Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers

M, #157, b. 8 March 1895, d. 5 March 1971
     Born on Friday, 8 March 1895 in Fordingbridge, County of Southampton, ENG.1 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers was the son of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White2; his birth was registered by Sarah Ann Sellers Eight'th March 1895. Fordingbridge Hants RD. Albert Frederick Joseph, Boy, Name and surname of father: Frederick John Sellers. Mother's name and surname: Sarah Ann Sellers, formerly White. Occupation of father: Farm Labourer. Signature, description and residence of informant: X The mark of Arah Ann WSellers. Mother. Fordingbridge. When Registered: Thirteenth April 1895. Signature of Registrar: George Halloway. Registrar on Saturday, 13 April 1895 in Fordingbridge, Hants & Wilts, ENG.2 Albert Frederick Joseph was christened on 26 May 1895 in Fordingbridge, HAM, ENG. He was confirmed on 11 December 1910 in Wimborne Minster, DOR, ENG; Confirmed by the Lord Bishop of Salisbury.3 Aged 20 Albert enlisted into the Enlisted at Bournemouth at the age of 20 yrs and 5 months for the Dorsetshire Reg'mnt for the duration of the War. Born in the parish of Fordingbridge in the county of Hampshire. Trade: Gardiner (sic). Last residence Wimborne, Dorset. Height 5' 3'. Complexion Fresh. Eyes Brown. Hair dark brown. Marks Nil. Religion C-of-E. Regimental number 15276. Ref: Army Form B50; 'The small-book' of Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers 1915. No other information therein in August 1915 in Mesopotamia, IRN. After 11 November 1918 Dorset Rgt. Pte 15276, Royal Engineeers. 259126, Royal Engineers WR ( Water Transport Regt) 553570. Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers served with the Dorset Regiment (Pte. 15276) and later Royal Engineers (Spr. 259126) Regimental No. WR/553570 and was awarded the following medals: Victory and War.4 He ended military service in April 1919.5 Marriage banns for him and Edith Elsie Copeland were published on 18 April 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG.6 Marriage banns for him and Edith Elsie Copeland were published on 25 April 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG.6 Marriage banns for him and Edith Elsie Copeland were published on 2 May 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG.6 Albert married, at age 25, Edith Elsie Copeland, aged 28 , daughter of John Henry Copeland and Frances Elsworth, on Saturday, 8 May 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG, Walter Edward Sellers also attended.7 Circa 1921 Albert was a Market Gardener at Ferndown, Hampreston, DOR, ENG.8 He and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing in September 1922 in Hampreston, DOR, ENG. Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers was residing in July 1924 in Edmondsham, DOR, ENG; Occupation: Farm Labourer. Ref; b.of dau. Phyllis. He and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing in July 1924 in Edmondsham, DOR, ENG. Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers was employed by Lady BUDD at Burley Beacon, DOR. circa 1928.9 On circa December 1929 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Sellers accompanied by Ron Sellers sailed into San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, USA Sailed on the 'Margaret Johnson' of the swedish 'Johnson' shipping line, to live with Clifford & Evelyn Charles. [Via Harwich and Leharve]9 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland emigrated circa June 1930 to West Moors, DOR, ENG, returned from America on the Johnson 'Axel Johnson' ship. Their friend Cecil Tapson helped them out on their return to England.9 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing between 1934 and 1936 in Fareham, HAM, ENG; Joe worked for Tom Parker.9 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing between 1936 and 1938 in Andover, HAM, ENG; Joe worked for Mr Goodall, until the farm was affected by Foot-and-Mouth desease and the cattle destroyed. He recommended Joe should go to a friends farm at Cliddesden.9 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing between 1938 and 1940 in Basingstoke, HAM, ENG.10,11 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers was employed by Cowman, general Farm Labourer in 1939.11 He and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing between 1940 and March 1945 in Whitchurch, HAM, ENG.10 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland were separated by County Court Order. on 28 May 1940 in Basingstoke, HAM, ENG.12 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers was residing circa 1947? In Baughurst, HAM, ENG.9 He and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing between 1948 and 1970 in Tadley, HAM, ENG.9 Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland were residing in 1970 in Tadley, HAM, ENG.13 Albert died on 5 March 1971 in Reading, BRK, ENG, at age 75; Registered by son-in-Law. Occupation given as Retired Cleaner.14,15 He was buried on 9 March 1971 in Aldershot, HAM, ENG.9 He was cremated on 9 March 1971 in Aldershot, HAM, ENG.9

Child of Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland

Citations

  1. Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Eight'th March 1895. Fordingbridge Hants RD. Albert Frederick Joseph, Boy, Name and surname of father: Frederick John Sellers. Mother's name and surname: Sarah Ann Sellers, formerly White. Occupation of father: Farm Labourer. Signature, description and residence of informant: X The mark of Arah Ann WSellers. Mother. Fordingbridge. When Registered: Thirteenth April 1895. Signature of Registrar: George Halloway. Registrar (unknown file date).
  2. Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District: Fordingbridge. 1895. Birth in the Sub-District of Fordingbridge in the County of Hants & Wilts. No.139 (unknown file date).
  3. The Bible of Albert Frederick Joseph Seller.
  4. Military Awards, Medal Rolls 1914-1918.
  5. "Unknown short record title", Served 1915-18 in France, Mesopotamia (Iran) & India with 2/4 Dorset Regt, also as a Lance Corporal Royal Engineers Unit, Inland Water Transport Regt. June 1918-Apr 1919 in charge of a Canteen (Water Cart). 'Has given satisfaction in his various duties. I have always found him to be willing, hardworker, honest and steady (strictly sober).'
  6. Unknown author, Parish Register. St.Andrew's Church in the parish of Holy Trinity (Bennett Road, Holdenhurst, Bournemouth, HAM), Pg.29 Entry No. 85.
  7. Marriage Certificate. 1836 Act: May 8th 1920. Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, 26, Bachelor, Labourer, Residing: Dudsbury Hill, West Parley, Dorset. Father's name and surname: Frederick John Sellers, Occu: Labourer, & Edith Elsie Copeland, 28, Spinster, Residing: Capstone Road, Father's name and surname: John Henry Copeland. Occu: Assistant Sanitary Inspector. Married in the Church of S.Andrew according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, W J Lyon, Vicar. This marriage solemnized between us Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, Edith Elsie Copeland, in the presence of us, Cecilia Hounson (Edith's Landlady), Nellie Phillips.
  8. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, 399. Twenty First May 1921 Langtario, Victoria Road, Ferndown, Hampreston R.D., Name Alaxender Ronald, Sex: Boy, Father: Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, Mother: Edith Elsie Sellers formerly Copeland, Rank or Profession of Father: Market Gardener, Informant: Albert F.J.Sellers, father. Langtario, Victoria Road, Ferndown, Hampreston. When Registered: Fourteenth June 1921. Signature of Registrar: Edward W.Vye. Registrar. I, William Haskell Short, Superintendent Registrar for the District of Baldnford, in the County of Dorst do hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Entry No.399 in the Register Book of Births No.35 for the above-named Sub-District, and that such Register Book is now legally in my custody. Witness my hand this 19th day of September, 1942. W.H.Short. Superintendent Registrar (unknown file date).
  9. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.
  10. National Registration Act 1939, FH 906930. No EDE1/302:2. (29 Sep 1939), TNA, Richmond, SRY, ENG.
  11. Website: TNA, online http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/, RG:101/2323G/010/4 Letter Code: EDE1.
  12. "Unknown short article title", in County Court Order.
  13. Authors information.
  14. Death Certificate. 1953 Act, Registration District READING. Sub-District READING in the County Borough of READING. 5 March 1971. Entry No.85.
  15. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1971, Jun Qtr. Reading 6a/545. b. 8/3/1894 [sic]."
  16. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Wimborne. 1921. Birth in the Sub-District of Wimborne in the County of Dorset, No.399: Book 35 (unknown file date).

Edith Elsie Copeland

F, #158, b. 12 February 1892, d. 8 February 1971
     Born on Friday, 12 February 1892 in Bournemouth, County of Southampton, ENG; Father: John Henry COPELAND, residing at Alumhurst, Dean Park, Bournemouth in the county of Southampton.1,2 Edith Elsie Copeland was the daughter of John Henry Copeland and Frances Elsworth1; her birth was registered by Frances Copeland mother, Frances COPELAND formerly ELSWORTH on Thursday, 24 March 1892 in Christchurch, County of Southampton, ENG.3,2 Edith was baptised on 8 May 1892 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG.4 She was residing circa 1900 in Bournemouth, County of Southampton, ENG. She was employed by Bournemouth Steam Laundry. Ada and Evelina had also worked there circa 1910.5 She was residing between 1919 and 1920 in Bournemouth, County of Southampton, ENG; This was a lodging house where she was staying at the time.5 Marriage banns for her and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were published on 18 April 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG.6 Marriage banns for her and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were published on 25 April 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG.6 Marriage banns for her and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were published on 2 May 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG.6 Edith married, at age 28, Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, aged 25 , son of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White, on Saturday, 8 May 1920 in Holdenhurst, County of Southampton, ENG, Walter Edward Sellers also attended.7 Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing in September 1922 in Hampreston, DOR, ENG. Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing in July 1924 in Edmondsham, DOR, ENG. On circa December 1929 Edith Elsie Sellers and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers accompanied by Ron Sellers sailed into San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, USA Sailed on the 'Margaret Johnson' of the swedish 'Johnson' shipping line, to live with Clifford & Evelyn Charles. [Via Harwich and Leharve]5 Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers accompanied by Alexander Ronald Sellers emigrated circa June 1930 from West Moors, DOR, ENG. Returned from America on the Johnson 'Axel Johnson' ship. Their friend Cecil Tapson helped them out on their return to England.5 Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing between 1934 and 1936 in Fareham, HAM, ENG; Joe worked for Tom Parker.5 Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing between 1936 and 1938 in Andover, HAM, ENG; Joe worked for Mr Goodall, until the farm was affected by Foot-and-Mouth desease and the cattle destroyed. He recommended Joe should go to a friends farm at Cliddesden.5 Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing between 1938 and 1940 in Basingstoke, HAM, ENG.8,9 Edith Elsie Sellers was employed by Paid domestic duties in 1939.9 She and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing between 1940 and March 1945 in Whitchurch, HAM, ENG.8 Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were separated by County Court Order. on 28 May 1940 in Basingstoke, HAM, ENG.10 Edith Elsie Copeland was residing between March 1945 and November 1948 in Baughurst, Basingstoke, HAM, ENG.8,5 She and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing between 1948 and 1970 in Tadley, HAM, ENG.5 Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers were residing in 1970 in Tadley, HAM, ENG.11 Edith died on 8 February 1971 in Baughurst, HAM, ENG, at age 78; Death registered on 10 Feb 1971.12,5,13 She was buried on 11 February 1971 in Aldershot, HAM, ENG.5

Child of Edith Elsie Copeland and Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers

Citations

  1. Edith Elsie Copeland, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District: Christchurch. 1892. Birth in the Sub-District of Christchurch in the County of Southampton (unknown file date).
  2. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1892, Mar Qtr. Christchurch 2b/654."
  3. Edith Elsie Copeland, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO (unknown file date).
  4. Unknown name of person unknown record type, Dorset County Archives Service, Dorchester, DOR, ENG.
  5. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.
  6. Unknown author, Parish Register. St.Andrew's Church in the parish of Holy Trinity (Bennett Road, Holdenhurst, Bournemouth, HAM), Pg.29 Entry No. 85.
  7. Marriage Certificate. 1836 Act: May 8th 1920. Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, 26, Bachelor, Labourer, Residing: Dudsbury Hill, West Parley, Dorset. Father's name and surname: Frederick John Sellers, Occu: Labourer, & Edith Elsie Copeland, 28, Spinster, Residing: Capstone Road, Father's name and surname: John Henry Copeland. Occu: Assistant Sanitary Inspector. Married in the Church of S.Andrew according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, W J Lyon, Vicar. This marriage solemnized between us Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, Edith Elsie Copeland, in the presence of us, Cecilia Hounson (Edith's Landlady), Nellie Phillips.
  8. National Registration Act 1939, FH 906930. No EDE1/302:2. (29 Sep 1939), TNA, Richmond, SRY, ENG.
  9. Website: TNA, online http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/, RG:101/2323G/010/4 Letter Code: EDE1.
  10. "Unknown short article title", in County Court Order.
  11. Authors information.
  12. Death Certificate. GRO Copy, 1971. Kingsclere and Whitchurch, Sub-district of Kingsclere and Whitchurch in the County of Hampshire. Entry No.55.
  13. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1971, Mar Qtr. Kingsclere 6b/1160. b. 12/2/1892."
  14. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Wimborne. 1921. Birth in the Sub-District of Wimborne in the County of Dorset, No.399: Book 35 (unknown file date).

Alexander Ronald Sellers

M, #159, b. 21 May 1921, d. 6 October 2009
     Alexander Ronald Sellers was know as Ron Sellers. Born on Saturday, 21 May 1921 in Hampreston, Ferndown, DOR, ENG.1 He was the son of Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland2; his birth was registered by Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers father on Tuesday, 14 June 1921 in Wimborne, DOR, ENG.1 Circa 1943 Served in the RAF as a Batman, having been in Domestic service as a footman. Stationed Oban, Scotland, later transferred to Gibraltar.3 Alexander married, at age 21, Ileine Patchett, aged 29 , daughter of William Patchett and Emma Sutcliiffe, on Saturday, 24 April 1943 in Mytholmroyd, West Riding, YKS, ENG.3 In 1976 Alexander was Machine Setter at the huge 'Prestwich Parkers Ltd' factory in Bag Lane, Atherton, Gtr Manchester, that make metal fasteners, etc at Wigan, LAN, ENG.4 Alexander married, at age 55, Mary Etchells, aged 60 on Saturday, 20 November 1976 in Leigh, LAN, ENG.5,6 Alexander Ronald Sellers was residing between 1977 and 2005 in Rhyl, Clwyd, WLS. He was residing circa 2006 in Newport, Isle of Wight, HAM, ENG.7 He was residing circa 2008 in Sandown, Isle of Wight, HAM, ENG; Moved from Caravan after he lost his sight.7 Alexander died on 6 October 2009 in Isle of Wight, HAM, ENG, at age 88.7 He was cremated Service commenced at 3:00 p.m. Service conducted by Rev'd Dr. Jim Izzard, National Padre. Royal Naval Patrol on 23 October 2009 in Whippingham, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, ENG.7

Citations

  1. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, 399. Twenty First May 1921 Langtario, Victoria Road, Ferndown, Hampreston R.D., Name Alaxender Ronald, Sex: Boy, Father: Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers, Mother: Edith Elsie Sellers formerly Copeland, Rank or Profession of Father: Market Gardener, Informant: Albert F.J.Sellers, father. Langtario, Victoria Road, Ferndown, Hampreston. When Registered: Fourteenth June 1921. Signature of Registrar: Edward W.Vye. Registrar. I, William Haskell Short, Superintendent Registrar for the District of Baldnford, in the County of Dorst do hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Entry No.399 in the Register Book of Births No.35 for the above-named Sub-District, and that such Register Book is now legally in my custody. Witness my hand this 19th day of September, 1942. W.H.Short. Superintendent Registrar (unknown file date).
  2. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Wimborne. 1921. Birth in the Sub-District of Wimborne in the County of Dorset, No.399: Book 35 (unknown file date).
  3. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.
  4. Marriage Certificate. 1949 Act: 1976. Entry No.166.
  5. Marriage Certificate. 1811 Act.
  6. FreeBMD. GRO Marriages, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1976. Dec Qtr, Leigh 39/1575
    Sellers, Alexander R & Etchells, Mary.
  7. Authors information.

Ileine Patchett

F, #161, b. 24 July 1913, d. January 1988
     Born on Thursday, 24 July 1913 in Todmorden, WRY, ENG.1,2 Ileine Patchett was the daughter of William Patchett and Emma Sutcliiffe.3 Ileine married, at age 29, Alexander Ronald Sellers, aged 21 , son of Albert Frederick Joseph Sellers and Edith Elsie Copeland, on Saturday, 24 April 1943 in Mytholmroyd, West Riding, YKS, ENG.4 Ileine died in January 1988 in Hebden Bridge, Halifax, WRY, ENG, at age 74.2,4

Citations

  1. FreeBMD. GRO Births, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1913. Sep Qtr, Todmorden WRY 9a/369
    Patchett, Ileine. Mother's Maiden Name: Sutcliffe.
  2. FreeBMD. GRO Deaths, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, Jan 1988. Halifax WRY 4/1090
    Sellers, Ileiine. DoB: 24 Jul 1913.
  3. National Registration Act 1939, RG101/3657H/002/24 Letter Code: KNDK (29 Sep 1939), TNA, Richmond, SRY, ENG.
  4. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.

Frederick John Sellers1

M, #166, b. 4 November 1868, d. 11 September 1923
     Born on Wednesday, 4 November 1868 in Kinson, Bournemouth, DOR, ENG.1 Frederick John Sellers was the son of Aaron Sellers and Eliza Legg1,2; his birth was registered by Eliza Legg mother, Eliza SELLERS formerly LEGG of Kinson. Father, Aaron Sellers, a Labourer. on Monday, 14 December 1868 in Canford, DOR, ENG.3 Between 1888 and 1923 Frederick was A Farm Labourer at Kinson, DOR, ENG.3 As of 27 February 1888, Frederick John Sellers was also known as Frederick James Cellers.2 Frederick married, at age 19, Sarah Ann White, daughter of Henry White, on Monday, 27 February 1888 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, "No 92. Frederick James Cellers, 20, Bachelor, Labourer of West Parley, Father: Aaron Cellers, Labourer. & Sarah Ann White, 18, Spinster of West Parley. Father: Henry White, a Labourer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, after Banns by me, R.A.Chudleigh. Rector. "This marriage was solemnized between us, Frederick James Cellers, Sarah Ann /(X her mark/) White., in the Presence of us, Mary Longman, George Dew. /.4"
The marriage of Frederick and Sarah Ann White was registered in the March quarter of 1888 in the Wimborne Registration District.5
Frederick John Sellers was residing in April 1895 in Fordingbridge, County of Southampton, ENG; Occupation: Farm Labourer.3 In February 1896 Frederick was a Shepherd. at Fordingbridge, County of Southampton, ENG. Between 1901 and November 1911 Frederick was a Farm Labourer at Parley, HAM, ENG.3,6 In May 1920 Frederick was a Carter at Dudsbury, DOR, ENG.7 Frederick died on 11 September 1923 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, at age 54.8 He was buried on 13 September 1923 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG.9

UK Census' 1841-1911

YearLocationHead of Household
1881Christchurch, County of Southampton, ENGFrederick John Sellers10
1891Kinson, Poole, DOR, ENGFrederick John Sellers11
1901West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENGFrederick John Sellers6
1911East Parley, Christchurch, HAM, ENGFrederick John Sellers12

Children of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White

Citations

  1. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District of Poole. 1868. Birth in Sub-District of Canford in the County of Dorset. Entry No.230 (unknown file date).
  2. Copy marriage certificate, "unknown cd."
  3. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO (unknown file date).
  4. Copy marriage certificate, "1888. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of West Parley in the County of Dorset."
  5. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1888. Mar Qtr, Wimborne 5a/375."
  6. 1901 England & Wales Census, RG13/1975 f70b Pg 15 S/No. 95.
  7. Marriage Certificate. 1836 Act: 1920. Marriage Solemnized at the Parish Church of St.Andrew, Bournemouth in the county of Hampshire. Entry No.26.
  8. Death Certificate. GRO Copy, Frederick George Sellars. Aged 56, a Farm Labourer. Death Registered by (X, the mark of) Sarah Ann Sellars, Widow.
  9. Unknown author, PR: Parley Burials 1813-1967, Frederick George SELLERS of 4 The Huts, West Parley, aged 56.
  10. 1881 England Census Returns, RG11/1192 f11 Pg16.
  11. 1891 England Census, RG12/1637 f39b Pg.10 S/No.56.
  12. 1911 England & Wales Census, RG14/5820 Pg.266 S/No.58.
  13. Various Indexes of the 1891 Census of Dorset, RG12/1637 f39b.
  14. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, R.D. Fordingbridge. 1893 Birth in the sub-district of Fordingbridge in the Counties of Hants and Wilts. No. 342 (unknown file date).
  15. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District: Fordingbridge. 1895. Birth in the Sub-District of Fordingbridge in the County of Hants & Wilts. No.139 (unknown file date).
  16. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District of Fordingbridge. 1897. Birth in the Sub-District of Fordingbridge in the County of Southampton. 28th December 1896. Entry No.122 (unknown file date).
  17. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, R.D. Wimborne. 1899 Birth in the sub-district of Wimborne in the County of Dorset. No. 463 (unknown file date).
  18. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1901. Sep Qtr. Wimborne 5a/234."
  19. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Wimborne. 1907 Birth in the Sub-district of Wimborne in the County of Dorset. No 25 (unknown file date).
  20. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  21. Frederick John Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Christchurch. 1911 birth in the sub-district of Christchurch om the County of Southampton. No 379 (unknown file date).
  22. Marriage Certificate: 1933, Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of St.Giles in the County of Dorset. No. 296.

Sarah Ann White

F, #167, b. circa 1870
     Born circa 1870 in Wimborne, DOR, ENG.1 Sarah Ann White was the daughter of Henry White.2 Sarah married Frederick John Sellers, aged 19 , son of Aaron Sellers and Eliza Legg, on Monday, 27 February 1888 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, "No 92. Frederick James Cellers, 20, Bachelor, Labourer of West Parley, Father: Aaron Cellers, Labourer. & Sarah Ann White, 18, Spinster of West Parley. Father: Henry White, a Labourer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, after Banns by me, R.A.Chudleigh. Rector. "This marriage was solemnized between us, Frederick James Cellers, Sarah Ann /(X her mark/) White., in the Presence of us, Mary Longman, George Dew. /.2"
The marriage of Sarah and Frederick John Sellers was registered in the March quarter of 1888 in the Wimborne Registration District.3
Sarah Ann White was residing circa 1923 in West Parley, DOR, ENG. Sarah married Thomas Lane, aged 49 , son of John Lane, on Saturday, 19 February 1927 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, Winifred Ethel May Young also attended."No.145. Thomas Lane, full age, Bachelor, Labourer of West Parley. Father: John LANE, deceased and Sarah Anne Sellares, full age, Widow of West Parley. Father: Henry WHITE, Labourer. Married in the parish church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the C of E after Banns. Thomas Lane appears to be written by the Rector but Sarah makes her 'X' mark. Witnesses: Winifred E M YOUNG and Walter RANDLE. Edgar C Squires, Rector.4"

Children of Sarah Ann White and Frederick John Sellers

Citations

  1. 1911 England & Wales Census.
  2. Copy marriage certificate, "1888. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of West Parley in the County of Dorset."
  3. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1888. Mar Qtr, Wimborne 5a/375."
  4. Copy marriage certificate, "1927. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of West Parley in the County of Dorset."
  5. Sarah Ann White, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, R.D. Fordingbridge. 1893 Birth in the sub-district of Fordingbridge in the Counties of Hants and Wilts. No. 342 (unknown file date).
  6. Sarah Ann White, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District: Fordingbridge. 1895. Birth in the Sub-District of Fordingbridge in the County of Hants & Wilts. No.139 (unknown file date).
  7. Sarah Ann White, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District of Fordingbridge. 1897. Birth in the Sub-District of Fordingbridge in the County of Southampton. 28th December 1896. Entry No.122 (unknown file date).
  8. Sarah Ann White, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, R.D. Wimborne. 1899 Birth in the sub-district of Wimborne in the County of Dorset. No. 463 (unknown file date).
  9. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1901. Sep Qtr. Wimborne 5a/234."
  10. Sarah Ann White, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Wimborne. 1907 Birth in the Sub-district of Wimborne in the County of Dorset. No 25 (unknown file date).
  11. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  12. Sarah Ann White, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Christchurch. 1911 birth in the sub-district of Christchurch om the County of Southampton. No 379 (unknown file date).

Reginald Sellers

M, #168, b. 10 December 1889, d. December 1962
     Born on Tuesday, 10 December 1889 in Kinson, Poole, DOR, ENG.1,2 Reginald Sellers was the son of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White2; his birth was registered by Sarah Ann Sellers mother, 'X' the mark of Sarah Ann Sellers (formerly White) of Kinson Village. Father: Frederick Sellers, a Farm Labourer. Registrar: Samuel Garland on Wednesday, 15 January 1890 in Canford, DOR, ENG.1 Reginald married, at age 36, Nellie Louisa Bungay, daughter of Henry James Bungay and Jane Rose Russell, on Saturday, 4 December 1926 in Talbot Village, Kinson, Poole, DOR, ENG, Charles Levi Bungay also attended."Reginald Sellers, 36, Bachelor, Gardener, Residence: Ensbury Park, Father's name and surname: Frederick Sellers, Farm Labourer., & Nellie Louisa Bungay, 37, Spinster, Residence: Ensbury Park, Father's name and surname: Henry Bungay, Corporation Employee .. after Banns .. in the presence of us, Charles Levi Bungay, Mary Jane O'Leary.3,4"
His death was registered in the December 1962 quarter in the Bournemouth Registration District; December.5

Citations

  1. Reginald Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District: Poole. 1890 Birth in the Sub-district of Canford in the County of Dorset (unknown file date).
  2. Various Indexes of the 1891 Census of Dorset, RG12/1637 f39b.
  3. Copy marriage certificate, "unknown cd."
  4. FreeBMD. GRO Marriages, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1926. Dec Qtr, Poole 5A/658
    Sellers, Reginald & Bungay, Nellie L.
  5. FreeBMD. GRO Deaths, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1962. Dec Qtr, Bournemouth 6B/188
    Sellers, Reginald. 71.

Walter Edward Sellers

M, #169, b. 28 December 1896, d. 26 December 1992
     Born on Monday, 28 December 1896 in Fordingbridge, County of Southampton, ENG.1 Walter Edward Sellers was the son of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White1; his birth was registered by Sarah Ann Sellers mother, Sarah Ann SELLERS X, formerly WHITE of Green Lane Fordingbridge. Father: Frederick John Sellers, a Shepherd on Thursday, 4 February 1897 in Fordingbridge, County of Southampton, ENG.2 Walter Edward was christened on 14 February 1897 in Fordingbridge, HAM, ENG. From the citation, one of Walter's School teachers was Mrs Julia GREEN.3 Walter Served in India - possibly sent home because under age, 1915 Served in relief of Kut (-al-Amara, now in Iraq) Mesopotamia and Gallipoli (Turkey). 1916 Served in Mesopotamia with 2/4 Dorset Regiment. 1917 Served in France and later Gallipoli (Turkey) with the Gloucester Regiment. First world war service is confusing, but appears that he was found to be under age and was due to return to England via Bombay and Egypt, but his ship was torpedoed. Between 1914 and 1919 Walter Edward Sellers served with the Notts & Derby Regiment (Pte. 201205), Dorset Regiment (Pte. 2985) and the Gloucester Regiment (285247) and was awarded the following medals: Victory and British War.4 Before 1918 Notts & Derby Rgt, No. 201205, Dorset Rgt, No. 2985, Gloucester Rgt, No. 285247.5 He ended military service between 1918 and 1919. Walter married, at age 24, Bessie Elford, aged 28 , daughter of Thomas Elford and Mary Eliza Hannam, on Saturday, 21 May 1921 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, Winifred Ethel May Young and William Montague Young also attended."Walter meet Bessie while they were in domestic service together. They were married after banns in the Established Church. Witnesses: Winifred Ethel May YOUNG and William YOUNG. All signed their names.6" Walter enlisted into the Civil Defence as an Air-raid warden (ARP). circa 1940 in West Parley, Ferndown, DOR, ENG. He was residing between 1944 and 1985 in West Parley, DOR, ENG; Walt and Bessie rented this bungalow from Mrs.Orchard who lived next- door-but one. Oral history says that Mrs.O asked Walter and Bessie if they would live in the bungalow. Before this time Walter lived 'up' the road at Dudsbury hill. Walter remained there into his nineties, until he went to the Old people's home at Tricketts Cross, Ferndown.7 He was residing between 1985 and 1992 in Ferndown, DOR, ENG; This is/was an Old people's home.8 Walter died on 26 December 1992 in Poole, DOR, ENG, at age 95; 30 Dec 1992: Occupation: Gardener (Retired).
.9 He was buried on 5 January 1993 in West Parley, DOR, ENG, Attending the interment were Kenneth Gordon Sellers and Betty Irene Preston.10

Citations

  1. Walter Edward Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District of Fordingbridge. 1897. Birth in the Sub-District of Fordingbridge in the County of Southampton. 28th December 1896. Entry No.122 (unknown file date).
  2. Walter Edward Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO (unknown file date).
  3. Letter, Miss Edna M DICKER to Walter Edward Sellers, 11 Mar 1980, From the Letter it would appear that Walter had written to the 'Echo' newspaper about East & West Parley. "I have heard of those you mentioned and knew Amy & Florrie FORD, etc.
  4. Military Awards, Medal Rolls 1914-1918.
  5. Military Awards, Medal Rolls 1914-1918, Fiche 11553.
  6. Marriage Certificate. 1836 Act: 1921. Married in the Parish Church in the Parish of West Parley in the county of Dorset. Entry No.136.
  7. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.
  8. Authors information, Personally visited Walter at the home.
  9. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, DEATH. Registration District POOLE. Sub-District of POOLE in the County of Dorset. Registered 13 December 1992. Entry No. 122 (unknown file date).
  10. Authors information.

Frederick George Sellers

M, #171, b. 21 November 1911, d. 2 November 1988
     Born on Tuesday, 21 November 1911 in Parley, HAM, ENG.1,2 Frederick George Sellers was the son of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White1,3; his birth was registered by Sarah Ann Sellers mother, Sarah Ann Sellers X, of Parley Green Christchurch. Father: Frederick John Sellers, a Farm Labourer. Registrar: Ernest G Marshall on Wednesday, 13 December 1911 in Christchurch, County of Southampton, ENG.4 Frederick was baptised on 7 January 1912 in West Parley, DOR, ENG.; Frederick George son of Frederick SELLARS of West Parley, Labourer and Sarah Anne his wife.5 Frederick married, at age 21, Lilian Kate Dunford, aged 23 , daughter of James Dunford, on Friday, 22 September 1933 in Wimborne St.Giles, DOR, ENG, William Dunford also attended."Frederick George SELLERS, 22, Bachelor, Dairyman of East Parley, Christchurch. Father: Frederick George SELLERS (deceased), Carter, and Lilian Kate DUNFORD, 23, Spinster of The Wyke, Monkton St.Giles, DOR. Father: James Dunford, Carter. All details appear to be written by Edgar J Janson (?)-Smith, Rector.Witnesses: William DUNFORD and Hilda DUNFORD.3" Frederick George Sellers was residing in November 1935 in Hampreston, DOR, ENG; Occupation DIARYMAN. Ref: b. of dau. Iris. He In later life he lived at High Street, Queen Camel, SOM. Frederick died on 2 November 1988 in Queen Camel, SOM, ENG, at age 76.6

Children of Frederick George Sellers and Lilian Kate Dunford

Citations

  1. Frederick George Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Christchurch. 1911 birth in the sub-district of Christchurch om the County of Southampton. No 379 (unknown file date).
  2. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1911, Dec Qtr. Christchurch 2b. 1187."
  3. Marriage Certificate: 1933, Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of St.Giles in the County of Dorset. No. 296.
  4. Frederick George Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO (unknown file date).
  5. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  6. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.

Ethel Winifred May Sellers1

F, #172, b. 22 June 1893
     Born on Thursday, 22 June 1893 in Fordingbridge, County of Southampton, ENG.2 Ethel Winifred May Sellers was the daughter of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White1; her birth was registered by Frederick John Sellers father: Frederick J Sellers of Fordingbridge, a Farm Labourer. Mother: Sarah Ann Sellers formerly White. Registrar: George Holloway on Monday, 24 July 1893 in Fordingbridge, Hants & Wilts, ENG.1 Ethel was baptised on 3 September 1893 in Fordingbridge, HAM, ENG. Ethel married, at age 21, William Montague Young, son of John Young and Selina (-?-), on Saturday, 12 September 1914 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, Frederick George Sellers also attended.3,4

Citations

  1. Ethel Winifred May Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, R.D. Fordingbridge. 1893 Birth in the sub-district of Fordingbridge in the Counties of Hants and Wilts. No. 342 (unknown file date).
  2. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1893, Sep Qtr. Fordingbridge 2b/677."
  3. Microfilm unknown record type, unknown parish, unknown period "unknown cd."
  4. FreeBMD, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1914. Sep Qtr, Wimborne 5a/592
    Young, William M & Sellers, Winifred E M.

Lilly Beatrice Emily Sellers

F, #173, b. 24 December 1898, d. December 1960
     Born on Saturday, 24 December 1898 in Hampreston, DOR, ENG.1,2 Lilly Beatrice Emily Sellers was the daughter of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White.2 Lilly was baptised on 5 February 1899 in Hampreston, Wimborne, DOR, ENG.; Lily Beatrice Emily, of Frederick John & Sarah Ann Sellers; her birth was father, Frederick John Sellers of 'Uddens', Hampreston, a Farm Laborer(sic). Mother: Sarah Ann Sellers formerly White. on Monday, 6 February 1899 in Wimborne, DOR, ENG.2 Lilly married, at age 20, Alfred James Wyatt, aged 22 , son of Moses Wyatt and Annie Eliza Street, on Wednesday, 14 May 1919 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, Walter Edward Sellers and Winifred Ethel May Young also attended."Alfred James Wyatt, 21, Bachelor, Dairyman, (of) Dudsbury: Father, Moses Wyatt, a Labourer; and Lilly Beatrice Emily Sellers, 20, Spinster (of) Dudsbury: Father, Frederick John Sellers, a Carter. Witnessed by Walter Edward Sellers and Winifred Ethel May Young. - All sign?3"
Her death was registered in the December 1960 quarter in the Poole Registration District; December.4,5

Child of Lilly Beatrice Emily Sellers and Alfred James Wyatt

Citations

  1. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1899, Mar Qtr. Wimborne 5a/236."
  2. Lilly Beatrice Emily Sellers, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, R.D. Wimborne. 1899 Birth in the sub-district of Wimborne in the County of Dorset. No. 463 (unknown file date).
  3. Copy marriage certificate, "No. 131."
  4. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.
  5. FreeBMD. GRO Deaths, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1960. Dec Qtr, Bournemouth 6b/109
    Wyatt, Lily B E. 61.

Gladys Margaret Mabel Sellers

F, #174, b. September 1901, d. September 1902
      The birth of Gladys Margaret Mabel Sellers was registered in September 1901 in the Wimborne Registration District.1 She was the daughter of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White.1 Gladys was baptised on 29 September 1901 in West Parley, DOR, ENG.; Gladys Margaret Mabel daughter of Frederick SELLARS of West Parley, Labourer and Sarah Anne his wife.2
Her death was registered in the September 1902 quarter in the Christchurch Registration District.3 She was buried on 3 September 1902 in West Parley, DOR, ENG, of East Parley. Aged 1 year.4

Citations

  1. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1901. Sep Qtr. Wimborne 5a/234."
  2. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1902. Sep Qtr, Christchurch 2b/386. Aged 1."
  4. Unknown author, PR: Parley Burials 1813-1967.

Lilian Kate Dunford

F, #175, b. 12 January 1910, d. 17 September 1983
     Born on Wednesday, 12 January 1910 in Wareham, DOR, ENG.1,2 Lilian Kate Dunford was the daughter of James Dunford.3 Lilian married, at age 23, Frederick George Sellers, aged 21 , son of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White, on Friday, 22 September 1933 in Wimborne St.Giles, DOR, ENG, William Dunford also attended."Frederick George SELLERS, 22, Bachelor, Dairyman of East Parley, Christchurch. Father: Frederick George SELLERS (deceased), Carter, and Lilian Kate DUNFORD, 23, Spinster of The Wyke, Monkton St.Giles, DOR. Father: James Dunford, Carter. All details appear to be written by Edgar J Janson (?)-Smith, Rector.Witnesses: William DUNFORD and Hilda DUNFORD.3" Lilian died on 17 September 1983 at age 73.2

Children of Lilian Kate Dunford and Frederick George Sellers

Citations

  1. FreeBMD. GRO Births, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1910, Mar Qtr. Wareham 5a/257
    Dunford, Lilian Kate.
  2. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.
  3. Marriage Certificate: 1933, Marriage solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of St.Giles in the County of Dorset. No. 296.

Frederick J Sellers1

M, #176, b. 1 November 1936, d. 23 September 1985
     Born on Sunday, 1 November 1936 in Wimborne, DOR, ENG.2 Frederick J Sellers was the son of Frederick George Sellers and Lilian Kate Dunford. Frederick died on 23 September 1985 at age 48.3

Citations

  1. FreeBMD. GRO Births, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1936. Dec Qtr, Wimborne
    Sellers, Frederick J. Mother's maiden surname: Dunford.
  2. FreeBMD. GRO Births, online http://www.freebmd.org.uk/, 1936. Dec Qtr, Wimborne 5a/262
    Sellers, Frederick J. Mother's maiden surname: Dunford.
  3. Interview, Kathleen Phyllis Sellers.

Bessie Elford

F, #177, b. 25 July 1892, d. 20 March 1975
     Born on Monday, 25 July 1892 in Milton Abbas, DOR, ENG.1 Bessie Elford was the daughter of Thomas Elford and Mary Eliza Hannam2; her birth was registered by Mary Eliza Hannam mother, Mary ELFORD formerly HANNAM on Tuesday, 6 September 1892 in Milton Abbas, DOR, ENG.2 Bessie married, at age 28, Walter Edward Sellers, aged 24 , son of Frederick John Sellers and Sarah Ann White, on Saturday, 21 May 1921 in West Parley, Wimborne, DOR, ENG, Winifred Ethel May Young and William Montague Young also attended."Walter meet Bessie while they were in domestic service together. They were married after banns in the Established Church. Witnesses: Winifred Ethel May YOUNG and William YOUNG. All signed their names.3" Bessie died on 20 March 1975 in West Parley, DOR, ENG, at age 82.4 She was buried after 20 March 1975 in West Parley, DOR, ENG.

Citations

  1. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District of Blandford, 1892 Birth in the Sub-Dist' of Milton Abbas in the County of Dorset. Entry 123, Book 20. (unknown file date).
  2. Birth Certificate issued by the GRO (unknown file date).
  3. Marriage Certificate. 1836 Act: 1921. Married in the Parish Church in the Parish of West Parley in the county of Dorset. Entry No.136.
  4. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Headstone - Open book type. 'IMO my dearly beloved wife Bessie SELLERS at rest 20th March 1975. Aged 82 years.'

Charlotte Ann Miller

F, #178, b. 15 September 1878, d. 14 October 1975
     Born on Sunday, 15 September 1878 in West Parley, DOR, ENG.1,2 Charlotte Ann Miller was the daughter of John Miller and Emma Jane Allen. Charlotte married, at age 24, Aaron Sellers, aged 57 , son of Richard Seller and Louisa Sausom, on Tuesday, 23 December 1902 in Christchurch, County of Southampton, ENG, "Aaron SELLER, aged 55, Widower, Labourer, Living in East Parley. Fathers Name: Richard SELLER (Deceased) Labourer; & Charlotte Ann MILLER, aged 24, Spinster Living in East Parley. Fathers Name: John MILLER. Labourer. Aaron made his X mark, Charlotte signed her name. Witnesses: Charles RANDALL & Mary Elizabeth RANDALL.3,4" Charlotte died on 14 October 1975 in Charminster, DOR, ENG, at age 97; Charlotte Ann Sellers, formerly Miller, b. 15th September 1879 Dorset. Informant: John Howard, Occupier, Hernison DorchesterRegistered 15th October 1975.5,2 She was buried in West Parley, DOR, ENG, 'In loving memory of Aaron SELLERS died June 30th 1916 aged 71 years, also his wife Charlotte Ann SELLERS died October 14th 1975 aged 97'.6

Child of Charlotte Ann Miller

Children of Charlotte Ann Miller and Aaron Sellers

Citations

  1. The General Registrars Office Indexes "1878, Dec Qtr. Wimborne 5a/267."
  2. Death Certificate. GRO Copy, Death. Entry No.133. R.D. Weymouth, S.D. Dorchester, DOR.
  3. Marriage Certificate: Pg 125. Entry 249.
  4. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  5. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address, 'In loving memory of Aaron SELLERS died June 30th 1916 aged 71 years, also his wife Charlotte Ann SELLERS died October 14th 1975 aged 97.'
  6. Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  7. Charlotte Ann Miller, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO (unknown file date).
  8. Charlotte Ann Miller, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Registration District Christchurch. 1903 Birth in the Sub-district of Christchurch in the County of Southampton. No. 470. (unknown file date).
  9. 1911 England & Wales Census, RG14/12247 RG78 PN693 RD260 SD2 ED3 S/No.298.
  10. Charlotte Ann Miller, Birth Certificate issued by the GRO, Regstration District of Wimborne. 1908 Birth registered in the Sub-district of Wimborne in the County of Dorset. No 345. (unknown file date).