Person Information

Biography

"In 1817, James S. Seymour moved from Hartford, CT., to Auburn. He worked as the Cashier for the newly created Bank of Auburn, and soon became the bank president. He held that position until his death 58 years later. Mr. Seymour was well known for his philanthropy, having founded the Seymour Library and the Auburn City Hospital. "

Letter References

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, July 27, 1855

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, July 1855

Letter from Frances Adeline Seward to William Henry Seward, August 17, 1866

Letter from Frances Adeline Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, February 19, 1866

Letter from William Henry Seward, Jr. to William Henry Seward, January 11, 1861

Letter from William Henry Seward, Jr. to William Henry Seward, August 9, 1862

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, September 28, 1849

Letter from William Henry Seward to Samuel Sweezey Seward, March 28, 1848

Letter from Cornelia Richardson to Frederick William Seward, April 28, 1871

Letter from Janet Watson Seward to William Henry Seward, March 19, 1871

Letter from Janet Watson Seward to William Henry Seward, September 19, 1870

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, January 11, 1838

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, May 20, 1838

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, May 24, 1838

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, December 8, 1836

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, March 11, 1831

Citations

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Biography: 

"In 1817, James S. Seymour moved from Hartford, CT., to Auburn. He worked as the Cashier for the newly created Bank of Auburn, and soon became the bank president. He held that position until his death 58 years later. Mr. Seymour was well known for his philanthropy, having founded the Seymour Library and the Auburn City Hospital. "

Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
In memoriam, James S. Seymour : a discourse delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Auburn, N.Y., Sabbath evening, January 24, 1876
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Charles Hawley
Publisher Location: 
Auburn, N.Y.
Publisher Name: 
C.P. Williams
Year: 
1876
Citation Notes: 
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Citation for Death Info:
Citation Notes: 
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