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 mistake was made and his first name was assumed to be "Willard" -- perhaps because mistake was made and his first name was assumed to be "Willard" -- perhaps because
 his grandson was named "Willard Franklin", or perhaps simply because his mother's  his grandson was named "Willard Franklin", or perhaps simply because his mother's 
-maiden name was "Willard".  Nevertheless, in April 2013 I took a closer look at  +maiden name was "Willard".  Nevertheless, in April 2013 I took a closer look at 
-all of the documents and determined that //nowhere// was he shown with the name  +all of the documents and determined that no document created during his life 
-"Willard".  Meanwhile, several documents (including the 1850 census) show his name +shows his name as "Willard".  Meanwhile, several documents (including the 1850 census 
-as "William".  I have, therefore, changed all references on this site to show his +and his marriage record) show his name as "William".  I have, therefore, changed all 
-name as "William".//+references on this site to show his name as "William".//
  
 From Obituary Post & Record, Rochester, MN 25 Jul 1902, Page 2, Column 3: He was  From Obituary Post & Record, Rochester, MN 25 Jul 1902, Page 2, Column 3: He was 
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 Had known Sarah from when he lived in Paris Hill, New York. Had known Sarah from when he lived in Paris Hill, New York.
  
-Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota [[fag>>43016284|(FindAGrave)]]\\+**Journals**: W. F. Seymour kept several small journals during his life -- which have been passed down through 
 +the descendants to me.  These mostly date from 1876 through 1891 (though not all years remain). 
 +As of Feb 2024, I have started a project to digitize and transcribe these journals.  It may take me 
 +years to complete, but you can see the progress here: [[WFS Journals]]. 
 + 
 +**Burial**: Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota [[fag>43016284|(FindAGrave)]]\\
 Cause of Death: Struck with paralysis (stroke)\\ Cause of Death: Struck with paralysis (stroke)\\
  
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 Click on a picture for a closer look... Click on a picture for a closer look...
  
-| {{willard_franklin_seymour.jpg?300|William Franklin Seymour portrait}} | {{willard_and_sarah_1896.jpg?300|The family of William Franklin and Sarah Mary (Ryan) Seymour}} | {{:ryan:sarah_mary_ryan_seymour_portrait.jpg?300|Sarah Mary (Ryan) Seymour portrait}} |+| {{william_franklin_seymour.jpg?300|William Franklin Seymour portrait}} | {{william_and_sarah_1896.jpg?300|The family of William Franklin and Sarah Mary (Ryan) Seymour}} | {{:ryan:sarah_mary_ryan_seymour_portrait.jpg?300|Sarah Mary (Ryan) Seymour portrait}} |
  
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