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everyday family affairs which occur in any In 1865, a church was constructed on the block north and east of the house; James contract. Undoubtedly many church meetings had been held at the Seely' s during the interim; it is likely small meetings were still conducted there. Ti thing hay was stacked on the north side of the Seely lot during 18 67. That same year Justus Wellington Seely, a brother to William, built the first frame barn on his lot between street. This property is still owned by Seely descendants. Under an act passed by the Utah Legislature, Mt. Pleasant was formally civil election was held in May, and Bishop Seely was elected Mayor for 1868-1869. In 1879 he was reelected and served until 1884. Through the years city meetings were held at the homes of council members until in 1877 they " a reasonable price. " The Seely home undoubtedly housed many of these meetings. I n September, 1868, Brigham Young and a group of church leaders visited Mr. Pleasant. They were met in Fountain Green by the Mt. Pleasant brass band, directed by James Hansen. They were escorted first to Bishop Seely' s home where they were welcomed by the Sunday School travels, a congregational meeti ng was held at the bowery. Such hospitality received from the by stake presidents. Another great-grandfather of the author' s. 14 |
