History of Greene County, Pennsylvania

ASA M. SELLERS, farmer, Rogersville, Penn.—The gentleman whose name heads this sketch is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Greene County, Penn., where he was born July 8, 1828. His father and mother were David and Elizabeth Sellers, who were also natives of this county, and remained here until their death. Asa Sellers was united in marriage March 31, 1855, with Jane Orndoff. Mrs. Sellers was born in Center Township March 23, 1832. Her parents were William and Salome Orndoff (nee Wisecarver). To Mr. and Mrs. Sellers have been born six children, of whom four are living—Elizabeth S., wife of Carey Grimes; William L., Atkinson H. and David R. The deceased are Mary A. and Adda M. Mr. Sellers has been engaged in farming and raising stock all his life, and owns about 200 acres of land where he and family reside. In politics he is a Republican.

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Samuel P. Bates

Nelson, Rishforth & Co., Chicago. 1888

Transcribed by Annette Bame Peebles

The Greene County, Pennsylvania Biographies Project – http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~arkbios/Greene/index.html.

Date of Transcription: 15 June 2007