James Seymour (Michigan politician)

James Seymour
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 24th district
In office January 1, 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 1, 1853 – 1854
Personal details
Born	(1791-04-10)April 10, 1791 Hartford County, Connecticut, US
Died	December 30, 1864(1864-12-30) (aged 73) Lansing, Michigan, US
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mira Abigail

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 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

Seymour married Mira Abigail Hill in 1818.

Death

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

References

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