The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-08-30
DEATH OF HON. URI sEELEY.

In the death Of Mr. Seeley, we lose an
old and respected citizen. having settled |
on the place where he lived and died
more than sixty years ago. His death
took place at his homestead, located
some two miles east Of the town, on the
South Ridge Road, on Friday evening
last August 10th. His age was Sc years.
His general health and strength for some
time past has been gradually giving way.
and but a short time since a sudden i'll
ness or decline had called about him his
nearest relatives some of whom were
still with him at the time of his death.
From this sudden illness be so far recov-
cred or rallied as to be able to be out and
superintend his harvesting and other
farm labor as he had done for so many
long years, and even up to a late hour of
his life was able to attend to general bu-
siness. very fully maintaining his mental
faculties.
Mr.. Seeley was we'll and favorably
known over the whole Western Reserve,
and in the earlier years OF his life occu-
pied prominent position. not only in
all Northern Ohio, but throughout the
State, aud from time to time important
and responsible positions. both by elec.
tion and appointments. He was Sheriff
of Geauga county, embracing what is now
Geauga and Lake, at that time a very i'm.
portant Office, from 1924 to 1928 In
1912 he represented with marked abil-
ity this district in the Senate Of Ohio.
In 1885 he was appointed by the State
one Of the Commissioners TO run and es-
tablish the disputed or contested bound.
airy between Ohio and Michigan. which
At that time. as many of our readers will
remember. threatened to involve the
two States in a general civil war. In this
matter his strong judgment and convic
tions positive and outspoken. had
large influence with those connected with
him, and greatly aided in the restoration
Of peace and quiet in the disputed terri
tory.
Mr. Seeley was one Of the first anti
slavery men Of Ohio, one of the "Old Lib
erty Guard" celebrated for their hatred
Of slavery and the unhinching support
and main tainance of their faith and prin-
ciples In lS43, he was a delegate to the
first AntiSlavery National Convention,
held at Buffalo, where James G. Birney
was put in nomination for President. In
lS4S he was a member Of the Free Soil
Convention, held in the same city. that
put in nomination for President. Martin
Van Buren,, and Charles Francis Adams
for Vice President Both with time and
money in all practicable ways, the de-
ceased contributed to the building up Of
an anti-slavery sentiment in the North,
working with Giddings, Wade, and other
strong and prominent anti-slavery men
of the Reserve, and lived to see the great
end and results for which he labored so
| many years-the overthrow OF slavery.
and freedom in every State in the Union
fully established.
Mr.. Seeley had been a member of the
| Presbyterian, now Congregational
Church, in Painesville from its first or.
ganization, and has always been liberal
contributor in building up that demon
ination. He was an elder in the Church
for many years, and in the absence of the
rector often conducted the services.
In his social relations Mr.. Seeley was
quite as outspoken as in his political and
religious sentiments, and his home was
ever the embodiment of hospitality.
The deceased leaves a second wife, his
first having died a number Of years ago,
and children as follows: Boudinot See
ley, an only son, and three daughters,
Mrs. Parthena j. Keith, Mrs. Lavina
Gould and Mrs. Elizabeth Turney, all OF
whom were present at his burial. Two
other daughters, Mrs. Brewster. Of Aus
ulcu hOOub hhA ~AAS
Anna Willard died some years earlier.
The funeral services were held at his
family residence last Sunday afternoon,
Rev. s. R. Blake, of Concord, N. H.,
officiating, the attendance was very
large, old friends and acquaintances being
present from all parts of this and ada
cent counties. The deceased has left
quite large estate, the result of an
industrious and active business life
Painesville Telegraph.
Many of our readers are acquainted
With the children and grand children Of
Of Mr.. Seeley. Boudinot Seeley has been
at Buckhorn Furnace many years. Mrs.
Keith, wife of Col F. NJ. Keith. resided
here for several years. Mrs Gould. wife
of Orrin Gould, is mother of Mr.. Willard
OF Milton Furnace. She made a temper
,nce speech at the Fair Ground in this
place July Is. 1874. The wife of S. B.
Steece, formerly Postmaster at IrontoD,
IS daughter Of Mrs. Willard deceased.
and grand daughter OF Mr. Seeley.