SEELYE – On June 3, 1909, ANDREW JACKSON, in his 82d year, beloved husband of the late Kate M. Seelye.
The funeral services will be held at his late residence, No. 11 South Carrollton avenue, on Saturday, at 2 P.M. Interment private.
Published in the Sun (Baltimore, MD), Friday, June 4, 1909 page 19
MR. A. J. SEELYE DEAD
Octogenarian Had Charge Of One Of The First Sleeping Cars.
Mr. Andrew Jackson Seelye, 82 years old, who had charge of one of the first sleeping cars on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, died yesterday morning from the infirmities of age at his home, 11 South Carrollton avenue. He had been confined for about two months.
Born in Philadelphia, he came here in the fifties and entered the service of the Baltimore and Ohio and served for more than 25 years in various capacities. He left to become a patrolman. He was first stationed in the old Western district, and later was transferred to the Southwestern. He remained on the force 12 years, going thence with Bartlett, Hayward & Co. Here he injured his leg.
Mr. Seelye was a distant relative of the late P.T. Barnum, the circus man. He is survived by two sons, George A. and William S. Seelye, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth V. Geddes, of Catonsville, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Published in the Sun (Baltimore, MD) Friday, June 4, 1909 page 14
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