Harriet (Harriett) Sellars

Female 1845 -

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  • Name Harriet (Harriett) Sellars 
    • Due to other Black families with the surname of Sellars from Alamance County, NC that have ties to other Trollingers it is most likely that the proper spelling of Harriet's maiden name is also Sellars versus Sellers.
    Birth Aug 1845  NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Person ID I25207  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family Alfred Trollinger,   b. Abt 1845, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Martha Trollinger,   b. Abt 1851, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Nash Washington Trollinger,   b. Abt 1853, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1914, Denver, Denver, CO Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 61 years)
     3. Elizabeth "Eliza" Trollinger,   b. Abt 1858, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jun 1946, Indianapolis, Marion, IN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 88 years)
    +4. Sarah Trollinger,   b. Jun 1884, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID F8841  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2016 

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  • Notes 
    • Maiden name from marriage record of son Nash

      It is likely that Harriet nee Sellars (b Aug 1845 and married to Alfred Trollinger) and Preston Sellars (b abt 1853 and married to Amanda Trollinger) are siblings. Reference Preston's record for more information.

      1870 United States Federal Census
      Name: Alfred Trollinger
      Age in 1870: 25
      Birth Year: abt 1845
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Home in 1870: Graham, Alamance, North Carolina
      Race: Black
      Gender: Male
      Post Office: Graham
      Occupation: Works on Railroad
      Household Members: Name Age
      Alfred Trollinger 25 North Carolina; black
      Harriet Trollinger 24 North Carolina; black
      Martha Trollinger 19 North Carolina; black
      Nash Trollinger 16 North Carolina; black
      Eliza Trollinger 11 North Carolina; black
      Jacob Trollinger 4 North Carolina; black
      (Domestic Servant) Leathy Jordan 25 North Carolina; Female; Mulatto
      William Jordan 8/12 North Carolina; Mulatto

      1880 United States Federal Census
      Name Harriet Trolinger
      Age 35
      Birth Date Abt 1845
      Birthplace North Carolina
      Home in 1880 Graham, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
      Dwelling Number 343
      Race Black
      Gender Female
      Relation to Head of House Mother-in-law
      Marital Status Married
      Father's Birthplace North Carolina
      Mother's Birthplace North Carolina
      Cannot Read Yes
      Cannot Write Yes
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      Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
      Washington Wagner 28 Self (Head)
      Eliza Wagner 19 Wife
      Harriet Trolinger 35 Mother-in-law

      1900 United States Federal Census
      Name: Harriet Trollinger
      Age: 54
      Birth Date: Aug 1845
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Home in 1900: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
      Race: Black
      Gender: Female
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Marital Status: Widowed
      Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
      Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
      Occupation: Washerwoman
      Neighbors: View others on page
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Harriet Trollinger 54
      (Daughter) Sarah Trollinger 15 (Jun 1884) North Carolina; Occupation: Washerwoman; Single