Mrs. Seeley lived). The ax of the woodman has spared them for several years, but public safety finally demanded that the pioneers of all pepper trees in this valley be felled.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Tue., Feb. 21, 1911
Item from: Personal
Mrs. Isabel Corbett, of Montana, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary P. Seeley and other relatives here, left yesterday for San Francisco, where she will meet Montana friends, and sail on Saturday for Honolulu, on a pleasure trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Corbett was born in San Bernardino, her parents being pioneers of the valley, and Mrs. Seeley on Sunday celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 15, Col. 5
Tue., Apr. 25, 1911
Mrs. Mary P. Seeley, who has resided here for fifty-seven years, being one of the really original settlers of the valley, died at her home at the northwest corner of Arrowhead avenue and Sixth street this morning at the advanced age of 89 years. She is survived by four children; Mrs. Mary A. McDonald of Los Angeles, D. R. Seeley of Highland, Mrs. J. H. Barton of san Bernardino and Mrs. Isabelle Corbett of Butte, Mont. Old age was the cause of death.
Up to the end, almost, Mrs. Seeley had lived a life of activity and usefulness.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col.
Thu., Jul. 6, 1911
Item from: COURT NEWS
Letters on Seeley Estate
In the estate of the late Mary P. Seeley, who died at Highland, Attorney T. W. Duckworth yesterday filed a petition for letters of administration, the petitioner being a son of the deceased, D. R. Seeley. The estate is valued at $2,200. The heirs at law include, beside the son, Mary A.McDonald, Caroline Barton and M. I. Corbett.
Mary's parents were:
Jesse Pettit, b. Feb. 26, 1793 in Queens County, NY. and d. Apr. 29, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA. &
Mary Pettit, b. Nov. 25, 1798 in Queens County, NY. and d. May 13, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA.
(*Jesse and Mary Pettit were cousins.)
Wife of David Randolph Seeley,(aka Seely) on Nov 18,1845 in Nashville (later called Galland), Lee county, IA..
David Seely and Mary Pettit were married on Nov. 18, 1845 in Nashville, Lee County, IA.
David and Mary Seeley's children were;
1. William Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
2. John Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
3. Mary Abrelia/Abrilla Seely, b. Dec. 25, 1847 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d.
Dec. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mary marr. 1) _ McDonald and 2) John W. Satterwhite
4. David Randolph Seeley Jr., b. Apr. 17, 1850 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d. Feb. 11, 1942 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.. David marr. Mary Elizabeth Tidwell.
5. Emily E Seeley, b. 1852 and d. Nov. 10, 1902. Emily marr. 1) Albert Larue Warren in 1874 and 2) Howard Henry Baker.
6. Caroline Ann 'Carrie' Seely, b. Dec. 8, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 14, 1956 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Caroline marr. 1) Thomas Lewis McFarlane and 2) John Henry Barton.
7. Maria(h) Isabelle Seely, b. abt. 1858 and d. abt. 1911. She marr. _ Corbett.
8. Celestia Seely, b. Jun. 23, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
9. Walter Edwin Seely, b. Dec. 11, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Joseph Rodman Seely, b. Aug. 17, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 31, 1865 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Mary Seeley, was living in Utah, Utah Territory with her
31 yr. old (inferred) husband, head of household, David Seeley, a farmer, b. in Upper Canada
3 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seeley
1 yr. old (inferred) son, David Seeley
In the 1860 U. S. census, 38 yr. old Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old (inferred) husband and head of household, David Seely, a lawyer, b. in Canada
11 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
10 yr. old (inferred) son, David R Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
7 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Emma E Seely, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Caroline Seely, b. in CA.
2 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Maria J Seely, b. in CA.
David's real estate was valued at: $12,000 and his personal estate at $200.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 58 yr. old wife, Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living at 86 Sixth St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
63 yr. old husband and head of household, David Seely, a farmer, sick enough with catarrh so as to be unable to attend to his regular business and duties, b. in Canada
22 yr. old unmarried daughter, Isabella Seely, b. in CA.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Aug. 16, 1890
Item from: PERSONALS
David L. Seeley and wife will leave next week for a six-months’ trip to Iowa, New York, Canada and other Eastern points, visiting relatives and old familiar spots. Mr. Seeley is an old pioneer of California and this is his first trip East since coming here. He was a pioneer in Iowa, when that State was a territory, and when he returns, the old landmarks of youthful remembrance will have long since been effaced. The Courier joins with hosts of friends in wishing Mr. Seeley and his estimable wife a pleasant trip and safe return to San Bernardino.
Mary's husband, David Seeley, died on May 24, 1892.
In the 1900 U. S. census, widow and head of household, 78 yr. old Mary Seeley, b. Feb. 1822 in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear at 300 6th St., north side of the street, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
35 yr. old unmarried son, Walter E Seeley, no occupation listed, b. Dec. 1864 in CA.
32 yr. old lodger, Bill Williams, a music teacher, b. Sep. 1867 in CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 88 yr. old widow and head of household, Mary Seeley, b. in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear, apparently alone, at 300 6th St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 5 still alive by this census.
The Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Sat., Oct. 22, 1910
PIONEER TREES OF SAN BERNARDINO GET THE AX
First Peppers from Sandwich Islands Removed
SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 21 - After having withstood the blasts of over half a hundred winters, two pioneer pepper trees of the San Bernardino valley are being felled because they have become so infirm that they may be uprooted at any time, to the damage of nearby homes. The two trees were the first of the pepper variety to be planted in the valley and were the first to be brought to California. They were imported from the Sandwich Islands and planted in this city by Mrs. Mary P. Seeley in 1856. (*Sandwich Islands was the name given to the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook in 1778.)
The children of three generations have played beneath the stately and stalwart old trees, which stood at the corner of Sixth street and Arrowhead avenue (where Mrs. Seeley lived). The ax of the woodman has spared them for several years, but public safety finally demanded that the pioneers of all pepper trees in this valley be felled.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Tue., Feb. 21, 1911
Item from: Personal
Mrs. Isabel Corbett, of Montana, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary P. Seeley and other relatives here, left yesterday for San Francisco, where she will meet Montana friends, and sail on Saturday for Honolulu, on a pleasure trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Corbett was born in San Bernardino, her parents being pioneers of the valley, and Mrs. Seeley on Sunday celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 15, Col. 5
Tue., Apr. 25, 1911
Mrs. Mary P. Seeley, who has resided here for fifty-seven years, being one of the really original settlers of the valley, died at her home at the northwest corner of Arrowhead avenue and Sixth street this morning at the advanced age of 89 years. She is survived by four children; Mrs. Mary A. McDonald of Los Angeles, D. R. Seeley of Highland, Mrs. J. H. Barton of san Bernardino and Mrs. Isabelle Corbett of Butte, Mont. Old age was the cause of death.
Up to the end, almost, Mrs. Seeley had lived a life of activity and usefulness.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col.
Thu., Jul. 6, 1911
Item from: COURT NEWS
Letters on Seeley Estate
In the estate of the late Mary P. Seeley, who died at Highland, Attorney T. W. Duckworth yesterday filed a petition for letters of administration, the petitioner being a son of the deceased, D. R. Seeley. The estate is valued at $2,200. The heirs at law include, beside the son, Mary A.McDonald, Caroline Barton and M. I. Corbett.
Jesse Pettit, b. Feb. 26, 1793 in Queens County, NY. and d. Apr. 29, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA. &
Mary Pettit, b. Nov. 25, 1798 in Queens County, NY. and d. May 13, 1842 in Galland, Lee County, IA.
(*Jesse and Mary Pettit were cousins.)
Wife of David Randolph Seeley,(aka Seely) on Nov 18,1845 in Nashville (later called Galland), Lee county, IA..
David Seely and Mary Pettit were married on Nov. 18, 1845 in Nashville, Lee County, IA.
David and Mary Seeley's children were;
1. William Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
2. John Seelye, b. Jul. 18, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA. and d. Jul. 26, 1846 in Nashville, Lee, IA.
3. Mary Abrelia/Abrilla Seely, b. Dec. 25, 1847 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d.
Dec. 17, 1923 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mary marr. 1) _ McDonald and 2) John W. Satterwhite
4. David Randolph Seeley Jr., b. Apr. 17, 1850 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. and d. Feb. 11, 1942 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.. David marr. Mary Elizabeth Tidwell.
5. Emily E Seeley, b. 1852 and d. Nov. 10, 1902. Emily marr. 1) Albert Larue Warren in 1874 and 2) Howard Henry Baker.
6. Caroline Ann 'Carrie' Seely, b. Dec. 8, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 14, 1956 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Caroline marr. 1) Thomas Lewis McFarlane and 2) John Henry Barton.
7. Maria(h) Isabelle Seely, b. abt. 1858 and d. abt. 1911. She marr. _ Corbett.
8. Celestia Seely, b. Jun. 23, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
9. Walter Edwin Seely, b. Dec. 11, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 23, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
10. Joseph Rodman Seely, b. Aug. 17, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. May 31, 1865 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
In the 1850 U. S. census, 27 yr. old Mary Seeley, was living in Utah, Utah Territory with her
31 yr. old (inferred) husband, head of household, David Seeley, a farmer, b. in Upper Canada
3 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seeley
1 yr. old (inferred) son, David Seeley
In the 1860 U. S. census, 38 yr. old Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old (inferred) husband and head of household, David Seely, a lawyer, b. in Canada
11 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Mary A Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
10 yr. old (inferred) son, David R Seely, b. in Utah Terr.
7 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Emma E Seely, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Caroline Seely, b. in CA.
2 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Maria J Seely, b. in CA.
David's real estate was valued at: $12,000 and his personal estate at $200.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 58 yr. old wife, Mary Seely, b. in NY., was living at 86 Sixth St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
63 yr. old husband and head of household, David Seely, a farmer, sick enough with catarrh so as to be unable to attend to his regular business and duties, b. in Canada
22 yr. old unmarried daughter, Isabella Seely, b. in CA.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Aug. 16, 1890
Item from: PERSONALS
David L. Seeley and wife will leave next week for a six-months’ trip to Iowa, New York, Canada and other Eastern points, visiting relatives and old familiar spots. Mr. Seeley is an old pioneer of California and this is his first trip East since coming here. He was a pioneer in Iowa, when that State was a territory, and when he returns, the old landmarks of youthful remembrance will have long since been effaced. The Courier joins with hosts of friends in wishing Mr. Seeley and his estimable wife a pleasant trip and safe return to San Bernardino.
Mary's husband, David Seeley, died on May 24, 1892.
In the 1900 U. S. census, widow and head of household, 78 yr. old Mary Seeley, b. Feb. 1822 in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear at 300 6th St., north side of the street, in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with her
35 yr. old unmarried son, Walter E Seeley, no occupation listed, b. Dec. 1864 in CA.
32 yr. old lodger, Bill Williams, a music teacher, b. Sep. 1867 in CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 6 still alive by this census.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 88 yr. old widow and head of household, Mary Seeley, b. in NY., was living in a home she owned free and clear, apparently alone, at 300 6th St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA.
Mary's parents were both b. in NY.
Mary was the mother of 10 children, only 5 still alive by this census.
The Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Sat., Oct. 22, 1910
PIONEER TREES OF SAN BERNARDINO GET THE AX
First Peppers from Sandwich Islands Removed
SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 21 - After having withstood the blasts of over half a hundred winters, two pioneer pepper trees of the San Bernardino valley are being felled because they have become so infirm that they may be uprooted at any time, to the damage of nearby homes. The two trees were the first of the pepper variety to be planted in the valley and were the first to be brought to California. They were imported from the Sandwich Islands and planted in this city by Mrs. Mary P. Seeley in 1856. (*Sandwich Islands was the name given to the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook in 1778.)
The children of three generations have played beneath the stately and stalwart old trees, which stood at the corner of Sixth street and Arrowhead avenue (where Mrs. Seeley lived). The ax of the woodman has spared them for several years, but public safety finally demanded that the pioneers of all pepper trees in this valley be felled.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Tue., Feb. 21, 1911
Item from: Personal
Mrs. Isabel Corbett, of Montana, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary P. Seeley and other relatives here, left yesterday for San Francisco, where she will meet Montana friends, and sail on Saturday for Honolulu, on a pleasure trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Corbett was born in San Bernardino, her parents being pioneers of the valley, and Mrs. Seeley on Sunday celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 15, Col. 5
Tue., Apr. 25, 1911
Mrs. Mary P. Seeley, who has resided here for fifty-seven years, being one of the really original settlers of the valley, died at her home at the northwest corner of Arrowhead avenue and Sixth street this morning at the advanced age of 89 years. She is survived by four children; Mrs. Mary A. McDonald of Los Angeles, D. R. Seeley of Highland, Mrs. J. H. Barton of san Bernardino and Mrs. Isabelle Corbett of Butte, Mont. Old age was the cause of death.
Up to the end, almost, Mrs. Seeley had lived a life of activity and usefulness.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col.
Thu., Jul. 6, 1911
Item from: COURT NEWS
Letters on Seeley Estate
In the estate of the late Mary P. Seeley, who died at Highland, Attorney T. W. Duckworth yesterday filed a petition for letters of administration, the petitioner being a son of the deceased, D. R. Seeley. The estate is valued at $2,200. The heirs at law include, beside the son, Mary A.McDonald, Caroline Barton and M. I. Corbett.
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