Irving Family History
Habakuk Seely
Abt 1655 - 1658 (~ 3 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Habakuk Seely was born Abt 1655, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA (son of Obadiah Seely and Mary Angell); died 13 Jun 1658, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA. Other Events:
- _UID: 78DFC8CFF0971240BD40D566C227523F79B9
Notes:
Died at age 3.
Obidiah is SGS (http://www.seeley-society.net) Id#20
2. Obadiah Seely was born Bef 5 Jun 1614, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK; was christened 5 Jun 1614, St Stephens Parish: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK (son of William Seely and Alyce Bysell/ Bissell); died 25 Aug 1657, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA; was buried , Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA. Other Events:
- Notable: was an immigrant from England, one of the original founders of Stamford, CT (established in 1640)
- _UID: 9B6B0E8C703EEC43BFA7BA77C396025DCCB9
Notes:
See book "The Seelys of New Brunswick", page 340.
However, the following information puts doubt in the accuracy of the Seelys book on Obadiah's parentage, birth, and his wife's birth name.
For years genealogists thought that both Obadiah and Nathaniel were sons of Robert Seeley and Mary Mason. However, there were always many questions about this assumption. There is documentary proof that Nathaniel Seeley was the son of Robert Seeley and Mary Mason. A christening record for Nathaniel Seeley is in the St. Stephens parish record for 16 Sep 1627. No documentary evidence can be found showing Obadiah is their son. The 1 May 1629 record was for a Nathaniel Hoskins son of Robert and Mary Hoskins. The Seeley Genealogical Society did DNA testing of direct line male descendants of both Obadiah and Nathaniel. The DNA testing showed that Obadiah and Nathaniel are not brothers and are in fact at least 50 generations apart from any common ancestor.
Obadiah is believed to be a son of William Seeley of Birmingham, England. If he is the son, he was christened 5 Jun 1614, St. Martin's parish, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He married in Stamford, Connecticut, Mary, widow of John Miller who died 1642, Stamford, Connecticut. SGS research can find no proof this Mary was Mary Angel. It is good to know someone else is working on a Seeley line. I hope the above information may help you in your continued research. -- Clair L. Hendrickson
On 30 Aug 2008 This database was updated for corrected parentage and dates for this Obadiah.
Obidiah is SGS (http://www.seeley-society.net) Id# 4.Obadiah married Mary Angell 1644/1645, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA. Mary (daughter of James Angel and Elliot Anna) was born Abt 1616, , , England, UK; died 1665, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA. [Group Sheet]
3. Mary Angell was born Abt 1616, , , England, UK (daughter of James Angel and Elliot Anna); died 1665, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA. Other Events:
- _UID: 00A8182851DBD446A64F9025AA2D879CD26E
Notes:
Mary was the widow of John Miller who died 1642 in Stamford CT and had three sons by John.
Mary's birth surname is unproven. Surname spelling is Angel or Angell.
Alternate birth info for Mary is 1623 Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.
Alternate death info for Mary is 7 Nov 1666 Stamford, Fairfield, CT
A chart prepared by Leslie Seely of Easttown, NJ: Mary Huster Miller sister of Robert Huster and widow of John Miller married Obadiah Seely, about 1648.Notes:
When married - She was 32, He was 31
Children:
- Obadiah Seely was born Abt 1645, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA; died 25 Jul 1680, Fairfield, Fairfield, CT, USA.
- Cornelius Seely was born 1650, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA; died Aft 1714, Bedford, Westchester, NY, USA.
- Jonas Seely was born 22 Jul 1652, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA; died 27 Mar 1703, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA.
- 1. Habakuk Seely was born Abt 1655, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA; died 13 Jun 1658, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA.
Generation: 3
4. William Seely was born Bef 1588, , Warwickshire, England, UK. Other Events:
- _UID: CAD36F2629360940A012FFEE6CAE03C25875
William married Alyce Bysell/ Bissell St. Stephens: London, Middlesex, England, UK. Alyce was born , Sheldon, Warwickshire, England, UK. [Group Sheet]
5. Alyce Bysell/ Bissell was born , Sheldon, Warwickshire, England, UK. Other Events:
- _UID: CB17B5E243377B42943F98756089C695D478
Children:
- Sarah Seely was born 22 Oct 1609, Sheldon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
- Samuel Seely was born 15 Mar 1612, St. Martin Church: Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
- 2. Obadiah Seely was born Bef 5 Jun 1614, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK; was christened 5 Jun 1614, St Stephens Parish: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK; died 25 Aug 1657, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA; was buried , Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA.
- Mary Seely was born 19 Jan 1617, St. Martin Church: Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
6. James Angel Other Events:
- _UID: AB6D8C5B48387A4880D4CD17EAC05F52D473
James — Elliot Anna. [Group Sheet]
7. Elliot Anna Other Events:
- _UID: BD99B46B6ED40F4DAAF8CD1C7D6C9FF21877
Children:
- 3. Mary Angell was born Abt 1616, , , England, UK; died 1665, Stamford, Fairfield, CT, USA.