Ludwig Sells Memorial - September 10, 1915
Ludwig Sells was a pioneer in 1790 in the area known today as Dublin, Ohio. His descendants include the proprietors of the Sells Circus, the founder of Dublin and the founders of Upper Arlington. The following articles and memorabilia from a family reunion in 1915 explain his life and genealogy:
The Sells brothers of the Sells circus are mentioned in this article from 1915 that provides an overview of Ludwig Sells’ life and family.
King Thompson, a founder of Upper Arlington, is mentioned in this 1915 article as a relative of Ludwig Sells. The historic Sells home, now transformed into a large estate, was recently up for sale in Dublin.
The name of one of Upper Arlington’s founders, Benjamin Sells Thompson, is barely visible at the bottom of this newspaper clipping from 1915. His wife, Catherine, appears in the paragraphs above.
The actual registry page from the September 10, 1915 memorial / reunion event with the names of Ben Thompson (a founder of Upper Arlington) and his wife, Catherine.