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 1, 1857 – 1858
Preceded byWilder De Ayr Foster
Succeeded byAlexander P. Davis
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Genesee County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1853 – 1854
Personal details
Born(1791-04-10)April 10, 1791
Hartford County, Connecticut, US
DiedDecember 30, 1864(1864-12-30) (aged 73)
Lansing, Michigan, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMira Abigail

Early life edit

Seymour was born in Hartford County, Connecticut on April 10, 1791.

Political career edit

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.[1]

Personal life edit

Seymour married Mira Abigail Hill in 1818.

Death edit

Seymour died on December 30, 1864, in Lansing, Michigan. He is interred at Flushing City Cemetery.

References edit

  1. ^ "Legislator Details". Michigan Legislative Biography. Archived from the original on 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-01-02.