Sellars Family Encyclopedia - User contributions [en]

Megan Baker

2026-03-30T12:19:11Z

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'''Megan Baker''' is the sister of [[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]] and the daughter of [[David Baker]] and [[Linda Baker]].

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[David Baker]], [[Linda Baker]]
* '''Siblings:''' [[Erin Sellars]], [[Brent Baker]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Linda Baker

2026-03-30T00:05:42Z

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[[File:Linda_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Linda Baker]]
'''Linda Baker''' is the mother of [[Erin Sellars]] and the wife of [[David Baker|Dr. David Baker]].

== Life ==
Linda was primarily a stay-at-home mother, raising her three children—[[Erin Sellars|Erin]], [[Megan Baker|Megan]], and [[Brent Baker|Brent]]—as the family moved through several Texas cities.

The family lived in [[San Antonio, Texas]] and [[Nacogdoches, Texas]] before settling in [[Austin, Texas]] when Erin was in the 8th grade. This move eventually led to the children attending [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westlake_High_School_(Texas) Westlake High School].

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[David Baker|Dr. David Baker]]
* '''Children:''' [[Erin Sellars]], [[Megan Baker]], [[Brent Baker]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]

David Baker

2026-03-30T00:05:42Z

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[[File:David_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Dr. David Baker, DDS]]
'''Dr. David Baker, DDS''' is a dentist based in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutto,_Texas Hutto, Texas], with over 35 years of experience in the field. He is the father of [[Erin Sellars]].

== Early Life and Education ==
David attended the '''[[University of Texas at San Antonio]]''' (UTSA) for his undergraduate studies. He earned his dental degree (DDS) from the '''[[University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio]]''' (UTHSCSA) in 1988.

== Career ==
Dr. Baker is a practitioner at [https://www.huttohippodental.com/ Hutto Hippo Family Dental] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutto,_Texas Hutto, Texas]. He also maintains a presence in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Lake_Hills,_Texas West Lake Hills, Texas]. His practice covers a wide range of dental specialties, including:
* [[Pediatric dentistry]]
* [[Cosmetic dentistry]]
* [[Orthodontics]]
* [[Endodontics]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.healthgrades.com/dentist/dr-david-baker-xw26g Dr. David Baker on Healthgrades]

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Linda Baker]]
* '''Children:''' [[Erin Sellars]], [[Megan Baker]], [[Brent Baker]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dentists]]

File:Linda portrait.jpg

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== Summary ==
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File:David portrait.jpg

2026-03-30T00:05:29Z

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Family Historian Questionnaires

2026-03-29T23:59:53Z

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The '''Family Historian Questionnaires''' are tailored lists of questions designed to elicit missing information from key family members to expand the [[Sellars Family Encyclopedia]].

== [[Donna Sellars|Donna Sellars Questionnaire]] ==
''Donna is the primary keeper of the family archives and the greatest source of historical information.''

* '''Childhood:''' What are your earliest memories of living at [[6446 Ridgemont Dr]]? Who were your closest neighborhood friends?
* '''Heritage:''' Can you provide the names of your mother Annette's parents (your grandparents) and any stories about their immigration from Italy to Chicago?
* '''Heritage:''' Do you know the names of Annette's other siblings besides Frank Coglianese?
* '''Career:''' What was your specific job role at '''Southern Life''' when you met Keith?
* '''Relocation:''' What year did the family move from [[5738 Valley Mills]] to [[302 Larchbrook]]?
* '''Artifacts:''' Are there any specific documents or photos from the "Southern Life" era that we should prioritize digitizing?

== [[Keith Sellars|Keith Sellars Questionnaire]] ==
* '''Military:''' What was the name of the submarine you served on in the U.S. Navy?
* '''Military:''' Do you have any specific stories from your deployment during [[w:World War II|World War II]]?
* '''Career:''' What was your specific job role at '''Southern Life''' when you met Donna?
* '''Athletics:''' What are some of your favorite memories of playing golf at the [[Dallas Athletic Club]] during Eric and Carrie's childhood?

== [[Carrie Sellars|Carrie Sellars Questionnaire]] ==
* '''Career:''' Which specific high school drill teams or dance teams have you choreographed routines for?
* '''Career:''' Do you have any favorite memories or major awards from your years as a trainer at '''Class Studios'''?
* '''Childhood:''' What is your favorite memory of the family Christmases at [[2800 Live Oak Dr]]?

[[Category:Archives]]

Carrie Sellars

2026-03-29T23:12:20Z

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[[File:Carrie_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Carrie Sellars]]
'''Carrie Sellars''' (born July 24, 1986) is a fitness trainer and dance choreographer based in [[Dallas, Texas]]. She is the sister of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]].

== Early Life ==
Carrie was born on July 24, 1986, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. She grew up in [[Garland, Texas]] alongside her brother, Eric, primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]].

She attended Price Elementary and Vanston Middle School before graduating from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School]. Following high school, she did not attend college.

== Career ==
Carrie is currently a trainer at [https://class-studios.com/ Class Studios] in [[Dallas, Texas]]. In addition to her work in fitness, she is a specialized dance choreographer, creating routines for high school [[w:Drill team|drill teams]] and dance teams across the region.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_Creek,_Dallas Turtle Creek, Dallas] (Current residence)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1986 births]]

File:Carrie portrait.jpg

2026-03-29T23:12:10Z

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Proposal of Eric to Erin

2026-03-29T23:10:46Z

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The '''Proposal of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] to [[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' took place on July 11, 2008, on the island of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John,_U.S._Virgin_Islands St. John] in the [[U.S. Virgin Islands]].

[[File:Proposal_photo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Eric and Erin on St. John on the day of their engagement, July 11, 2008.]]

== The Event ==
Eric proposed to Erin on '''Postage Stamp Beach''' (a secluded spot on the island) during a family vacation with the [[David Baker|Baker family]]. The trip was originally organized to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Erin's parents, [[David Baker]] and [[Linda Baker]], who graciously shared their celebration for the proposal.

== Aftermath ==
The proposal led to the couple's [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|wedding]] on January 9, 2009, in Austin, Texas.

[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:2008 events]]

File:Proposal photo.jpg

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Maintenance script: Photo of the proposal on St. John, July 11, 2008

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Main Page

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Welcome to the '''Sellars Family Encyclopedia'''.

This is a private, long-term knowledge base inspired by the [https://whoami.wiki/blog/personal-encyclopedias Personal Encyclopedia] model. It tracks our history, people, and shared memories.

[[File:Family_cover.jpg|center|450px|The Sellars Family: Eric, Erin, Baker, and Maxyn.]]

== Portals ==
* '''[[People]]''' — Biographies of family, friends, and ancestors.
* '''[[Events]]''' — A chronological record of significant milestones (Weddings, Births, etc.).
* '''[[Vacations]]''' — Detailed itineraries and memories from family travels.
* '''[[Archives]]''' — Scanned documents, records, and family artifacts.

== Guidelines ==
* '''Family Focus:''' Only create pages for people and events related to our family.
* '''External Linking:''' Notable businesses, places, or products should link to Wikipedia or official websites.

[[Category:Main Page]]

Main Page

2026-03-29T23:03:09Z

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Welcome to the '''Sellars Family Encyclopedia'''.

This is a private, long-term knowledge base inspired by the [https://whoami.wiki/blog/personal-encyclopedias Personal Encyclopedia] model. It tracks our history, people, and shared memories.

[[File:Family_cover.jpg|center|600px|The Sellars Family: Eric, Erin, Baker, and Maxyn.]]

== Portals ==
* '''[[People]]''' — Biographies of family, friends, and ancestors.
* '''[[Events]]''' — A chronological record of significant milestones (Weddings, Births, etc.).
* '''[[Vacations]]''' — Detailed itineraries and memories from family travels.
* '''[[Archives]]''' — Scanned documents, records, and family artifacts.

== Guidelines ==
* '''Family Focus:''' Only create pages for people and events related to our family.
* '''External Linking:''' Notable businesses, places, or products should link to Wikipedia or official websites.

[[Category:Main Page]]

File:Family cover.jpg

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Keith Sellars

2026-03-29T21:18:45Z

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[[File:Keith_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Keith Sellars]]
'''Keith Sellars''' is the father of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. He and his wife, [[Donna Sellars]], are members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club] and currently reside at [[4159 Manorview Lane]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Keith attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School], where he was a member of the school's [[w:Golf|golf]] team during his student years.

== Career ==
Keith began his career on the technical side of '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]], where he met his wife, [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd]].

He subsequently built a long-term career in the high-speed printing industry. Through a series of corporate evolutions and acquisitions, he worked for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Océ Océ], and ultimately [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon], specializing in their industrial printing divisions.

== Athletics and Hobbies ==
Keith has a lifelong passion for golf, a sport he shared with his son, [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], from an early age. During Eric's childhood and high school years, the two played at various courses around the Dallas area, eventually playing most of their rounds at the '''[[Dallas Athletic Club]]'''.

While his son's high school team at North Mesquite practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course], Keith's membership at the DAC provided a consistent home for the family's shared athletic history.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

File:Keith portrait.jpg

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Donna Sellars

2026-03-29T21:17:45Z

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[[File:Donna_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Donna Ann Lloyd Sellars]]
'''Donna Ann Lloyd Sellars''' is the mother of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. She and her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], are members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club] and currently reside at [[4159 Manorview Lane]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Donna is the daughter of [[Maxon Lloyd]] and [[Annette Lloyd]]. She grew up at [[6446 Ridgemont Dr]] in [[Dallas, Texas]], where her parents lived for the remainder of their lives. She attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillcrest_High_School_(Dallas) Hillcrest High School] in Dallas.

== Career and Marriage ==
Donna met her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], while they were both working at '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]]. Following the birth of her children, she served as a stay-at-home mother, raising Eric and Carrie in [[Garland, Texas]].

== Family History ==
Donna is the primary keeper of the [[Sellars Family Archives]], maintaining many of the family's physical records, historical documents, and genealogical data.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Keith Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Parents:''' [[Maxon Lloyd]], [[Annette Lloyd]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

File:Donna portrait.jpg

2026-03-29T21:17:32Z

Maintenance script: Portrait of Donna Ann Lloyd Sellars

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The Art of Maxon Lloyd

2026-03-29T21:12:48Z

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'''The Art of Maxon Lloyd''' is a collection of oil paintings created by [[Maxon Lloyd]] during his retirement years.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Maxon_painting.jpg|Landscape with barn and field
File:Maxon_still_life.jpg|Still life with pitcher and fruit
File:Maxon_bluebonnets.jpg|Texas bluebonnets landscape
File:Maxon_water_scene.jpg|Water scene with trees and reflections
</gallery>

== Overview ==
Maxon Lloyd was a prolific oil painter, focusing on his craft following his retirement from [[w:Western Electric|Western Electric]] in 1986. His work often featured landscapes, still lifes, and scenes inspired by his travels across the Central Plains during his career.

Several of his original works are currently held and displayed by members of the [[Sellars family]].

== Works ==
* '''Landscapes:''' Many of Maxon's paintings depict rural scenes, barns, and natural vistas, reflecting his roots in [[w:Norton, Texas|Norton, Texas]] and his years traveling for work. Notable examples include his depictions of Texas bluebonnets.
* '''Still Lifes:''' Maxon also produced various still life compositions featuring traditional subjects like pottery and fruit.

[[Category:Archives]]
[[Category:Art]]

File:Maxon bluebonnets.jpg

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Maintenance script: Additional examples of Maxon Lloyd's oil paintings

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File:Maxon water scene.jpg

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File:Maxon still life.jpg

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Maintenance script: Additional examples of Maxon Lloyd's oil paintings

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The Art of Maxon Lloyd

2026-03-29T21:07:19Z

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'''The Art of Maxon Lloyd''' is a collection of oil paintings created by [[Maxon Lloyd]] during his retirement years.

[[File:Maxon_painting.jpg|thumb|right|300px|An example of Maxon Lloyd's oil paintings, showcasing his interest in landscapes and rural scenes.]]

== Overview ==
Maxon Lloyd was a prolific oil painter, focusing on his craft following his retirement from [[w:Western Electric|Western Electric]] in 1986. His work often featured landscapes, still lifes, and scenes inspired by his travels across the Central Plains during his career.

Several of his original works are currently held and displayed by members of the [[Sellars family]].

== Works ==
* '''Landscapes:''' Many of Maxon's paintings depict rural scenes, barns, and natural vistas, reflecting his roots in [[w:Norton, Texas|Norton, Texas]] and his years traveling for work.
* '''Still Lifes:''' Maxon also produced various still life compositions featuring traditional subjects.

[[Category:Archives]]
[[Category:Art]]

File:Maxon painting.jpg

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Maintenance script: Example of Maxon Lloyd's oil paintings

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Ruby Faye Sellars

2026-03-29T20:57:35Z

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'''Ruby Faye Sellars''' (May 29, 1929 – September 8, 2022) was a central figure in the Sellars family and a long-time member of the [[New Liberty Baptist Church]]. For many decades, she and her husband [[Everett Sellars]] resided at [[2800 Live Oak Dr]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life ==
Ruby was born in [[Daingerfield, Texas]], to '''Homer Nix''' and '''Ruby Inez Terry Nix'''. She was the oldest of ten siblings.

== Life in Mesquite ==
After moving to [[Dallas, Texas]] in 1959, the family settled at [[2800 Live Oak Dr]] in [[Mesquite, Texas]], where she raised her three children. This home became the primary site for family [[w:Christmas|Christmas]] gatherings for several generations of the family.

She was a member of [[New Liberty Baptist Church]] for over fifty years, where she and her husband, [[Everett Sellars]], were deeply involved in outreach programs.

== Family ==
Ruby married [[Everett Sellars]] on October 23, 1948, at the First Baptist Church of [[Daingerfield, Texas]].
* '''Children:''' Karen Malone, [[Keith Sellars]], Kevin Sellars
* '''Grandchildren:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]], Mona Moreland, Joshua Coleman
* '''Great-Grandchildren:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]], Michael Moreland, Amanda Moreland, Julia Coleman, Sofia Coleman

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:1929 births]]
[[Category:2022 deaths]]

Everett Sellars

2026-03-29T20:57:35Z

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'''Everett Sellars''' (August 26, 1925 – December 16, 2006) was a [[World War II]] veteran and a career professional in the railway industry. For many decades, he and his wife [[Ruby Faye Sellars]] resided at [[2800 Live Oak Dr]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Military Service ==
Everett served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' Submarine Service as a torpedo man during [[World War II]].

=== Research Notes ===
* '''Pending Information:''' Consult [[Keith Sellars]] regarding the specific submarine(s) Everett served on and any notable service stories.
* '''Genealogy:''' Consult [[Donna Sellars]] regarding the deeper origins and ancestry of the Sellars family line.

== Career and Faith ==
He retired from the railway industry in 1985. A man of deep faith, he was a member of '''[[New Liberty Baptist Church]]''' in [[Garland, Texas]] for over fifty years.

== Family ==
Everett married his wife, '''[[Ruby Faye Sellars]]''', in 1948 in [[Daingerfield, Texas]]. Their home on [[2800 Live Oak Dr]] served as the central location for family [[w:Christmas|Christmas]] celebrations for their grandchildren, [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]].

* '''Children:''' Karen Malone, [[Keith Sellars]], Kevin Sellars

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Veterans]]
[[Category:1925 births]]
[[Category:2006 deaths]]

2800 Live Oak Dr

2026-03-29T20:57:27Z

Maintenance script: Created page for the Sellars family home on Live Oak Drive

'''2800 Live Oak Drive''' is a residence in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]]. It was the long-term home of [[Everett Sellars]] and [[Ruby Faye Sellars]] and served as a central gathering point for the [[Keith Sellars|Sellars family]] during the holidays.

== History ==
Everett and Ruby Faye lived at this address for many decades. The home is notably remembered as the location where [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]] spent the majority of their family [[w:Christmas|Christmas]] celebrations during their childhood.

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:Mesquite, Texas]]

Annette Lloyd

2026-03-29T20:54:59Z

Maintenance script: Added link to long-term residence on Ridgemont Dr

'''Annette Lloyd''' (née Coglianese) (d. 2009) was the maternal grandmother of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and the wife of [[Maxon Lloyd]].

== Life ==
Annette was born into a family of Italian immigrants in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago Chicago] area. She married [[Maxon Lloyd]] on January 9, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1963, the couple settled at [[6446 Ridgemont Dr]] in [[Dallas, Texas]], which served as their home for the remainder of their lives.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Maxon Lloyd]]
* '''Children:''' [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Siblings:''' Frank Coglianese (married to Sharon), and others.

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:2009 deaths]]

Maxon Lloyd

2026-03-29T20:54:59Z

Maintenance script: Added link to long-term residence on Ridgemont Dr

'''Maxon "Max" Lloyd''' (January 7, 1927 – May 15, 2019) was a veteran of the [[U.S. Navy]] and a long-time employee of [[Western Electric]]. He was the maternal grandfather of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]].

== Early Life ==
Max was born on January 7, 1927, in [[Norton, Texas]], to '''Bus Lloyd''' and '''Velma Lloyd'''.

== Military Service ==
He proudly served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' (Pacific Fleet) from December 1944 to June 1946, reaching the rank of Seaman First Class.

== Career and Life ==
In 1949, Max began a 37-year career as a Telephone Switch Installer for '''[[w:Western Electric|Western Electric]]''' (then a division of [[AT&T]]). His work required frequent relocation across the Central Plains until he settled in [[Dallas, Texas]] in 1963 at [[6446 Ridgemont Dr]], which remained his residence for the rest of his life.

In his retirement, he was a prolific oil painter (see '''[[The Art of Maxon Lloyd]]'''), and was known for his fishing and devotion to his grandchildren.

== Family ==
Max married '''[[Annette Lloyd|Annette Coglianese]]''' on January 9, 1954, in [[Chicago, Illinois]].
* '''Children:''' [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd Sellars]]
* '''Grandchildren:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Great-Grandchildren:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Veterans]]
[[Category:1927 births]]
[[Category:2019 deaths]]

Donna Sellars

2026-03-29T20:54:59Z

Maintenance script: Added link to childhood home on Ridgemont Dr

'''Donna Ann Lloyd Sellars''' is the mother of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. She and her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], are members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club] and currently reside at [[4159 Manorview Lane]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Donna is the daughter of [[Maxon Lloyd]] and [[Annette Lloyd]]. She grew up at [[6446 Ridgemont Dr]] in [[Dallas, Texas]], where her parents lived for the remainder of their lives. She attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillcrest_High_School_(Dallas) Hillcrest High School] in Dallas.

== Career and Marriage ==
Donna met her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], while they were both working at '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]]. Following the birth of her children, she served as a stay-at-home mother, raising Eric and Carrie in [[Garland, Texas]].

== Family History ==
Donna is the primary keeper of the [[Sellars Family Archives]], maintaining many of the family's physical records, historical documents, and genealogical data.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Keith Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Parents:''' [[Maxon Lloyd]], [[Annette Lloyd]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

6446 Ridgemont Dr

2026-03-29T20:54:49Z

Maintenance script: Created page for the Lloyd family home on Ridgemont Drive

'''6446 Ridgemont Drive''' is a residence in [[w:Dallas, Texas|Dallas, Texas]]. It served as the primary childhood home for [[Donna Sellars]] and was the long-term residence of [[Maxon Lloyd]] and [[Annette Lloyd]], who lived there for the remainder of their lives.

== History ==
The Lloyd family settled at this address in 1963 after Maxon's career with [[w:Western Electric|Western Electric]] brought them to Dallas. The home became a central gathering point for the family, spanning multiple generations including the childhood of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]].

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

Donna Sellars

2026-03-29T20:53:38Z

Maintenance script: Updated Donna Sellars with current residence in Mesquite

'''Donna Ann Lloyd Sellars''' is the mother of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. She and her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], are members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club] and currently reside at [[4159 Manorview Lane]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Donna is the daughter of [[Maxon Lloyd]] and [[Annette Lloyd]]. She attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillcrest_High_School_(Dallas) Hillcrest High School] in Dallas, Texas.

== Career and Marriage ==
Donna met her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], while they were both working at '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]]. Following the birth of her children, she served as a stay-at-home mother, raising Eric and Carrie in [[Garland, Texas]].

== Family History ==
Donna is the primary keeper of the [[Sellars Family Archives]], maintaining many of the family's physical records, historical documents, and genealogical data.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Keith Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Parents:''' [[Maxon Lloyd]], [[Annette Lloyd]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

Keith Sellars

2026-03-29T20:53:38Z

Maintenance script: Updated Keith Sellars with current residence in Mesquite

'''Keith Sellars''' is the father of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. He and his wife, [[Donna Sellars]], are members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club] and currently reside at [[4159 Manorview Lane]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Keith attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School], where he was a member of the school's [[w:Golf|golf]] team during his student years.

== Career ==
Keith began his career on the technical side of '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]], where he met his wife, [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd]].

He subsequently built a long-term career in the high-speed printing industry. Through a series of corporate evolutions and acquisitions, he worked for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Océ Océ], and ultimately [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon], specializing in their industrial printing divisions.

== Athletics and Hobbies ==
Keith has a lifelong passion for golf, a sport he shared with his son, [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], from an early age. During Eric's childhood and high school years, the two played at various courses around the Dallas area, eventually playing most of their rounds at the '''[[Dallas Athletic Club]]'''.

While his son's high school team at North Mesquite practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course], Keith's membership at the DAC provided a consistent home for the family's shared athletic history.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

5738 Valley Mills

2026-03-29T20:53:31Z

Maintenance script: Updated Valley Mills with move-out year

'''5738 Valley Mills''' is a residence in [[w:Garland, Texas|Garland, Texas]]. It was an early childhood home for [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]] before the family moved to [[302 Larchbrook]] in approximately 1995.

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[[Category:Garland, Texas]]

302 Larchbrook

2026-03-29T20:53:31Z

Maintenance script: Updated Larchbrook with move-in year

'''302 Larchbrook Drive''' is a residence in [[w:Garland, Texas|Garland, Texas]]. It served as the primary childhood home for [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]] during their formative years.

== History ==
The [[Keith Sellars|Sellars family]] relocated to this address from [[5738 Valley Mills]] in approximately 1995. During the years at Larchbrook, Eric and Carrie attended local schools including Price Elementary, Vanston Middle School, and [[North Mesquite High School]].

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4159 Manorview Lane

2026-03-29T20:53:30Z

Maintenance script: Created page for Manorview residence

'''4159 Manorview Lane''' is a residence in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]]. It is the current home of [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]].

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[[Category:Mesquite, Texas]]

Carrie Sellars

2026-03-29T20:09:21Z

Maintenance script: Added links to Garland childhood homes

'''Carrie Sellars''' (born July 24, 1986) is a fitness trainer and dance choreographer based in [[Dallas, Texas]]. She is the sister of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]].

== Early Life ==
Carrie was born on July 24, 1986, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. She grew up in [[Garland, Texas]] alongside her brother, Eric, primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]].

She attended Price Elementary and Vanston Middle School before graduating from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School]. Following high school, she did not attend college.

== Career ==
Carrie is currently a trainer at [https://class-studios.com/ Class Studios] in [[Dallas, Texas]]. In addition to her work in fitness, she is a specialized dance choreographer, creating routines for high school [[w:Drill team|drill teams]] and dance teams across the region.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_Creek,_Dallas Turtle Creek, Dallas] (Current residence)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]]

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1986 births]]

Eric Lloyd Sellars

2026-03-29T20:09:21Z

Maintenance script: Added links to Garland childhood homes

'''Eric Lloyd Sellars''' (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as '''Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property''' at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare]. He resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Eric was born on August 8, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. He grew up in [[Garland, Texas]], primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]].

He graduated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School] in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course]. Eric has cited his time on the golf team as a highly impactful part of his early education.

== Marriage and Family ==
Eric met '''[[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

They have two children:
* [[Baker Elizabeth Sellars|Baker Sellars]] (born November 8, 2014)
* [[Maxyn Emily Sellars|Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017)

=== Family Activities ===
As a family, the Sellars are active members of [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club] for [[tennis]] and [[golf]]. At home, Eric frequently plays [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] with his children, Baker and Maxyn.

== Career ==
Eric's professional career is centered on [[Intellectual Property Law]]. He currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare].

During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including '''[[Wong & Rees]]''' (located across from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi's_Stadium Levi's Stadium] in Santa Clara) and '''[[Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott]]''' (located at 99 Almaden in San Jose).

== Social History ==
During his years at the [[University of Texas at Austin]], Eric lived with friends [[Brian Beal]], [[Ryan George]], [[Joe Sandone]], and [[Brett Appolito]].

While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [[Austin, Texas]] (Current residence)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California] (2011–2017)
* [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail]] (Residence since 2017)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Athletic_Club Dallas Athletic Club] (Frequent golf venue during childhood and high school)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Spouse:''' [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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[[Category:Living people]]

5738 Valley Mills

2026-03-29T20:09:13Z

Maintenance script: Created page for the Valley Mills early childhood home

302 Larchbrook

2026-03-29T20:09:12Z

Maintenance script: Created page for the Larchbrook childhood home

'''302 Larchbrook Drive''' is a residence in [[w:Garland, Texas|Garland, Texas]]. It served as the primary childhood home for [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]] during their formative years.

== History ==
The [[Keith Sellars|Sellars family]] relocated to this address from [[5738 Valley Mills]]. During the years at Larchbrook, Eric and Carrie attended local schools including Price Elementary, Vanston Middle School, and [[North Mesquite High School]].

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:Garland, Texas]]

Donna Sellars

2026-03-29T20:07:06Z

Maintenance script: Updated Donna Sellars to include her role as a stay-at-home mother

'''Donna Ann Lloyd Sellars''' is the mother of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. She and her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], are long-time residents of [[Dallas, Texas]] and active members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club].

== Early Life and Education ==
Donna is the daughter of [[Maxon Lloyd]] and [[Annette Lloyd]]. She attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillcrest_High_School_(Dallas) Hillcrest High School] in Dallas, Texas.

== Career and Marriage ==
Donna met her husband, [[Keith Sellars]], while they were both working at '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]]. Following the birth of her children, she served as a stay-at-home mother, raising Eric and Carrie in [[Garland, Texas]].

== Family History ==
Donna is the primary keeper of the [[Sellars Family Archives]], maintaining many of the family's physical records, historical documents, and genealogical data.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Keith Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Parents:''' [[Maxon Lloyd]], [[Annette Lloyd]]

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

Keith Sellars

2026-03-29T20:01:44Z

Maintenance script: Updated Keith Sellars with detailed professional history (Siemens, Océ, Canon)

'''Keith Sellars''' is the father of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. He and his wife, [[Donna Sellars]], are long-time residents of [[Dallas, Texas]] and active members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club].

== Early Life and Education ==
Keith attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School], where he was a member of the school's [[w:Golf|golf]] team during his student years.

== Career ==
Keith began his career on the technical side of '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]], where he met his wife, [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd]].

He subsequently built a long-term career in the high-speed printing industry. Through a series of corporate evolutions and acquisitions, he worked for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Océ Océ], and ultimately [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon], specializing in their industrial printing divisions.

== Athletics and Hobbies ==
Keith has a lifelong passion for golf, a sport he shared with his son, [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], from an early age. During Eric's childhood and high school years, the two played at various courses around the Dallas area, eventually playing most of their rounds at the '''[[Dallas Athletic Club]]'''.

While his son's high school team at North Mesquite practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course], Keith's membership at the DAC provided a consistent home for the family's shared athletic history.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Dallas, Texas]]

Vacations

2026-03-29T16:02:26Z

Maintenance script: Created Vacations portal

Welcome to the '''Vacations''' portal. This page tracks our family travels, itineraries, and shared memories from around the world.

== International Travels ==
* '''[[Family Trip to Ireland (July 2023)]]'''

== Future Entries ==
''This section will be expanded as more photos and memories are retrieved from the Google Photos archive.''

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[[Category:Vacations]]

Events

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Maintenance script: Created Events portal

Welcome to the '''Events''' portal. This page documents the major milestones and chronological history of the Sellars and Baker families.

== Life Milestones ==
* '''[[Wedding of Eric and Erin]]''' (January 9, 2009)
* '''[[Birth of Baker Sellars]]''' (November 8, 2014)
* '''[[Birth of Maxyn Sellars]]''' (July 11, 2017)

== Family Origins ==
* '''[[Meeting of Eric and Erin]]''' (2006)
* '''[[Proposal of Eric to Erin]]''' (2008)

== Relocations ==
* '''2011:''' Move to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California]
* '''2017:''' Move to [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail|Austin, Texas]]

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Main Page

2026-03-29T16:00:30Z

Maintenance script: Refactored Main Page with categories and Featured Page section

Welcome to the '''Sellars Family Encyclopedia'''.

This is a private, long-term knowledge base inspired by the [https://whoami.wiki/blog/personal-encyclopedias Personal Encyclopedia] model. It tracks our history, people, and shared memories.

== Featured Page ==
{{:The Art of Maxon Lloyd}}

== Portals ==
* '''[[People]]''' — Biographies of family, friends, and ancestors.
* '''[[Events]]''' — A chronological record of significant milestones (Weddings, Births, etc.).
* '''[[Vacations]]''' — Detailed itineraries and memories from family travels.
* '''[[Archives]]''' — Scanned documents, records, and family artifacts.

== Guidelines ==
* '''Family Focus:''' Only create pages for people and events related to our family.
* '''External Linking:''' Notable businesses, places, or products should link to Wikipedia or official websites.

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Maxyn Sellars

2026-03-29T16:00:30Z

Maintenance script: Updated with full name Maxyn Emily Sellars and new portrait photo

[[File:Maxyn_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Maxyn Emily Sellars]]
'''Maxyn Emily Sellars''' (born [[Birth of Maxyn Sellars|July 11, 2017]]) is the daughter of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]. She currently resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Education ==
Maxyn attends [https://fte.eanesisd.net/ Forest Trail Elementary] in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Interests and Activities ==
* '''Sports:''' She plays [[tennis]] frequently at the [[Westlake Country Club]].
* '''Arts:''' Maxyn is involved in [[dance]] classes.
* '''Music:''' She is a notable fan of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift Taylor Swift].

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Siblings:''' [[Baker Sellars]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:2017 births]]

Baker Sellars

2026-03-29T16:00:29Z

Maintenance script: Updated with full name Baker Elizabeth Sellars

[[File:Baker_photo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Baker Elizabeth Sellars]]
'''Baker Elizabeth Sellars''' (born [[Birth of Baker Sellars|November 8, 2014]]) is the daughter of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]. She currently resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Education ==
Baker attends [https://fte.eanesisd.net/ Forest Trail Elementary] in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Interests and Activities ==
* '''Sports:''' She is an active [[tennis]] player, frequently playing at the [[Westlake Country Club]].
* '''Creative Arts:''' Baker is known for being very "crafty" and has a deep love for [[drawing]] and [[art]].
* '''Hobbies:''' Like her sister, she enjoys playing [[video games]].

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Siblings:''' [[Maxyn Sellars]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:2014 births]]

Erin Sellars

2026-03-29T16:00:29Z

Maintenance script: Updated with full name Erin Kathleen Sellars (nee Baker)

'''Erin Kathleen Sellars''' (née '''Baker''') is a graduate of the [[University of California, Santa Cruz]] and the wife of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Erin was born in [[San Antonio, Texas]]. She is the daughter of [[David Baker]] and [[Linda Baker]]. She lived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacogdoches,_Texas Nacogdoches, Texas] for a period during her childhood before moving to [[Austin, Texas]] in the 8th grade.

She attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westlake_High_School_(Texas) Westlake High School] in Austin. During her high school years, she was a member of the club '''[[Lacrosse]]''' team alongside long-time friends '''[[Courtney Moore]]''' and '''[[Brook Alkire]]'''.

Her higher education journey included attending [[DePaul University]] in [[Chicago]] for a year and a half before returning to Austin. After meeting Eric, she moved to [[Houston, Texas]], where she attended [[Houston Community College]] (HCC) and the [[University of Houston]]. She ultimately earned her undergraduate degree in [[History]] (with a focus on [[European History]]) from the [[University of California, Santa Cruz]] (UC Santa Cruz) during the family's time in California.

== Career and Community ==
Prior to completing her degree, Erin worked for the home construction company [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toll_Brothers Toll Brothers] in Austin. Following her graduation, she worked in the field of [[Education]] for a period.

Since the birth of her children, [[Baker Sellars|Baker]] and [[Maxyn Sellars|Maxyn]], she has primarily been a stay-at-home mother. Currently, she is heavily involved in the community at [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club], where she helps manage and run the intra-club [[tennis]] and [[pickleball]] leagues. During their time in California (2011–2017), she and Eric were also frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Marriage and Family ==
Erin met '''[[Eric Lloyd Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following Eric's graduation from the University of Texas. Their meeting occurred when two groups of friends socialized together at the pub.

The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

* '''Spouse:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] (m. 2009)
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Living people]]

File:Maxyn portrait.jpg

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Maintenance script: Portrait of Maxyn Emily Sellars

== Summary ==
Importing file

Baker Sellars

2026-03-29T15:53:58Z

Maintenance script: Corrected birth date and linked to the Birth of Baker Sellars event page

[[File:Baker_photo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Baker Sellars]]
'''Baker Sellars''' (born [[Birth of Baker Sellars|November 8, 2014]]) is the daughter of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]. She currently resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Education ==
Baker attends [https://fte.eanesisd.net/ Forest Trail Elementary] in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Interests and Activities ==
* '''Sports:''' She is an active [[tennis]] player, frequently playing at the [[Westlake Country Club]].
* '''Creative Arts:''' Baker is known for being very "crafty" and has a deep love for [[drawing]] and [[art]].
* '''Hobbies:''' Like her sister, she enjoys playing [[video games]].

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Siblings:''' [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:2014 births]]