To mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States of America, a national “America 250” commemoration has taken shape featuring numerous celebrations across the country in 2026.
For its part in the commemoration, the Seeley Genealogical Society (SGS) is collecting information from its members to highlight the Revolutionary War service of our Seeley Ancestors. The Society will share this information with the public on the SGS Website and SGS Facebook throughout 2026.
Patriots, Loyalists, Neutrals, and shades in between; our colonial Seeley ancestors experienced the American Revolutionary War - a war that was both a revolution and a civil war. Many directly participated in the war, whether as a patriot or a loyalist. Some were not involved in the fighting but had their predilections. All had their reasons for whichever side they swayed. Ultimately, the loyalists prevailed and the United States of America was born.
Who were these patriot, loyalist, and neutral but vested Seeleys? What was their fate? How are you connected to them? Family history shapes it's descendants; shapes all of us into who we are today. Knowing and sharing information about the Seeleys who served during (or in some other way participated in) the American Revolutionary War is another piece of this historical puzzle.
The Society has taken an initial stab at identifying Seeleys who participated in the war effort by pulling together information from three sources:
The result is a list of names outlining the details of the lives and military service of Seeleys during the Revolutionary War era. The collected names and information are on the Society’s can be accessed below.
If you can add information to what is already known about Seeleys on the list please do so. And, we would welcome information and stories from those who have information about the Revolutionary War service of Seeleys who are NOT on the list.
Periodically during 2026, we will highlight the information and stories of select Seeleys of the American Revolution on the website, through Facebook, and in the newsletter.
