Francis William Seabury

Francis William Seabury (May 10, 1868 – February 6, 1946) was an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he served in the Texas House of Representatives, including a term as Speaker of the House.

Early life and education Seabury was born on May 10, 1868, in Norfolk, Virginia, one of the five children born to William H. Seabury and Martha Maria (née Hicks) Seabury. He was educated at Norfolk Academy, and in 1888, graduated from the University of Virginia. In the two years that followed his graduation, he worked as a private tutor in Leesburg and as a schoolteacher in Culpeper.

Career In 1900, Seabury moved to Brownsville, Texas, reading law there under James D. Wells. In 1891, he was admitted to the bar, after which he practiced law in Brownsville until 1895. In 1894, he was the city attorney of Brownsville.

While serving, Seabury was chairman of the Committee on Mining and Minerals, as well as a member of the Committees on County Government and County Finances; on Enrolled Bills; on Irrigation; on the Judiciary; on Military Affairs; on Penitentiaries; on Public Buildings and Grounds; and on Rules.