William R. Seely


ENTERPRISE MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN BED
William R. Seely, Aged 67, Had Suffered From Heart Trouble For Some Time
WELL KNOWN IN VICINITY

William R. Seely, aged 67 years, well known resident of Enterprise, was found dead in bed at about 6 o’clock Sunday morning. He had suffered from heart trouble for some time but on Saturday was about his home the same as usual.

Mr. Seely was born at Wallaceville on March 7, 1862, son of William and Charlotte Seely. About 45 years ago at Meadville he was united in marriage with Hattie Faunce, who survives him with the following children: Mrs. Charles Warner of Titusville, Mrs. Richard Emerson, who resides north of the city, and Bert Seely at home.

There are also the following brothers: John Seely of Troy Center, Burt Seely of Spring township, Joseph Seely of Portland, N.Y., Charles Seely of Oil City.

The deceased was a member of the Enterprise M.E. church and held in high esteem by a large circle of friends.

The body was prepared for burial at the W.J. Arnold mortuary in this city and will be taken to the home today. Funeral services will be held at the Troy Center M.E. church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. and the interment will be made in the Troy Center cemetery.

Published in the Titusville Herald, September 9, 1929 page 2

[Lineage – William Robert; William Arthur; Alva; Samuel; Unknown]