James Seymour (Michigan politician)
James Seymour (April 10, 1791 – December 30, 1864) was a Michigan politician.
James Seymour | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 7, 1857 – 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Wilder De Ayr Foster |
| Succeeded by | Alexander P. Davis |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district | |
| In office January 5, 1853 – 1854 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1791 Hartford County, Connecticut |
| Died | December 30, 1864 (aged 73) Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mira Abigail |
Early life
Seymour was born in Hartford County, Connecticut on April 10, 1791.[1]
Political career
On January 5, 1853, Seymour was worn 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.[2]
Personal life
Seymour married Mira Abigail Hill in 1818.[1]
Death
Seymour died on December 30, 1864 in Lansing, Michigan. He is interred at Flushing City Cemetery.[1]
References
- "James Seymour Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
- "Legislator Details". Michigan Legislative Biography. Archived from the original on 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
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