SELLER, James W. P.
Source: Beadle, J. H. 1880 History of Parke
County, Indiana (from Historic notes on the Wabash Valley and History of Vigo
& Parke County) Chicago: H. H. Hill & N. Iddings, Publishers
SELLER - James W. P. Seller, M.D., retired, Bridgeton, was born in Monroe County, Indiana December 4, 1820, and is the son of John F. and Rebecca Seller. The former was born February 22, 1791 in Kentucky. He was a farmer, storekeeper and mechanic, and was in the War of 1812. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and in politics was a Whig. He moved from Kentucky. to Monroe Co; lived there 3 years and moved to Greencastle, where he died1876. Dr. Seller's mother was born in Kentucky in 1798 and died about 1874. The doctor had a good education. He attended college at Greencastle and Crawfordsville. He attended Greencastle when there was but one teacher, Rev. Cyrus NUTT. He graduated from the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati in 1833 o4 34. He began the practice of medicine in 1844 Putnam Co and practiced there one year, then came to where he now resides. He has had a good practice, but is now enjoying the peaceful shades of private life. The doctor was married October7, 1847 to Susan F. McFarland, daughter of Benjamin and Susan S. McFarland. Her father was in the War of 1812. They have six children: Benjamin F, born July 26, 1848; Amanda E, June 13, 1853diedApril 20, 1858; John W July 31, 1855; Charles F April 26, 1857; Louisa June 14, 1859; James M, August 22, 1862. Dr. Seller now has about 640 acres of good land one mile So. of Bridgeton. He and his wife are both members of the Baptist church. He is a republican and a highly respected citizen and gentleman.