Henry J. Seaman
Henry John Seaman (April 16, 1805 – May 3, 1861) was a U.S.
Representative from New York.
Henry J. Seaman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Henry C. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry John Seaman April 16, 1805 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 1861 (aged 56) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | American |
| Profession | Politician |
Biography
He was born on April 16, 1805, in Greenridge, Staten Island. Seaman engaged in agricultural pursuits. Promoter of Richmond village in 1836.
Seaman was elected as the candidate of the American Party to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). He served as director of the Staten Island Railroad in 1851. Secretary of the Plank Road Co. in 1856. Constructed the bridge over Fresh Kills.
He died at Marshland, Staten Island on May 3, 1861. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- United States Congress. "Henry J. Seaman (id: S000208)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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