Will of "Edward Sealley of the twon of Bridgwater ... Being Sick of Body", dated 25 May 1698, proved 17 Apr 1699, names son Benjamin [two thirds of my Interest in Taunton North Purchase]; son John [other third], wife Elizabeth [all my Lands within the township of Bridgwater]. Wife to be executrix. 18 Apr 1699: Inventory of Edward Sellee Late of Bridgwater deceased: £122-13-0, by Samuell Allen se:, William Brett, Daniel Perkins.
"SEALY. - Edward Sealy m. Elizabeth, wid. of James Howard, and D. of John Washburn, and settled in W. B., and had Benjamin 1693, John 1697; his will 1698; names his ss. Benjamin of Easton (or North Purchase) and John of Bridgewater. The family all went to E. John of E. m. Sabrina, D. of Jona. Snow Esq. 1818. - The name is now generally written Seele or Selee."
[Note: a transcription may be found MD, Vol. 15, p. 251.] 10 Sep 1694: John Wasburne, Thomas Washburne, Joseph Washburne, Jonathan Washburne, James Washburne, Edward Seely, Samuel Kingsley, William Orcutt, Sarah Washburne all of Bridgewater for 44 shillings grant to Samuel Washburne 25 acres of land it being left unwilled by our Father & ffather in law John Washburne Deceased.
