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Descendants of Hendrick Henry Sellen

Generation No. 2


2. MARY ELIZABETH3 SELLEN (HENDRICK HENRY2, JACOB1 VON SELLEN) was born Abt. 1690 in Pennsylvania, and died 1764. She married ARNOLD JR. VAN FOSSEN. He was born 1644 in Krefeld, Rhenish Prussia, Germany.

Notes for ARNOLD JR. VAN FOSSEN:
He emigrated from Krefeld, Germany to America around 1684. He was a member of the Germantown Mennonite Church in 1708.
     
Children of MARY SELLEN and ARNOLD VAN FOSSEN are:
  i.   SIBELLA4 VAN FOSSEN, b. 1691; m. CHRISTOPHER ZIMMERMAN.
  ii.   MARIEKE VAN FOSSEN, b. 1693; m. PAUL HENDRICKS.
  iii.   JOHN VAN FOSSEN, b. 1695; m. ELIZABETH BON.
  iv.   CONRAD VAN FOSSEN, b. 1699.
  v.   MARY VAN FOSSEN, b. 1700; m. JOHANES BEAN.
  vi.   LEONARD VAN FOSSEN, b. 1701.
  vii.   ADAM VAN FOSSEN, b. 1703; m. CATHERINE VAN FOSSEN.


3. ANNA MARIA3 SELLEN (HENDRICK HENRY2, JACOB1 VON SELLEN) was born 1690 in Pennsylvania, and died September 07, 1745. She married GERHARD GARRETT INDEHAVEN. He was born May 12, 1681 in Mulheim an der Ruhr Germany.

More About ANNA MARIA SELLEN:
Fact 2: Mennonite Burying Ground, Skippack Twp, PA.

Notes for GERHARD GARRETT INDEHAVEN:
He was baptized May 12, 1681 at the Reformed Church inn Mulheim an der Ruhr. He came to America with his parents. Gerhard and his brother, Herman, bought 440 acres on the upper side of Skippack Creek, Gerhard built a grist mill near the village of Skippack, PA.

He was an Elder of the Reformed Church at Skippack, PA. in 1727. He signed his name "Gerhard in Hoven". He is listed on the 1734 Philadelphia Landholders List, he is living in Parkiomen & Skippake Twp., he owns 200 acres of land.

More About GERHARD GARRETT INDEHAVEN:
Fact 2: Mennonite Burying Ground, Skippack Twp, PA.
     
Children of ANNA SELLEN and GERHARD INDEHAVEN are:
  i.   EVERT EDWARD4 INDEHAVEN, b. August 17, 1708; d. 1747.
  ii.   MARGRIET ANNA MARGREDA INDEHAVEN, b. September 04, 1711; d. September 10, 1745; m. JOHANNES PETER KEITER; b. 1716; d. 1745, Pennsylvania.


4. PETER LUDWICK3 SELLEN (HENDRICK HENRY2, JACOB1 VON SELLEN) was born 1691 in Pennsylvania, and died 1776 in York Co., Pennsylvania. He married (1) ADRIANNA VAN SINTEEN. He married (2) ANNA MARGARET.

Notes for PETER LUDWICK SELLEN:
There is a Peter Sell listed as a landholder in Philadelphia County, Creesam Township with 60 acres of land in 1734.

He was an Innkeeper in Pennsylvania around 1747.
     
Children of PETER SELLEN and ADRIANNA VAN SINTEEN are:
9. i.   ISAAC4 SELLEN, b. 1735; d. 1799.
  ii.   JACOB SELLEN, b. 1737; d. 1813.
  iii.   ELIZABETH SELLEN, b. February 01, 1737/38; d. June 19, 1811, Frederick Co., MD.


5. BARBARA3 SELLEN (HENDRICK HENRY2, JACOB1 VON SELLEN) was born 1692 in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and died 1769 in Pennsylvania. She married MATTHIAS TYSON, son of CORNELIUS TYSON and MARGARET. He was born 1682 in Krefeld, Rhenish Prussia, Germany, and died April 08, 1766 in Perkiomen, Montgomery Co., PA..

More About BARBARA SELLEN:
Fact 2: Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery, Philadelphia Co., PA.

Notes for MATTHIAS TYSON:
Matthias Tyson is listed on the 1734 Philadelphia County Landholders list, he is living in Parkiomen & Skippake Township, he owns 200 acres of land.

Matthias Tyson's will dated Sept. 2, 1758 was probated July 26, 1766.

Matthias emigrated to America before 1710, he settled in Germantown, Philadelphia Co. PA., he was naturalized in 1709. He bought 193 acres of land from Willian and Ann Christian Dewees a papermaker, and Cornelius and Margaretta Dewees.

Matthias Petitioned the Court of Quarter Session to lay out the Skippack Road May 13, 1712.

More About MATTHIAS TYSON:
Fact 2: Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery, Philadelphia Co., PA.
     
Children of BARBARA SELLEN and MATTHIAS TYSON are:
  i.   HENRY4 TYSON, b. 1716; d. 1819, PA; m. MADELINE CUSTER; b. 1728.
  Notes for HENRY TYSON:
He was blind.

  ii.   CORNELIUS TYSON, b. 1720; m. BARBARA PENNYPACKER, March 30, 1738.
  iii.   JOHN TYSON, b. 1720; m. SUSANNA UPDEGRAVE.
10. iv.   MARGARET TYSON, b. 1721.
  v.   WILLIAM A. TYSON, b. March 23, 1721/22, PA; d. January 28, 1810, PA; m. ALICE NASH; b. 1738; d. January 28, 1810.
  vi.   BENJAMIN TYSON, b. December 23, 1728, Pennsylvania.
  vii.   PETER TYSON, b. 1729, Pennsylvania; d. 1766; m. MARGARET HENDRICKS.
11. viii.   ESTHER SELLEN TYSON, b. Abt. 1734; d. Limerick, PA..
  ix.   JOSEPH TYSON, m. (1) ANN NASH; m. (2) HANNAH UPDEGRAVE.


6. JOHN3 SELLEN (HENDRICK HENRY2, JACOB1 VON SELLEN) was born 1701 in Pennsylvania, and died July 20, 1764 in Pennsylvania. He married ANNA MARIA RUDI Abt. 1720 in Pennsylvania. She was born Abt. 1700 in Pennsylvania.

More About JOHN SELLEN:
Fact 2: Sells Farm, Under the Dam, Montgomery Co., PA.
     
Children of JOHN SELLEN and ANNA RUDI are:
12. i.   SOLOMON4 SELLEN, b. 1731.
  ii.   ABRAHAM SELLEN, b. 1734.
  iii.   HENRY SELLEN, b. 1737.
  iv.   PETER SELLEN, b. 1740.
  v.   ANTHONY SELLEN, b. 1743.
  vi.   SAMUEL SELLEN, b. 1745.
  vii.   BENJAMIN SELLEN, b. 1746.
13. viii.   ELIZABETH SELLEN, b. 1750, Pennsylvania; d. August 1789, Northampton Co., PA..


7. ANTHONY3 SELLS (HENDRICK HENRY2 SELLEN, JACOB1 VON SELLEN) was born September 21, 1712 in Pennsylvania, and died March 02, 1792 in Mt. Joy Township, Pennsylvania. He married CATHERINE SCHNEIDER in Mt. Joy Township, Pennsylvania. She was born 1720 in York Co., PA., and died January 07, 1792 in Huntingdon Co., Pa..

Notes for ANTHONY SELLS:
Anthony lived in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Baree Township where he is listed on the tax rolls for the years 1773, 1775, 1776 and 1779, from 1782 to 1784 the tax list showed him still in Bedford County but in Huntingdon Township. His son Ludwick set up a hotel and became active in Civil Affairs in this township.

There was an indenture in York Co., PA., dated May 21, 1751 which states: "Anthony Sell, farmer, of Little Conewango received title to 200 acres of land in "Diggs Choice" paid for by "his deceased father", Henry Sell". This indenture was recorded in Frederick Co., Maryland, June 7, 1751.

On Jan. 7, 1792, Anthony prepared his will naming his wife Catherine and his children. The original will, proved in Huntingdon County Court on March 2, 1792 was written in German. A copy of the English translation reads as follows: In the name of God Amen. I Anthony Sell, of the town of Huntingdon in the township and county of Huntingdon, in the State of Pennsylvania, husbandman, being considerably advanced in age, but in health of body, of sound mind and disposing memory, do make this my last will and testament. Unto my beloved wife Catherine on hndred pounds in gold or silver lawful money of Pennsylvania, to be put to youse by the Executor and paying my wife Catherine the lawful interest of said money yearly as long as she lives, and after her death the aforesaid hundred pounds to be equally divided between my son John and my son Solomon Sell; also one feather bed and oe milk cow, to her own use, besides her thirds, and all the rest and residue of my personal estate, together with all my real estate, I do hereby authorize and direct my executors to sell within the space of one year after my decease. Item - unto my son Lodowick Sell 240 pounds. Item - unto my son Abraham Sell 245 pounds. Item - unto my daughter Sofia, who married Frederick Ashbaugh, 105 pounds. Item - unto my grandson Abraham Brumbaugh, only child of my daughter, Ester, who married Conrad Brumbauch, the sum of 65 pounds...when he attains the age of twenty-one. And whereas my son Solomon Sell had six bonds of one hundred pounds each bond, and taken land for the said bonnds in the State of North Carolina from Henry Harklerode who stands indebted for said bonds. I give and bequeath unto my said son Solomon Sell one hundred pounds out of the said land... the land to be praised and equally divided...unto my sons, except Lodowick and Abraham, until their bequests are raised to 245 pounds. My son Solomon to receive an equal share...for his trouble and expenses he has been to recover and get the said land. William Herrick and son Solomon Sell were named Executors. Signed 7 January 1792, Anthony X Sell (his mark). On March 2, 1792, the will of Anthony Sell, deceased Yeoman, proved in court: his executors to file inventory on or before March 21, 1792.
     
Children of ANTHONY SELLS and CATHERINE SCHNEIDER are:
14. i.   ANTHONY JR.4 SELLS, b. Abt. 1740, Pennsylvania; d. 1815.
15. ii.   SOLOMON SELLS, b. September 22, 1740, Pennsylvania; d. May 21, 1816, Bristol, Washington Co., Virginia.
16. iii.   LUDWICK SELLS, b. February 15, 1742/43, York Co., Pennsylvania; d. October 13, 1823, Dublin, Franklin Co., OH..
17. iv.   JOHN SELLS, b. March 04, 1745/46, Pennsylvania; d. May 21, 1816, Clermont Co., OH..
18. v.   ABRAHAM SELLS, b. October 28, 1752, Pennsylvania; d. Port Ryerse, Ontario, Canada.
19. vi.   ESTHER SELLS, b. Abt. 1755, Pennsylvania; d. Bef. June 07, 1792, Huntingdon Co., Pa..
20. vii.   SOPHIA SELLS, b. November 26, 1756, Pennsylvania; d. 1817, Lincoln Co., Canada.


8. ABRAHAM3 SELLEN (HENDRICK HENRY2, JACOB1 VON SELLEN) was born 1715 in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and died June 16, 1786 in Littlestown, York Co., PA.. He married (1) LOUISA CHARLOTTE FORNEY March 11, 1741/42 in Germany Twp, York Co., PA.. She was born April 24, 1718 in Wachenheim, Germany, and died in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He married (2) MARIA JOHANNA ZIMMERMAN Abt. 1751. She was born Abt. 1720, and died Aft. 1786 in Littleston, York Co., PA..

Notes for ABRAHAM SELLEN:
He was a Captain of York Co., Pennsylvania Infantry during the Revolutionary War. He was a large landowner and cabinet maker, he is buried in a marked grave at Christ Church Cemetery in Littlestown, PA.

He had a log cabin and a barn about one mile from his father's plantation, he lived there until he died.


More About ABRAHAM SELLEN:
Fact 2: Christ Church Cemetery, Littleston, PA.
Fact 5: Cabinet Maker
     
Child of ABRAHAM SELLEN and LOUISA FORNEY is:
21. i.   JACOB4 SELLS, b. December 10, 1742, Littleston, York Co., PA.; d. October 23, 1825, Adams Co., PA..
     
Children of ABRAHAM SELLEN and MARIA ZIMMERMAN are:
22. ii.   EVA CATHERINE4 SELLS, b. 1750, Littleston, York Co., PA.; d. Aft. 1797, Frederick Co., MA..
23. iii.   MARIE EVE SELLS, b. August 14, 1753, Littleston, York Co., PA.; d. March 23, 1813, Silver Run, Carroll Co., MD..
24. iv.   ADAM SELLS, b. 1755, Littleston, York Co., PA.; d. 1820, Mt. Joy Township, Adams Co., PA..

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