Edward Seymour (Vermont politician)

Edward Seymour (October 26, 1810 – June 15, 1883) was a Vermont farmer, businessman and politician who served as President of the Vermont State Senate.

Edward Seymour's signature, 01/1855

Life and politics

Seymour was born in Vergennes, Vermont on October 26, 1810.^[1] He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1831 and became a farmer and businessman in Vergennes.^[2] In addition to maintaining an interest in the Vermont Agricultural Society, Seymour served as President of the National Bank of Vergennes.^[3][4][5]

Originally a Whig, Seymour held local offices including Justice of the Peace, and he served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1847 to 1848.^[6][7][8]

In 1850 Seymour received a Master of Arts degree from the University of Vermont.^[9]

He served in the Vermont Senate from 1850 to 1852, and was Senate President in 1852.^{[10][11][12][13]}

In 1853 Seymour was President of the Vermont Whig Convention.^[14][15]

Seymour became a Republican when the party was founded. He served again in the Vermont House from 1860 to 1861. He was a delegate to the 1870 state constitutional convention, and in 1876 was elected to another term in the Vermont Senate.^[16][17]

Seymour died in Vergennes on June 15, 1883.^[18]