William Seymour Jr.

William Seymour Jr. (October 2, 1818 – January 9, 1882) was an American banker who twice served as president of the New York Stock Exchange.

Early life Seymour was born in Albany, New York on October 2, 1818. He was a son of William Seymour Sr. (1795–1866) and the former Jane Bradt (1797–1832).

His paternal grandparents were Truman Seymour and Zabiah (née Packard) Seymour. first in 1864 until 1865, and secondly in 1870 until 1871. Seymour is credited with "harmonizing conflicting interests and bringing about a coalition of the three old rival stock boards," George Seymour (1859–1877) Emma Seymour (1861–1917), who married Albert Edward Gunther (1860–1918).

His wife died on June 13, 1869. After suffering from Bright's disease of the kidneys, Seymour died on January 9, 1882. After a funeral held at his residence, 45 West 56th Street, he was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.