Welcome to the
Sellers Hall website. This is a work in progress. This page was set up
to bring awareness to a historic home that is deserving of being saved
and restored for future generations, but is in danger of falling
forever to
ruins. Eventually there will be information on the Sellers family, as
well as the Garrett's and other related families. Also,
due to numerous genealogical questions, and a few suggestions, there
will be information pertaining to other families and areas of
interest. Thank you for visiting
& enjoy the journey...............
Historic
Sellers Hall
Sellers Hall, built c1684, was home to the
first registered resident in Upper Darby. Samuel Sellers, along with
his brother George, settled on this property c1682, living in a cave
until the completion of the house. This is the ancestral home of the
Sellers family from which later generations, all descended from
Samuel, built their residences in the surrounding area. Not only were
the Sellers one of the families who's history in this country precedes
the founding of our Nation, but they were & still are very
prominent in society. They have made many contributions locally as well
as nationally, which are recorded in our history. They were also well
known abolitionists, along with the Garrett & Pennock
families. Sellers Hall is linked to the Underground Railroad, being one
of the homesteads that gave shelter to slaves seeking freedom. The
house stands now on the grounds of St. Alice Parish, in Upper Darby,
Pa., which adds another interesting chapter into this homes past.
~ Unfortunately, this once beautiful home is
close to ruins. Over 300 years it has stood, but has now become the
victim of neglect........................
Here you will find links
to history & photos relating to Sellers Hall:
(depending on your internet connection, it may take a
few minutes for photos to load)
History
Timeline for Sellers Hall *being corrected & updated
Photos
Various
Photos - 1800's to early 1900's
Photos from 2004 - Exterior & 2nd floor
Photos from 2004 - 3rd Floor & Basement
unexplained photos -
boooo!!!
Landscape,
Charles Willson Peale
Links - (if you have a link you would like added please
contact me)
Check These Out
General Genealogical Information:
Resources
Genealogical Resources
Contact:
please type Sellers
Hall in subject line
noname19082@yahoo.com
Sellers Hall c1906
Engraved stone outside of side door "C. Smedley"
