Harry Orrin Seelye, son of Charles Wesley and Sarah Frances (Parsons) Seelye,
was born Oct. 6, 1882 in Centralia, IL coming with the family to Blunt
Dakotaterritory in 1883 from IL.

It has been said " I Never Knew that he could hang onto Fifty cents"
pertaining to his living near Hamilton, MT.

Since coming from Forsyth nine years, he lived alone in the Woodside farming
area. In 1939 he moved near Grantsdale Bridge farming area of the central
Bitter Root Valley.

He passed away at three AM May. 15, 1940 at the Daly Hospital, followingan
extended illness due to diabetes, at Hamilton, MT. Presbyterian services were
held Sat. afternoon at the Dowling Cemetery at Hamilton. Grantsdale Neighbors
served as pallbearers. H V Gilmore, Otis Lyndes, V O Swanson, John Jackman,
Howard Stewart and Fred Simmons. A sister, Mrs Riehm from Forsyth tookcare
of the expenses.

Note: from Virginia May (Sunkel) Macek, 10 March 1996;
This ' Harry" I never heard of ever-! and nver knew anyone in our family had diabetes-very 'mysterious:! If he lived until 1940 I think it's funny I neverheard any mention of him.

Census Place: Odin, Marion, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254234 National Archives Film T9-0234 Page 157A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Charles SEELYE Self M M W 41 NY
Sarah SEELYE Wife F MW 31 VA
Frederick H. SEELYE Son M S W 14 MN
George E. SEELYE Son M S W 12 IL
Libby V. SEELYE Dau F S W 10 IL
Effie A. SEELYE Dau F S W 7 IL
Annie M. SEELYE Dau F S W 5 IL
Martha B. SEELYE Dau F S W 3 IL
Charles P. SEELYE Son M SW 5M IL