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Henry Clay Sellers Obituary
1934

Henry Clay Sellers
Last rites for Henry Clay Sellers, aged 72, well known resident of the Clarksville section, who died last Thursday at 12:20 o'clock at his home, were held last Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 1 o'clock at the Clarksville Christian Church. Rev. C. G. Aldrich conducted the services. Interment was in Hewitt Cemetery.
Mr. Sellers was born in West Virginia, September 17, 1862, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sellers, but lived in this district for several years. He was formerly a farmer and carpenter.
His wife, Mrs. Belle Fordyce Sellers, died several years ago. He is survived by three sons: Glenn Sellers, Clarksville; William E. Sellers, of Fayette City, and Frank Sellers, of Clarksville; one daughter, Mrs. John Black of Detroit, Mich.; four brothers, James, T. J. and Mallard Sellers, of Middlebourne, W. Va., and Frank Sellers, St. Marys, W. Va., and 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Democrat Messenger, October 30, 1934 (Greene County, PA)

HENRY CLAY SELLERS DIES, AGED 72 YEARS
CLARKSVILLE, Oct. 25. - Henry Clay Sellers, aged 72 years, well known resident of the Clarksville district, died at his home at 12:20 o'clock today. Mr. Sellers was born in West Virginia, September 17, 1862, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sellers, but had lived in this district for many years. He followed farming and carpenter work until his advanced years compelled him to retire.
His wife, Mrs. Belle Fordyce Sellers, died several years ago. He is survived by three sons: Glenn Sellers, Clarksville; William E. Sellers, of Fayette City, and Frank Sellers, of Clarksville, and one daughter, Mrs. John Black, of Detroit, Mich. He leaves four brothers, James, T. J. and Mallard Sellers, of Middlebourne, W. Va., and Frank Sellers, St. Marys, W. Va. He leaves 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Short services will be held in the home Saturday afternoon at 1:30, followed by services at 2 o'clock in the Christian Church here. Rev. C. G. Aldrich will conduct the services. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery.
Newspaper obituary, date and source unknown (Greene County, PA)

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