David L. Seymour
David Lowrey Seymour (December 2, 1803, Wethersfield, Connecticut – October 11, 1867, Lanesborough, Massachusetts) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
From 1843 to 1845, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives, then served a second, non-consecutive term from 1851 to 1853.
David L. Seymour | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Gideon Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Dean |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Blair |
| Succeeded by | Richard P. Herrick |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1836 – December 31, 1836 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Lowrey Seymour December 2, 1803 Wethersfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 1867 (aged 63) Lanesborough, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Ida Cemetery, Troy, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Charles E. Patterson (son-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Life
He graduated from Yale College in 1826, and was a tutor at Yale College from 1828 to 1830. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1829, and commenced practice in Troy, New York.
Political career
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1836.
He was District Attorney of Rensselaer County from 1839 to 1842.
Congress
Seymour was elected as a Democrat to the 28th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1843, to March 3, 1845, and was Chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions.
Seymour was elected to the 32nd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1851, to March 3, 1853, and was Chairman of the Committee on Commerce. Afterwards, he resumed the practice of law.
He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1867.
Death and burial
He died on October 11, 1868, and was buried at Mount Ida Cemetery in Troy.
Family
His law partner and son-in-law Charles E. Patterson was Speaker of the New York State Assembly in 1882.
Sources
- United States Congress. "David L. Seymour (id: S000265)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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