Seller - James M b. 1845
Source: H.W. Beckwith History (Chicago: HH Hill, 1880) p 375
James M. SELLER was born Dec 20, 1845 in Montgomery Co. He derived his education from the common schools and academy. In 1869 he began the study of law with James McCABE of Williamsport. He further studied with John M. BUTLER of Crawfordsville. Ater studying one year he went to ILL where he was engaged in teaching for 3 years and at the same time pursued his studies.Returning to Indiana, he associated himself with John W. SMITH for the practice of his profession, in 1872 in Williamsport.
In 1874 he located in Crawfordsville where he has become established. In 1876 he formed a partnership with James WRIGHT and this firm still continues to do business under the firm name of Wright & Seller. Mr. S. is a staunch democrat and in 1880 was a candidate for the state leg. Mr. S. was marr. May 1,1877 to Laura HEATON daughter of James Heaton Sr one of the oldest settlers in the co. She was b. May 1, 1846. They have had two children: William born June 9, 1878 and an infant, deceased. The Heatons are related to Gen. WS Hancock, and figure din the Revolution. Mr. Seller is a Mason, and an active temperance worker. Mrs. Seller is a member of the Methodist Church.