About James Seymour
Lived 1791 – 1864 (aged 73). James Seymour was an American politician.
James Seymour (April 10, 1791 – December 30, 1864) was a Michigan politician.
Early life Seymour was born in Hartford County, Connecticut on April 10, 1791.
Political career On January 5, 1853, Seymour was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district as a Republican. He served in this seat until 1854. He was then sworn in as a member of the Michigan Senate on January 7, 1857, where he served until 1858.
Personal life Seymour married Mira Abigail Hill in 1818.
Death Seymour died on December 30, 1864, in Lansing, Michigan. He is interred at Flushing City Cemetery.
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Who was James Seymour?
Michigan politician
When was James Seymour born?
James Seymour was born on 20 April 1791 in Hartford County.
When did James Seymour die?
James Seymour died on 30 December 1864 in Lansing, Michigan.
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James Seymour was a politician.
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James Seymour was American.
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