Francis Selleck (abt. 1846 - 1891)

Born about 1846 in Canada

Descendants

Died 14 Sep 1891 at about age 45 in Minnesota

Biography

Francis Selleck was a native of Canada, born about 1846. He left home when about twenty years of age and located in LaCrosse, Wisconsin for a short time. He then returned to his former home in Canada and remained for about five years, again returning to LaCrosse where he engaged in farming for six years. In the spring of 1878 he came to Lincoln County and located a claim in section 32, Hendricks Township. He built a small cabin and then went back to Wisconsin for about a year. In the spring of 1879 he removed his family to his claim in Lincoln County and established a permanent home. He took an interest in public affairs and assisted in the organization of Hendricks Township. He afterwards became a member of the board of supervisors. He became a man of influence in his community and was held in high esteem by his acquaintances. Mr. Selleck was married in 1870 to Miss L. Perry and their family consisted of three sons, John, Charles and Albert.

Early History of Lincoln County, Compiled by A. E. Tasker.

Sources

• *"Minnesota State Census, 1885," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQF6-C5V : 4 August 2017), Francis Selleck, Hendricks, Lincoln, Minnesota; citing p. 2, volume Lincoln, Rock, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 565,745.

• Early History of Lincoln County, Compiled by A. E. Tasker; Lake Benton News Print (1936); transcribed by Vicki Bryan. http://genealogytrails.com/minn/lincoln/bios_s.htm (Accessed 11/19/18)

• Find a Grave ID # https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57916804/francis-selleck