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Seelye Amanda Hough (Bibbins) 20 AUG 1888 - 17 NOV 1964

She was the daughter of Benjamin G. Hough (APR 1857 - 1932) and Amelia Jane Seelye (Hough) (9 NOV 1854 - 8 MAY 1938).
Seelye was married to Francis Eugene Bibbins, Jr. on 8 JUN 1910 in Indianapolis, Ind.
Francis Jr. was born on 28 SEP 1883 in Beloit, Wisc and died on 8 DEC 1951 (age: 68) in Indianapolis, Ind. and was buried on 12 DEC 1951 in Crown Hill Cmty - sec 78 lot 192 .
He was the son of Francis Eugene Bibbins, Sr (3 DEC 1855 - 23 DEC 1928) and Mary O'Holloran (Bibbins) (8 APR 1863 - 16 NOV 1942).
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Seelye's middle name on her Birth Certificate wa Amanda, and on her marriage license.
At the time of her death it was reported as Amelia.
Ameilia was her mother's name.
But Amanda was her grandmother's name.
At the time of her death it was reported as Amelia.
Ameilia was her mother's name.
But Amanda was her grandmother's name.

Name: Seelye Amanda Hough
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1910
Marriage Place: Marion, Indiana
Father: Benj G. Hough
Mother: Amelia Seelye
Spouse: Francis Eugene Bibbins
FHL Film Number: 499394
Reference ID: no 57, p72
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1910
Marriage Place: Marion, Indiana
Father: Benj G. Hough
Mother: Amelia Seelye
Spouse: Francis Eugene Bibbins
FHL Film Number: 499394
Reference ID: no 57, p72
Another example of localization in early research collaborations, Eli Lilly & Co., of
Indianapolis, Indiana, engaged in collaborative research with Purdue University. Lilly hired
Purdue grads, like director of research development H.W. Rhodehamel, chief pharmacist
F.E. Bibbins, and assistant chief engineer J.C. Siegesmund. Pharmaceutical research
scientist
(EARLY ACADEMIC SCIENCE AND THE BIRTH OF INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH )
The Albert and Ruth Hart family never saw or visited Ruth's mother - Seelye until 1963 - shortly berofre her death and when she didn't know who we were because of Alheimer's. Seely and her husband Francis. They disowned Ruth and her family when she married Albert. The Bibbins' were important in Indianapolis and didn't consider Albert Sr. as good enough to join their family. His father was a fruit and vegetable broker, and that wasn't in the same class as Francis - who was Chief Pharacist at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis. So we never communicated with them, except for a financial agreement in 1952 to let Seelye keep the income from the Lilly stock which he had left to Ruth in his Will. (and possession of the stock certificates).
Ruth's brother, Eugene and his wife Bobby also never visited with us - although he did send a Chrismas gift to the kids every year. We just didn't really understand whom it was from.
The saving grace, for us, from the Bibbins family was my Great Aunt Bessie Bibbins Hencke - who loved all of us, visited with us often, and cared for us until the time of her own death in 1972.
Ruth's brother, Eugene and his wife Bobby also never visited with us - although he did send a Chrismas gift to the kids every year. We just didn't really understand whom it was from.
The saving grace, for us, from the Bibbins family was my Great Aunt Bessie Bibbins Hencke - who loved all of us, visited with us often, and cared for us until the time of her own death in 1972.
name relation age m-status born f-born m-born Occ.
Francis E. Bibbins : Boarder 32 S Indiana Indiana Indiana Chemist - Laboratory
Name: Seelye Amelia Bibbins
: Seelye Amelia Hough
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1888
Birth Place: Ligonier Nob, Indiana
Father: Benjamin Hough
Mother: Seelye Ameli
SSN: 309480327
Notes: Sep 1962: Name listed as SEELYE AMELIA BIBBINS
: Seelye Amelia Hough
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1888
Birth Place: Ligonier Nob, Indiana
Father: Benjamin Hough
Mother: Seelye Ameli
SSN: 309480327
Notes: Sep 1962: Name listed as SEELYE AMELIA BIBBINS
Mrs. Seelye A. Bibbins, 8515 N. Penn.,
mother of Mr. Eugene B. Bibbins and
Mrs. Albert Hart,
sister of Mr. David Hough and
Mrs. Mabel Rockstroh,
grandmother of 4,
passed away Tuesday.
Funeral Thursday afternoon 2:30 o'clock, Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary.
Friends invited.
Funeral Thursday afternoon 2:30 o'clock, Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary.
Friends invited.




name relation age born in father born mother born Occ.
Francis E. Bibbins : head 36 Wisconsin Mass Wisconsin Chemist - Chemical Mfgr.
Seelye Bibbins : wife 31 Indiana Penn Indiana
Eugene Bibbins : son 8 Indiana Wisconsin Indiana
Ruth Bibbins : dau 2 1/12 Indiana Wisconsin Indiana
name relation age born in father born mother born Occ.
Francis E. Bibbins : head 46 Wisconsin New York Wisconsin Chemist - Pharmecutical
Seelye A. Bibbins : wife 41 Indiana Penn Indiana
Eugene B. Bibbins : son 18 Indiana Wisconsin Indiana
Ruth A. Bibbins : dau 12 Indiana Wisconsin Indiana
Name : Francis Bibbins
Age : 56
Birthplace : Wisconsin
Marital status : Married
Street : 728B Spring Mill Val
Occupation : Pharmacist
House Owned or Rented : Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented : 18,000
Income : 5000+
Household Members :
Name : Age
Francis Bibbins : 56
Sellye Bibbins : 51
Ruth Bibbins : 22
Dr. Francis Bibbins Dies;
Retired Lilly Pharmacist Dr. Francis E. Bibbins, 68 years old, chief pharmacist for Eli Lilly & Co., many years, died Saturday in his home, 150 West 64th Street.
He had been employed by the drug manufacturing company 45 years until his retirement 3 years ago.
A native of Beloit, Wis., Dr. Bibbins had lived in Indianapolis 48 years.
He was graduated from Purdue University in 1904 and then attended the pharmaceutical school of Butler University.
Dr. Bibbins was a member of the Central avenue Methodist Church, Marion Lodge of the F & A.M. Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Raper Commandery, Indiana Academy of Science, American Pharmaceutic Association, American Chemical Society, Columbia Club and Indianapolis Athletic Club.
He was a member and past president of the board of directors of the Butler pharmaceutical school.
Funeral arrangements have been delayed pending the return home of a son, Capt.Eugene B. Bibbins, serving in Korea.
Services will be at the Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Survivors, besides his son, are the widow, Mrs. Seelye A. Bibbins; a daughter, Mrs. Albert D. Hart, Chicago; a sister Mrs. Fred Hencke, Lafayette and four grandchildren.
Retired Lilly Pharmacist Dr. Francis E. Bibbins, 68 years old, chief pharmacist for Eli Lilly & Co., many years, died Saturday in his home, 150 West 64th Street.
He had been employed by the drug manufacturing company 45 years until his retirement 3 years ago.
A native of Beloit, Wis., Dr. Bibbins had lived in Indianapolis 48 years.
He was graduated from Purdue University in 1904 and then attended the pharmaceutical school of Butler University.
Dr. Bibbins was a member of the Central avenue Methodist Church, Marion Lodge of the F & A.M. Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Raper Commandery, Indiana Academy of Science, American Pharmaceutic Association, American Chemical Society, Columbia Club and Indianapolis Athletic Club.
He was a member and past president of the board of directors of the Butler pharmaceutical school.
Funeral arrangements have been delayed pending the return home of a son, Capt.Eugene B. Bibbins, serving in Korea.
Services will be at the Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Survivors, besides his son, are the widow, Mrs. Seelye A. Bibbins; a daughter, Mrs. Albert D. Hart, Chicago; a sister Mrs. Fred Hencke, Lafayette and four grandchildren.
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