American Seymour Genealogy

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====== Newton Seymour ======

This information comes from Ann Tracy Marr, Sunday, January 18, 2009.
For contact information, please [[contact_me|drop me a note]].

Source Notes are enclosed in brackets and the list of sources is included
at the end of this page.

==== 1. Richard Seymour(1) ====
[1]. He was born on 31 Oct 1783 in Kirton In
Holland, Lincoln, England. Occupation 1813 (Labourer). Resided 1813 in Kirton
Skeldyke, Lincolnshire, England. He died 1856 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln,
England.

The information on Newton's ancestry is included for research purposes. Richard
Seymour being Newton Seymour's father has not been verified.

Richard's father was Charles Seymour, b. 24 Sept 1753 in Kirton in Holland. His
mother was Mary Newton, who died in Kirton in Holland Jan 1791.

From Dianne Solesby
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Parents for Newton's father, Richard Seymour b. 31 Oct 1783 are Charles Seymour b. 24 Sept
1753 and Mary Newton 1757-1791 married in Kirton in Holland 11 Dec 1781. They had children
Sophia b Nov 11 1782, died Dec 14 1792, Richard 1783 - 1856, William 1785-1791, Benjamin
1788-1819, and Sophia 23 Jan 1791 - I believe Mary died in childbirth for dau. Sophia on 23 Jan
1791. Charles married Elizabeth Booth 10 mo later and they had Wm, Thos and John.

Parents for Charles Seymour are Richard Seymour b. 3 Mar 1716 in Ancaster, Linc -d 18 Mar
1795 in Kirton; and Sarah b. 1714 d. 30 Oct 1786 in Kirton. They had five children all born in
Kirton (twins) Anne born 10 Nov 1748 d 13 Nov 1748 & John b 10 Nov 1748, William b 23 Sept
1750, Charles b. 24 Sept 1753, Anne b. 6 Jan 1755.

Parents for Richard b. 1716 are John Seymour and Frances Martin m. 17 July 1708 Langdon
Hills, Essex.

From Judith A Altug
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Maxon Cemetery, where some of the Hawkins family is buried, is on Seymour Road outside
Jackson. Though the King family (Newton Seymour married Mary Ann King) and the Willmore
family (William Hawkins married Ann Willmore) do not connect for another generation or so, I
wonder if the two families knew each other earlier.

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Horatio Seymour built houses in MI and may have lived on Seymour Rd. He was born 1855 New
York. His parents died when he was young and he left home at age 12 because he couldn't get
along with his uncle. No one seems to know who his parents were. He apparently lived near Utica,
NY. He married Jesse Eliza Chalker in MI and had two children: Lena who married Arthur Covert
McDuffee and then a Clark, and a son Lynn Seymour.

Lena Seymour McDuffee was the mother of my uncle Covert Seymour McDuffee. In the 1900
census Horatio was listed as living on "Summer" street. I am not aware of any Summer street, but
I do know that in the 1950's my uncle had relatives living on Seymour Rd.

Another relative?
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Robert Seymour - arrived from England 1838. This information from Margie Etter:
Robert was christened 1 Nov 1813 in Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire,
England. His parents are James Seymour and Mary Hunter. Other siblings are Hunter James,
James, Thomas Hunter and Mary, all were christened in Pinchbeck, England. Declaration of Intent
filed in Washington County, AR 2 Jun 1847 for Robert. Found him 1850 Washington County, AR
census. Nothing before these dates other than his marriage in 1842. Don't know where he left
England or where he arrived. Believe brother, James, came with him.

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**Mary Jackson** [1]. She was born 1785. She died 1848 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England.

Birth data for her children is taken from the IGI - and is dependent upon me having sorted
correctly. There may be some error.

^ Richard Seymour and Mary Jackson. They had 8 children. ^^^^
| | i. | **Asa Seymour** [1, 2]. He was born Apr 1805 in Sutterton, Lincoln, England. Christened on 11 Apr 1805 in Sutterton, Lincoln, England. ||
| 2. | ii. | **Newton Seymour** [3, 4]. He was born 1807 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Christened on 26 Mar 1807 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. He married Mary Ann King. They were married Bef. 1837 in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England. Emigrated on 25 May 1838 (On the Barque Minstrel, arriving in New York from Hull, England). He died 1854 in Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1845 State Census in Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. ||
| | iii. | **Charles Seymour** [1, 5]. He was born Jul 1810 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Christened on 13 Jul 1810 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. He married Ann Keal. Their marriage on 05 Apr 1836 in Heckington, Lincolnshire, England (St. Andrew's Church). ||
| 3. | iv. | **George Seymour** [1, 5]. He was born abt. 1813 in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England. Christened on 19 Jan 1813 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. He married Emma Wilson Westmoreland. They were married 1861 in Oakland Co, Michigan. He died on 22 Feb 1896 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. 1880 Census in Handy Twp, Livingston, Michigan. ||
| | v. | **Mary Seymour** [1, 5]. She was born Nov 1818 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Christened on 02 Nov 1818 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. ||
| 4. | vi. | **Charlotte Seymour** [1, 5]. She was born Oct 1821 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Christened on 07 Oct 1821 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. She married William Elding. They were married Bet. Oct–Dec 1840 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. ||
| | vii. | **Richard Seymour** [5, 6]. Christened on 17 Sep 1815 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. He was born 1822 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. He died on 06 Oct 1882. ||
| | viii. | **Joseph Seymour** [1, 5]. He was born Jul 1824 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Christened on 01 Aug 1824 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. ||
| | | Notes for Joseph Seymour: Not proven |
| | | Spouse: Sarah Ann |
| | | Birth Date: 1817 |
| | | Birth Country: England |
| | | Birth Date: 1817 |
| | | Birth Country: England |
| | | Death Date: 10 Mar 1894 |
| | | Death City: Canton |
| | | Death County: Wayne |
| | | Death State: Michigan |
| | | Children: Mary Jane, Elisabeth Ann, Sarah Ellen, George |
| | | Name: Sarah Ellen Seymour |
| | | Birth Date: 1845 |
| | | Birth Country: Canada |
| | | Death City: Of Cherry Hill |
| | | Death County: Washtenaw |
| | | Death State: Michigan |
| | | Parents: Joseph Seymour, Sarah Ann |

==== 2. Newton Seymour(2) ====
(Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[3, 4]. He was born 1807 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln,
England. Christened on 26 Mar 1807 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Emigrated on 25 May
1838 (On the Barque Minstrel, arriving in New York from Hull, England). He died 1854 in
Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1845
State Census in Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan.

From Obituary dated approximately 1899
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Mr. and Mrs. Seymour traveling to America by vessel having been on the water for 6 weeks with 2
small children Mary and Joseph and 10 other relatives. They settled and lived for some years in
Washtenaw County, Michigan

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His parents were Richard and Mary (Jackson) Seymour. No record of a United States
naturalization could be found for Newton.

Doing a search of the English marriage registration index, I could not find Newton's name. The
registration began in 1836.

From The Alphabetical Surname Index to Rpbson's 1839 Directory of Buckinghamshire, indexed
by David Kolle, Melbourne, Australia, 1994
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SEYMOUR R. Market Gardener Langley

From Dianne Solesby
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... an interesting idea that the name Seymour or Seamer or sea moor corresponds to the
Fenlands - moors by the sea -vast expanses of marshy open flat lands. Part of me wonders if that
is how this branch of the Seymours came by their name since it is a description of the land they
settled.

**Mary Ann King** is the daughter of Benjamin King* and Ann Parker* [7]. She was born on 10 Oct
1814 in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England. Emigrated on 25 May 1838 (On the Barque Minstrel,
arriving in New York from Hull, England). Occupation 1860 (Washer woman). She died on 28 May
1889 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1870 Census in Pic. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport,
Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census was deceased. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw,
Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan.

From Dianne Solesby
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A few years after Newton died at age 47, leaving a wife and 8 children (the youngest my great
grandfather who was born that same year), my Seymours moved from Bridgewater in Washtenaw
County to the Saginaw area settling in Bridgeport. The oldest girl, Mary Ann, had married and
moved there with her new husband, so looks like Mary King Seymour sold the family farm and
followed her daughter with her kids who ranged from 17 years to one year old. I know a brother of
Newton's settled in Lenawee County. I also know that my great grandparents built across the
street from the King family in Saginaw and that my grandparents and father and mother were
friends of the Kings in Saginaw as well.

From tax records, the first year Mrs. Seymour paid the taxes was 1854. Before that Newton paid.

Newton Seymour and Mary Ann King. They were married Bef. 1837 in Kirton, Lincolnshire,
England. They had 8 children.

Relationship Notes: Married by Rev Spence, Episcopal Church

^ Children of Newton Seymour and Mary Ann King ^^^
| 5. | i. | **Mary Ann Seymour** [8, 9]. She was born on 17 Jan 1836 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Emigrated on 25 May 1838 (On the Barque Minstrel, arriving in New York from Hull, England). Resided on 24 Jan 1856 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. She married Daniel Guiette. They were married on 24 Jan 1856. She died on 28 May 1925 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1920 Census in Pic with daughter Ruth. Literate (read and write) was Yes. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakwood Cemetery). |
| 6. | ii. | **Joseph H. Seymour** [9]. He was born Dec 1837 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Emigrated on 25 May 1838 (On the Barque Minstrel, arriving in New York from Hull, England). He married Elizabeth E. Hibbard. Their marriage on 03 Mar 1860 in Michigan (presumably). Occupation 1900 in Warehouseman. He died on 01 Sep 1934 in Michigan. 1870 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1880 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic In Sylvan with Thomas Greenwood. 1910 Census in do. 1920 Census was pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan w/daughter Lottie. 1930 Census in do. |
| | iii. | **Margaret Seymour** [8, 10]. She was born on 08 Feb 1839 in Livingston Co, Michigan. Occupation 1880 (housework; in service). She died on 08 Dec 1928 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Religion in Warren Avenue Methodist Church. 1870 Census in do. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Bridgeport with brother Charles. 1860 Census in do. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakgrove Cemetery). |
| | | Notes for Margaret Seymour: ??? |
| | | Spouse: GEORGE W. FROST, Marriage: 24 JUL 1875 , Saginaw, Michigan |
| 7. | iv. | **Caroline Seymour** [7]. She was born Oct 1844 in Washtenaw Co, Michigan. She married William H. Atherton. They were married Bef. 1862. She died Bef. 22 Feb 1926 in according to brother Newton's obit. 1870 Census in Pic Bridgeport. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. Nick/Alt Name was Margaret. |
| 8. | v. | **George W. Seymour** [9]. He was born Dec 1844 in Washtenaw Co, Michigan. Occupation 1860. He married Nellie Elliott. They were married abt. 1877. He died on 27 Mar 1949 in Kent Co, Michigan. 1870 Census in do. 1880 Census in do. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. |
| 9. | vi. | **Newton Seymour** [7, 11]. He was born on 14 Jan 1848 in Manchester, Washtenaw, Michigan. Occupation 1870 (Works in shingle mill). He married Mary Grace Sarah Bakewell. They were married on 25 Dec 1872. He died on 22 Feb 1926 in Livingston Co, Michigan. 1870 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1880 Census in Pic Woodstock, Lenawee, Michigan. 1900 Census in pic Handy Twp, Livingston, Michigan. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. Resided in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Fowlerville. |
| | vii. | **Charles K. Seymour** [8, 10]. He was born on 21 Sep 1852 in Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. Resided 1857 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Occupation 1870 (Works in brick yard (?)). He died on 05 Jan 1926 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Cause of Death was Pneumonia. 1870 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Bridgeport. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakwood Cemetery). |
| 10. | viii. | **William Benjamin Seymour** [8, 10]. He was born on 19 Sep 1854 in Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. Occupation 1870 (Works in shingle mill). He married Catherine Carroll. They were married on 02 Feb 1886 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. He died on 29 Jun 1940 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. Religion in St. Andrew's Church, Saginaw. 1870 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1880 Census in do. 1900 Census in do. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. |

==== 3. George Seymour(2) ====
(Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[1, 5]. He was born abt. 1813 in Kirton, Lincolnshire,
England. Christened on 19 Jan 1813 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. He died on 22 Feb
1896 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. 1880 Census in Handy Twp, Livingston, Michigan.

Notes for George Seymour:
Looking at dates, I feel there may be something wrong with this family. Would George, b. 1813,
have married in 1861 and reared children? My guess is George is the grandfather and there is a
son George who married in 1861.

**Emma Wilson Westmoreland** [12, 1]. She was born on 14 Mar 1823 in Frithville, Lincolnshire,
England. She died 1887.

Notes for Emma Wilson Westmoreland:
Frithville is both a parish and a village which lie in the Fens about 5 miles north of Boston. The
parish covers about 4,200 acres and includes the former parish (or extra-parocial land) of
Westville, which is 7 miles north of Boston. It also includes the village of Mount Pleasant. The
parish was in the Sibsey sub-district of the Boston Registration District.

^ George Seymour and Emma Wilson Westmoreland. They were married 1861 in Oakland Co, Michigan. They had 3 children. ^^^
| 11. | i. | **Charles Wilson Seymour** [1]. He was born on 15 Jan 1862. He married Minnie Ella Meade. They were married on 07 Nov 1888 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. He died on 23 Oct 1932 in Hyland Park, MI (Highland Park?). |
| 12. | ii. | **George Richard Seymour** [12, 1]. He was born on 05 Jul 1864 in Six Corners, Crawford?, Michigan. He married Olive Fillmore Stephens. They were married on 02 Jul 1887 in Michigan. He died on 24 Sep 1944. |
| 13. | iii. | **Alford Jackson Seymour** [1, 13]. He was born on 23 Jul 1866 [14]. He married Maude M. Blakely. They were married on 21 Jun 1893 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. He died on 27 Jun 1953. Occupation in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan (Chief of Police). 1900 Census in Wayne Co, Michigan (with father in law Lyman Blakely). |

==== 4. Charlotte Seymour(2) ====
(Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[1, 5]. She was born Oct 1821 in Kirton In Holland,
Lincoln, England. Christened on 07 Oct 1821 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England.
Notes for Charlotte Seymour:

There is Charlotte Dennison in Handy, Livingston, MI for the 1850 census. She was born abt 1820
in England.

**William Elding** [1, 15].

His name has not been proven.

^ William Elding and Charlotte Seymour. They were married Bet. Oct–Dec 1840 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They had 2 children. ^^
| i. | **William Edling** [1]. |
| ii. | **George Edling** [1]. |

==== 5. Mary Ann Seymour(3) ====
(Newton Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[8, 9]. She was born on 17 Jan
1836 in Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Emigrated on 25 May 1838 (On the Barque Minstrel,
arriving in New York from Hull, England). Resided on 24 Jan 1856 in Bridgeport, Saginaw,
Michigan. She died on 28 May 1925 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic
Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1920 Census in Pic with daughter Ruth. Literate (read and
write) was Yes. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakwood Cemetery).

Notes for Mary Ann Seymour:
This marriage is recorded in Oakland Co - not proven
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Seymore, Mary A. 1842 Michigan Robert G. Reynolds Sep 24, 1869 Royal Oak, MI aft. 1869

From Dianne Solesby
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Her obit says she was born in Kirton in Holland Linc Eng Jan 17 1836 & came to America with her
parents when she was 2 years old and settled in Washtenaw Co. She died in 1922 and was a
rsident of Bridgeport for 64 years. It mentions one brother Charles K, Seymour (maybe King?).
Mary Ann King Seymour (her mother) b. Oct. 10, 1815 in Eng. died May 28 1899 in Bridgeport MI.
The King names I remember were Clayton and Rosalee King and Wally (must have been
Wallace). Maybe Clayton parents would provide a clue. They lived on Congress Street in
Saginaw. I know some of the Seymours - George Seymour, my great grandfather's brother I
believe, settled in Detroit.

**Daniel Guiette** [16]. He was born Aug 1833 in New York. Occupation 1880 (Farmer). He died 1913
in As he isn't on the census. 1870 Census in Pic. 1880 Census in Pic. 1900 Census was
unreadable. 1850 Census in Pic. 1910 Census in Pic.

Notes for Daniel Guiette:
On his son, George, death record, the surname is spelled GUYATT.

His parents, James and Mary, were both born in England. In 1850 they were in Bridgeport, so the
question is how did Daniel and Mary Ann meet?

His father lived with Daniel and Mary Ann for the 1870 census.

They have a 21 year old John King living with them in 1880 as a farm hand. Born in Michigan, with
both parents born in Michigan, which John King is he?

In 1900, they have MacKie, age 8 with them. Born Dec 1892, I believe a daughter, but the image
is very light. Speculating, there is a marriage between Thomas Mackey and Kitty Gowdy in 1864
in Wayne County. There is enough similarity between the names to wonder if there is a
connection.

^ Daniel Guiette and Mary Ann Seymour. They were married on 24 Jan 1856. They had 9 children. ^^
| i. | **James Guiette** [8]. He was born on 09 Mar 1856 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. He married Mary Poirier. They were married 1905. He died on 23 Dec 1928 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. Burial in Pinegrove Cemetery, Bridgeport. |
| | Notes for James Guiette: I believe he was in Nederland, Boulder, Colorado in 1880, working as a laborer and staying in the house of an engineer. |
| ii. | **Lilla Guiette**. She was born abt. 1858 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. |
| iii. | **Ella Guiette**. She was born Bet. 1860–1861 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. |
| iv. | **Ruth A. Guiette** [17]. She was born Bet. 1867–1868 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. She died on 16 Apr 1935 in Bayport, Genesse, Michigan. Burial was Forest Lawn. |
| | Notes for Ruth A. Guiette: The obituary index gives her age at death as 66, making her born in 1866. |
| v. | **Margaret Guiette**. She was born Apr 1870 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Nick/Alt Name was Maggie. |
| vi. | **Daniel Guiette** [8]. He was born on 24 Aug 1872 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Occupation 1927 (Trucking business). He died on 15 May 1927 in Flint, Genesse, Michigan. |
| vii. | **George E. Guiette**. He was born abt. 1865 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. He died on 04 Nov 1873 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. |
| viii. | **Mary Guiette** [8]. She was born on 01 Sep 1876 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. |
| | Notes for Mary Guiette: From the Saginaw Libary Obituary Index |
| | Index: SAGINAW NEWS |
| | Monday, March 25, 1946 (12) |
| | Name: EHMCKE, LEONARD S. SR. |
| | Spouse's Name: MARY GUIETT |
| | Married: 09/28/1898 |
| | Age: 66 |
| | Date of Birth: Friday, May 16, 1879 |
| | Place of Birth: TUSCOLA CO., MI |
| | Date of Death: Sunday, March 24, 1946 |
| | Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI |
| | Cemetery: OAKWOOD (B) |
| | Misc: HAD BEEN FOREMAN AT PRAIRIE FARM |
| | Church: WADSWORTH PRESBYT. |
| | |
| | Index: SAGINAW NEWS |
| | Sunday, March 4, 1951 (40) |
| | Name: EHMCKE, MARY |
| | Spouse's Name: LEONARD |
| | Married: 09/28/1897 |
| | Date of Birth: Wednesday, August 30, 1876 |
| | Place of Birth: BRIDGEPORT, MI |
| | Date of Death: Saturday, March 3, 1951 |
| | Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI |
| | Cemetery: OAKGROVE (B) |
| | Misc: WIDOW/RESIDED 1635 GILBERT ST. |
| ix. | **Maryette Guiette**. She was born abt. 1883 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. |

==== 6. Joseph H. Seymour(3) ====
(Newton Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[9]. He was born Dec 1837 in
Kirton In Holland, Lincoln, England. Emigrated on 25 May 1838 (On the Barque Minstrel, arriving
in New York from Hull, England). Occupation 1900 in Warehouseman. He died on 01 Sep 1934 in
Michigan. 1870 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1880 Census in Pic East
Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1860 Census in
Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic In Sylvan with Thomas Greenwood.
1910 Census in do. 1920 Census was pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan w/daughter Lottie. 1930
Census in do.

Notes for Joseph H. Seymour:
On the 1850 census, Joseph is with Thomas Greenwood - virtually next door to William Barker Jr.

???
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Spouse: BRIDGET OR ALICE LACOUNT

Marriage: 16 JAN 1888 Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan

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I would bet this man is in East Saginaw for the 1880 census, though I have no proof. Wife
Elizabeth, daughters Ellen and Nellie.

**Elizabeth E. Hibbard** [18]. Her birth Apr 1841 in Michigan ( or Germany). She died Bef. 1920 in as
Joseph is a widower on the census. 1870 Census in do. 1880 Census in Pic East Saginaw,
Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1860 Census in Pic East
Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do.

Notes for Elizabeth E. Hibbard:
They had three children.

Father: Harris Hibbard b: 20 OCT 1809 in Royalton (Windsor) VT

Mother: Elizabeth Hiller

^ Joseph H. Seymour and Elizabeth E. Hibbard. Their marriage on 03 Mar 1860 in Michigan (presumably). They had 4 children. ^^
| i. | **Ellen Seymour**. She was born abt. 1868 in Michigan. 1880 Census in pic with parents. |
| ii. | **Nelly Seymour**. She was born abt. 1874 in Michigan. 1880 Census in pic with parents. |
| iii. | **Allen J. Seymour**. He was born on 21 Apr 1867. |
| iv. | **Lottie M. Seymour** [19]. She was born on 25 Nov 1860 in Michigan. She married John Gerhart. They were married on 29 Nov 1888. |

==== 7. Caroline Seymour(3) ====
(Newton Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[7]. She was born Oct 1844 in
Washtenaw Co, Michigan. She died Bef. 22 Feb 1926 in according to brother Newton's obit. 1870
Census in Pic Bridgeport. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic
Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850
Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. Nick/Alt Name was
Margaret.

Notes for Caroline Seymour:
Either Mary Ann or Betsey married a Hill, since Caroline had two grandchildren by that last name
with her in 1900.

**William H. Atherton** [7, 20]. He was born abt. 1839 in New York. Resided 1861 in Argentine,
Genesse, Michigan. Military Service 1861 (Civil War - 16th Infantry, Company I). Occupation
1870. He died Bef. 1880 in As he isn't on the census. 1870 Census in Pic Bridgeport. Burial was
Oak Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport on Genesee Avenue.

Notes for William H. Atherton:
He is listed in the 1890 Veteran's schedule as having served in 1861. An undated regimental
listing has him at age 22.

From the SAGINAW COURIER HERALD - Unproven
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Thursday, September 25, 1890 (3)\\
Name: ATHERTON, ADA\\
Child Of: WILLIAM/MOTHER D.6YRS AGO\\
Age: 17\\
Date of Death: 09 / 00 / 1890\\
Place of Death: LONDON, ENGLAND\\

^ William H. Atherton and Caroline Seymour. They were married Bef. 1862. They had 6 children. ^^^
| | i. | **William H. Atherton** [7, 17]. He was born on 19 Jul 1861 in Argentine, Genesse, Michigan. He married Lena L. Gove. They were married on 23 May 1896. He died on 18 Jul 1952. Occupation was School Board employee. 1870 Census in do. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in do. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakgrove Cemetery). |
| | | Notes for William H. Atherton: The directory entry has not been proven to be for this man. His obituary says he moved to Saginaw County at age 8. Case Funeral Home handled his body. |
| | ii. | **Mary Ann Atherton**. She was born abt. 1867 in Michigan. 1870 Census in do. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in do. |
| 14. | iii. | **G. Bert Atherton** [7, 17]. He was born on 08 Oct 1868 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Occupation 1900 (Brickyard - burner). He married Nellie Samaine. They were married on 01 Jun 1904 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. He died on 17 Apr 1957 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. Religion in Fordney Avenue Baptist Church. 1870 Census in do. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. 1920 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, Michigan. 1930 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, MI. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakwood Cemetery). |
| | iv. | **Betsey Atherton**. She was born abt. 1869 in Michigan. 1870 Census in Pic Bridgeport. 1880 Census in do. |
| | v. | **Carrie A. Atherton** [7, 21]. She was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. She married Peter John Babion. They were married on 19 Dec 1894 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Her death on 18 Jun 1938 (Owosso Memorial Hospital). 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in do. 1910 Census in do. Obituary in Have. 1920 Census in do. 1930 Census in do. Burial in Chesaning, Michigan (Wildwood Cemetery Grave 2 South 1/2 Lot 2 Old Plot). |
| | | Notes for Carrie A. Atherton: From Angela Ward-Wright |
| | | listed by Margaret Lambert |
| | | ID: I4256 Name: Carrie ATHERTON Given Name: Carrie Surname: Atherton Sex: F Change Date: 20 March 2003 at 17:59 |
| | | listed by Mabell Babion - Chesaning Michigan May 1951 Family Records Her first school in Dutchtown district, Manufactured the Babion Adominal Bandage which was used by many doctors and hospitals and for which she obtained a copyright on 29th Dec 1903. Had been ill all her life and was in hospital many times. she fell over the lawn mower, breaking her left arm and could never get it set and never recovered from the shock. Memebr of Chesaning Chapter # 151 and the St. Johns Episcopal Church. |
| | | Obituary, date unknown: Mrs. Carrie Babion, 67, wife of Pere Babion a long time resident of Chesaning, died Sunday night in Memorial Hospital, Owosso, where she was taken a short time ago after fracturing her shoulder in a fall at her home here. She was a native of Saginaw county. Besides her husband she leaves two brothers, William Atherton of Saginaw and Albert Atherton of Bridgeport. The funeral will take place at 2:30 PM tuesday at the Walker funeral home. Rev. Percy Isherwood will officiate and burial will be at Wildwood. |
| | | BIRTH: as listed by obituary, date unknown: "...Carrie Atherton was born Jan 29, 1871, at Bridgeport, Michigan, one of four children in the family of Mr. and Mrs. William Atherton. Her early was spent there and she became a teacher..." |
| | | BIOGRAPHY: as listed by obituary, date unknown: "..it is said of her entire life was one of patient suffering. In spite of this she was cheerful and she was very dear to many....During the last two years her eyesight "..it is said of her entire life was one of patient suffering. In spite of this she was cheerful and she was very dear to many....During the last two years her eyesight had become impaired..While teaching at Dutchtown school, she became acquainted with Peter J. Babion and they were married December 19, 1894. She was survuved by her husband, 2 brothers, William of Saginaw and Bert of Bridgeport. She was a member of the St. John's Espiscopal church and the Chesaning chapter of O.E.S...." |
| | | The Walker Funeral Home handled her body. |
| | vi. | **Iva L. Atherton**. She died 1907 in St. Louis, Michigan. |
| | | Notes for Iva L. Atherton: Was she instead the daughter of William and Lena Atherton born 20 Jun 1897 in Lafayette, Gratiot, Michigan? |

==== 8. George W. Seymour(3) ====
(Newton Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[9]. He was born Dec 1844 in
Washtenaw Co, Michigan. Occupation 1860. He died on 27 Mar 1949 in Kent Co, Michigan. 1870
Census in do. 1880 Census in do. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1860 Census
in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan.
1910 Census in do.

Notes for George W. Seymour:
???

Date of death: 13-Apr-1880\\
Ledger Page: 88\\
Record Number: 97\\
Place of death: East Saginaw\\
County of Death: Saginaw\\
Sex: Female\\
Race: WHITE\\
Marital Status: Single\\
Age: 1 year 9 months\\
Cause of Death: DROWNED\\
Birthplace: MICHIGAN\\
Occupation: NONE\\
Father's Name: Seymour, GEORGE\\
Father's Residence: EAST SAGINAW\\
Mother's Name: SEMOUR, WILLIE\\
Mother's Residence: EAST SAGINAW\\
Date of record: 15-Jun-1881

**Nellie Elliott** [8]. She was born Oct 1839 in Canada. She died Mar 1949 in Grand Rapids, Kent,
Michigan. Burial was Brady Hill Cemetery.

^ George W. Seymour and Nellie Elliott. They were married abt. 1877. They had 4 children. ^^
| i. | **Sarah Seymour**. Her birth on 13 Jul 1878 (calculated from death date). She died on 13 Apr 1880 in East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. Cause of Death was Drowned. |
| | Notes for Sarah Seymour: From Gendis |
| | SEYMOUR, SARAH |
| | Date of death: 13-Apr-1880 |
| | Ledger Page: 88 |
| | Record Number: 97 |
| | Place of death: East Saginaw |
| | County of Death: Saginaw |
| | Sex: Female |
| | Race: WHITE |
| | Marital Status: Single |
| | Age: 1 year 9 months |
| | Cause of Death: DROWNED |
| | Birthplace: MICHIGAN |
| | Occupation: NONE |
| | Father's Name: Seymour, GEORGE |
| | Father's Residence: EAST SAGINAW |
| | Mother's Name: SEMOUR, WILLIE |
| | Mother's Residence: EAST SAGINAW |
| | Date of record: 15-Jun-1881 |
| ii. | **William G. Seymour**. He was born on 28 Oct 1880 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. He married Margaret Behm. They were married on 14 Aug 1907. He died on 26 Mar 1957 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Occupation in Ford Motor Company according to his obituary. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. Burial in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan (Forest Lawn Cemetery). |
| | Notes for William G. Seymour: From Michigan History |
| | September 5, 1881 Forest fires race across the Thumb. The summer of 1881 was exceptionally hot and dry. Although forest fires were an annual occurrence in Michigan, none rivaled those that engulfed the Thumb in early September. Several days of fires and smoke left 282 people dead and 3,400 buildings destroyed. Massive relief efforts prompted the American Red Cross to respond. It was the first domestic crisis for the newly organized aid association. |
| | The Reitz Funeral Home handled his funeral. |
| iii. | **Gertrude E. Seymour** [8]. She was born on 11 Sep 1883 in St. Louis, Gratiot, Michigan. She died on 20 Mar 1954. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakgrove Cemetery). |
| iv. | **Herbert D. Seymour**. He was born Oct 1886 in Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. |

==== 9. Newton Seymour(3) ====
(Newton Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[7, 11]. He was born on 14 Jan 1848
in Manchester, Washtenaw, Michigan. Occupation 1870 (Works in shingle mill). He died on 22
Feb 1926 in Livingston Co, Michigan. 1870 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1880
Census in Pic Woodstock, Lenawee, Michigan. 1900 Census in pic Handy Twp, Livingston,
Michigan. 1860 Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. 1850 Census in Pic
Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. Resided in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan. Burial in
Greenwood Cemetery, Fowlerville.

Notes for Newton Seymour:
A possibility
----
Name: Newton Seymour\\
Sex: M\\
Birth: DEC 1850 in Michigan\\
Death: 22 FEB 1926 in Livingston Co, Michigan\\
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Fowlerville\\
Residence: Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan

Marriage 1 Mary Grace Bakewell b: MAY 1849 in Madeley, England\\
Married: 1873\\
Children\\
Edwin Charles Seymour b: Dec 1874 in Michigan\\
William Henry Seymour b: Aug 1879 in Michigan\\
George Seymour b: Jan 1884 in Michigan\\
Fred Seymour b: Jun 1885 in Michigan\\
Caroline Elizabeth Seymour b: 18 Jan 1886 in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan

----
Census: 1870 Living with her father and step-mother in Danville, Michig\\
Census: 1880 Living with her husband Newton Seymour, a farmer, in Woodstock, Lenawee County, Michigan\\
Census: 1900 With her husband, a butcher, and children, in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan\\
Census: 1910 With her husband and children in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan\\
Census: 1920 Living with her husband Newton Seymour, a farmer, in Handy Township, Livingston County, Michigan\\
Residence: 1899 Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan

I just did a Mich. census check for 1880 and there is no Newton Seymour in Bridgeport, Saginaw
Co; he is definitely living in Woodstock, Lenawee Co. with his wife Mary Grace. It's spelled
Seymore in this enumeration.

Mary Grace's father Rev. William Henry Bakewell was a Methodist minister and served in
Bridgeport, Saginaw County, in 1871; no doubt, Mary Grace and Newton met while the Bakewells
were living there.

Suzanne

Obituary Fowlerville (Michigan) Review, 24 Feb. 1926
----
Newton Seymour\\
Born Jan. 14, 1848, at Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan, one of nine children of which
two brothers and one sister survive, and died Sat. Feb. 20. In 1872 on Christmas Day he was
united in marriage to Miss Mary Bakewell and to this union five children were born, four sons and
one daughter, one son preceeding him in death. He has resided in this vicinity for the past forty
united in marriage to Miss Mary Bakewell and to this union five children were born, four sons and
one daughter, one son preceeding him in death. He has resided in this vicinity for the past forty
years. He was of a kindly disposition, of strict integrity and for several years was engaged in
conducting a meat market in this village, making friends with all with whom he came in contact
and commanding their respect and esteem. He leaves three sons, Edward, Fred and George, and
one daughter, Mrs. Chester Berry, Jr., with the sorrowing wife survive him. The funeral services
were held at the funeral home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. H. Stevens, assisted by
Rev. G. L. Adams, with burial at Greenwood cemetery.

**Mary Grace Sarah Bakewell** [22, 23]. She was born on 06 May 1851 in Bridgenorth, Shropshire,
England. Emigrated 1855 (From England). She died on 26 Dec 1939 in Fowlerville, Livingston,
Michigan. 1880 Census in Pic Woodstock, Lenawee, Michigan. Obituary was Have. Age at Death
was 88y 7m 20d. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Fowlerville.

Notes for Mary Grace Sarah Bakewell:\\
Father: William Henry Bakewell b: 10 OCT 1817 in New York, New York\\
Mother: Elizabeth Newton b: 11 JUL 1821 in Thetford, Norfolk, England\\
Mary's father was serving in Bridgeport as a Methodist minister in 1871.

Obituary Fowlerville (Michigan) Review, 27 Dec. 1939
----
Services Thursday for Mrs. Mary Seymour\\
Mary Grace Sarah Seymour was born in England, May 6, 1851, and died at her home in
Fowlerville, Dec. 26, 1939, at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 20 days. She had lived in Handy
township for the last 54 years. She is survived by two sons, George of Fowlerville, and Fred of
Cohoctah; one daughter, Mrs. Caroline Berry of Howell township. Funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Liverance Funeral Home, Rev. Ira W. Cargo
officiating. Interment in Greenwood cemetery, Fowlerville.

^ Newton Seymour and Mary Grace Sarah Bakewell. They were married on 25 Dec 1872. They had 6 children. ^^
| i. | **Edwin Charles Seymour** [11]. He was born Dec 1874 in Michigan. Military Service 1900 (US Army). He married Lillie Harp. Their marriage 1905 in Livingston Co, Michigan (Not proven). 1880 Census in pic with parents. |
| ii. | **Jeannie Seymour** [1]. She was born Jan 1878. |
| | Notes for Jeannie Seymour: This one is a stretch, but in the Livingston Co, MI online marriage records, along with Caroline, Edwin, and Fred, is a listing for Lina Seymour marrying John W. McNamee in 1899. Is this Jeannie? Preliminary checking on Rootsweb rules this out. |
| | Also, Newton's obituary does not name her. |
| iii. | **William Henry Seymour** [11]. He was born Feb 1879 in Michigan. Military Service 1900 (US Army). He died Bef. 22 Feb 1926 in according to father's obit. 1880 Census in pic with parents. |
| iv. | **George Newton Seymour** [24, 25]. He was born on 08 Jan 1882 in Michigan. Resided 1939 in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan. He died Mar 1967 in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan. 1910 Census in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan (With parents). 1920 Census in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan (managing his father's farm). |
| | Notes for George Newton Seymour: |
| | SSN: 364-38-5485 |
| | Last Residence: 48836 Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan |
| | Born: 8 Jan 1882 |
| | Died: Mar 1967 |
| | State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1954-1955) |
| v. | **Frederick Joseph Seymour** [25]. He was born on 07 Aug 1884 in Conway Twp, Livingston, Michigan. He married Eda L. Kunde. They were married on 24 Feb 1916 in Handy Twp, Livingston, Michigan. Occupation 1930 (Farmer). Resided 1939 in Cohoctah Twp, Livingston, Michigan. 1910 Census in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan (With parents). 1930 Census in Cohoctah Twp, Livingston, Michigan. |
| | Notes for Frederick Joseph Seymour: They had a child: Mary P. Seymour |
| | Is this the child? |
| | CHASE, Mary P: 62; Southgate MI; d. 2005-9-25 |
| vi. | **Caroline Elizabeth Seymour** [11]. She was born on 18 Jan 1886 in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan. She married Chester Avery Berry. They were married on 05 Apr 1915 in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan. Resided 1939 in Howell Twp, Livingston, Michigan. She died on 30 Jul 1960 in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan. 1910 Census in Fowlerville, Livingston, Michigan (With parents). Nick/Alt Name was Carrie. |
| | Notes for Caroline Elizabeth Seymour: She may have been named after her step-grandmother Susan Caroline Donihoo and her grandmother Elizabeth Newton. |

==== 10. William Benjamin Seymour(3) ====
(Newton Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[8, 10]. He was born on 19
Sep 1854 in Bridgewater, Washtenaw, Michigan. Occupation 1870 (Works in shingle mill). He died
on 29 Jun 1940 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. Religion in St. Andrew's Church, Saginaw. 1870
Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1880 Census in do. 1900 Census in do. 1860
Census in Pic East Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan.

**Catherine Carroll** [26, 8]. She was born on 29 Apr 1863 in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada. Resided
1865 in Saginaw. She died on 03 Dec 1946 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. Religion in St. Andrew's
Church, Saginaw. Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw.

Notes for Catherine Carroll:
Her family moved to Saginaw County about 1860. Catherine was the daughter of Patrick Carroll
(he was born in Ireland) and Agnes Dalton.

Her burial was handled by the Gossett Funeral Home in Saginaw.

^ William Benjamin Seymour and Catherine Carroll. They were married on 02 Feb 1886 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. They had 3 children. ^^
| Relationship Notes: St. Andrew's Church ||
| i. | **Thomas Carl Seymour** [8, 27]. He was born on 16 Jan 1893 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. He married Susan C. Behm. They were married on 19 Sep 1919. He died on 30 May 1960 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. Military Service was WWI - Army. Religion in St. Andrew's Church, Saginaw. Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw. |
| | Notes for Thomas Carl Seymour: |
| | Name: SEYMOUR, THOMAS CARL JR |
| | Spouse's Name: ANNA BELLE COWDREY |
| | Married: 03/09/1946 |
| | Child Of: THOMAS C. & SUSAN C. BEHM |
| | Age: 86 |
| | Date of Birth: Friday, July 23, 1920 |
| | Place of Birth: SAGINAW, MI |
| | Date of Death: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 |
| | Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI |
| | Miscellaneous |
| | Military: WWII US NAVY |
| | Cemetery: ST. ANDREW |
| | Church: ST. STEPHEN |
| | Funeral Home: CASE |
| ii. | **Marie Agnes Seymour** [27]. She was born 1894 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. She died in Lake Forest, Lake, Illinois. |
| iii. | **George Cleveland Seymour** [28, 8, 27]. He was born on 04 Jun 1887 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. He died Sep 1901 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. Burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw. |
| | Notes for George Cleveland Seymour: His mother's name on the IGA is given as Kathleen. |

==== 11. Charles Wilson Seymour(3) ====
(George Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[1]. He was born on 15 Jan
1862. He died on 23 Oct 1932 in Hyland Park, MI (Highland Park?).

**Minnie Ella Meade** [1]. She died on 22 Aug 1940. She was born in Pinckney, Livingston, Michigan.

Notes for Minnie Ella Meade:\\
Father: Henry Meade\\
Mother: Hannah Dwyer

^ Charles Wilson Seymour and Minnie Ella Meade. They were married on 07 Nov 1888 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. They had 1 child. ^^^
| 15. | i. | **Gladys Enola Seymour** [1]. She was born on 25 Jul 1893 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. She married Harold Henderson. They were married abt. 1916. She died Oct 1967 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. |

==== 12. George Richard Seymour(3) ====
(George Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[12, 1]. He was born on 05
Jul 1864 in Six Corners, Crawford?, Michigan. He died on 24 Sep 1944.

**Olive Fillmore Stephens** [12, 1]. She was born on 17 Mar 1871 in Michigan. 1880 Census in Riley,
Clinton, Michigan.

Notes for Olive Fillmore Stephens:
All of the information for Olive needs clarification. The LDS IGA lists multiple names, husbands,
etc. for her.

Father: Mattison STEPHENS b. abt 1850 Michigan\\
m. about 1870\\
Mother: Eliza Ann Fillmore b. abt 1851

^ George Richard Seymour and Olive Fillmore Stephens. They were married on 02 Jul 1887 in Michigan. They had 7 children. ^^^
| | i. | **Ray Seymour** [1]. |
| 16. | ii. | **Hazel Belle Seymour** [12, 1]. She was born on 06 May 1888 in Handy Twp, Livingston, Michigan. She married Floyd M. Merrill. They were married on 30 Sep 1909 in St. Johns, Clinton, Michigan. She died Jan 1989 in Michigan. |
| 17. | iii. | **Lulu Mae Seymour** [12, 1]. She was born on 04 Feb 1890 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. She married Orlie Archie Blizzard. They were married on 19 Aug 1908 in St. Johns, Clinton, Michigan. |
| | iv. | **Emma Eliza Seymour** [12, 1]. She was born on 06 Oct 1894 in Michigan. |
| | | Notes for Emma Eliza Seymour: |
| | | Emma SEYMOUR |
| | | Birth Date: 19 Apr 1894 |
| | | Death Date: Feb 1968 |
| | | Social Security Number: 366-30-0180 |
| | | State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Michigan |
| | | Death Residence Localities |
| | | ZIP Code: 49839 |
| | | Localities: Grand Marais, Alger, Michigan |
| | v. | **Bernice Seymour** [1]. She was born abt. 1907 in Michigan. |
| | vi. | **George Richard Seymour** [12, 1]. He was born on 05 Jun 1908 in Michigan. He died on 29 May 2001 in Stronach, Manistee, Michigan. 1920 Census in Watertown Twp, Clinton, Michigan. |
| | | Notes for George Richard Seymour: |
| | | George SEYMOUR |
| | | Birth Date: 5 Jun 1908 |
| | | Death Date: 29 May 2001 |
| | | Social Security Number: 375-20-3537 |
| | | State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Michigan |
| | | Death Residence Localities |
| | | ZIP Code: 49660 |
| | | Localities: Manistee, Manistee, Michigan; Stronach, Manistee, Michigan |
| | vii. | **Maynard Madison Seymour** [12, 1]. He was born on 17 Aug 1910 in Michigan. He married Lottie Mary Willey. They were married abt. 1929. He died on 11 Apr 1969 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. |

==== 13. Alford Jackson Seymour(3) ====
(George Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[1, 13]. He was born on 23
Jul 1866 [14]. He died on 27 Jun 1953. Occupation in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan (Chief of Police).
1900 Census in Wayne Co, Michigan (with father in law Lyman Blakely).

Notes for Alford Jackson Seymour:
If his name was Alford, he may have been named after a town in Lincolnshire.

He was president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in 1932-1933.

from the Lansing Police Department historical web site
----
LPD 1918

After 26 years with the Detroit Police Dept. Lt. Alfred Seymour wasn’t anxious to begin another
career but did agree to sign a two-year contract with the city of Lansing. Chief Seymour’s LPD
career spanned from 1918 to 1938.

Chief Alfred Seymour

1918-1938

Chief Seymour immediately required LPD officers to memorize the city ordinance manual, the LPD
rulebook, and the regulations manual. Officers submitted a written report of their daily activities to
the shift sergeant. Previously, only oral reports had been given. By 1921, the Chief and the Board
had changed the qualifications for Lansing policemen to include: “Must be able to read and write
English; be a resident of Lansing for one year and a resident of Michigan for two years; must
never have been convicted of any crime; must be between the ages of 21-40 years and at least
5’9” tall weighing not less than 165 pounds. Must be of good health, a sound mind, possess
steady habits and be of good moral character.” One of the personnel rules read, “Officers not
paying their just debts will be dismissed.”

CHIEF SEYMOUR RETIRES

After 46 years in law enforcement, 20 as Lansing’s police chief, Alfred Seymour retired effective
January 1, 1938, at the age of 71. He also retired his Mervin-Hulbert five shot revolver he had
carried during his entire career. In 1932, the same year he was elected president of the IACP, he
threatened to put all patrolmen back to walking beats because of the deplorable condition of the
patrol cars. However, by the end of that year, LPD officers were driving six new REO sedans that
were made in Lansing. Seymour, highly respected, had many accomplishments to his credit.
Captain John F. O’Brien succeeded Seymour as Lansing’s sixth Chief of Police. Appointed to LPD
in 1917, O’Brien held various jobs as a patrolman and in the detective bureau.

Obituary from The State Journal, Lansing, June 27, 1953, page 1
----
Ex-Chief of Police Succumbs\\
Alfred Seymour, 86, Led Department for 20 Years\\
Alfred Jackson Seymour, 86-year-old former chief of the Lansing police department, died
unexpectedly of a heart attack at the home at 717 Moores River dr. shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday.

One of the few men in the state drawing pensions from two police departments, Mr. Seymour had
been retired from the Lansing police department since 1938, when he completed 20 years of
service in that capacity.

Previous to heading the Lansing police department, he had served for 27 years on the Detroit
police force, retiring as a lieutenant to accept the Lansing position.

Mr. Seymour had arisen earlier Saturday and apparently was in good health when he was seized
with a heart attack. The fire deparment inhalator was summoned, but crewmen were unable to
revive him.

Daughter is Teacher\\
Mr. Seymour is survived by two daughters, Miss Mildred Seymour, a Lansing public school
teacher, and Mrs. C.K. Colby of Perry, in addition to three grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.

He was born in Livingston county July 23, 1866.

Mr. Seymour was a member of Plymouth Congregational church, and was a past president of the
International Association of Chief's of Police. He also was a charter member of the Michigan
association.

Mr. Seymour was instrumental in modernizing the Lansing police department. When he came
here, the department's motor fleet consisted of a Model T Ford "pokey wagon."

Favored Beat Men\\
By the time he retired, there were four patrol cars equipped with one-way radios, forerunners of
the present fleet of nearly 20 patrol cars and motorcycles, all equipped with two-way radios.

However, he still held out for the "old-fashioned" foot patrolman, claiming that considerable crime
was prevented merely by the presence of uniformed officers walking beats.

He was head of the department when the most baffling case in Lansing police annals - the
mysterious murder of Mrs. Pearl Britten, local socialite - occurred in the 1920's.

The murder occurred in the Britten home which was within a few yards of Mr. Seymour's home,
and was never solved.

A year ago, he said that he believed the slaying was committed by a carnival worker.
Funeral services will be held at the Estes-Leadley Colonial chapel Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will
be in the Woodlawn cemetery in Detroit.

**Maude M. Blakely** [6]. She was born Jun 1872 in Michigan.

Notes for Maude M. Blakely:
Her parents were Lyman W. Blakely and Jennie A. Colton.

^ Alford Jackson Seymour and Maude M. Blakely. They were married on 21 Jun 1893 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. They had 5 children. ^^^
| | i. | **Baby Boy Seymour** [1]. He died on 03 Nov 1894. He was born on 03 Nov 1894. |
| | ii. | **Jennie Belle Seymour** [1]. She was born on 30 Sep 1896. She died on 03 Jan 1897. |
| 18. | iii. | **Edna Maxine Seymour** [1]. She was born on 20 Apr 1898 in Wayne Co, Michigan. She married Clark Kay Colby. They were married on 06 Jun 1922 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. She died on 27 Jan 1969 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee, Michigan. |
| | iv. | **Mildred Ione Seymour**. She was born on 19 Nov 1900 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. She died on 20 Jun 1981 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. |
| | v. | **Helen Elizabeth Seymour**. She was born on 26 Jun 1902 in Michigan. She died on 17 Apr 1914 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. |

==== 14. G. Bert Atherton(4) ====
(Caroline Seymour<sup>3</sup>, Newton Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[7, 17]. He was
born on 08 Oct 1868 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. Occupation 1900 (Brickyard - burner). He
died on 17 Apr 1957 in Saginaw Co, Michigan. Religion in Fordney Avenue Baptist Church. 1870
Census in do. 1880 Census in Pic Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. 1900 Census in Pic Bridgeport,
Saginaw, Michigan. 1910 Census in do. 1920 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, Michigan.
1930 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, MI. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan
(Oakwood Cemetery).

Notes for G. Bert Atherton:
We will continue his policy of ignoring his proper name, which was Bertram. The Shea Funeral
home handled his funeral.

**Nellie Samaine** [20, 17]. She died 1918.

Notes for Nellie Samaine:
Her parents were Elias and Edna.

^ G. Bert Atherton and Nellie Samaine. They were married on 01 Jun 1904 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. They had 2 children. ^^
| i. | **S. Robert Atherton** [17]. He was born on 05 Jun 1907 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. He died on 30 Oct 1990 in Rose City, Michigan. 1920 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, Michigan. 1930 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, MI. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakgrove Cemetery). |
| | Notes for S. Robert Atherton: |
| | Name: Robert S. Atherton |
| | SSN: 362-66-2229 |
| | Last Residence: 48654 Rose City, Ogemaw, Michigan |
| | Born: 8 Jun 1907 |
| | Died: Oct 1990 |
| | State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1972) |
| ii. | **S. Phillip Atherton** [17]. He was born on 30 May 1916 in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan. He died on 02 Jun 1992 in Mio, Oscoda, Michigan. 1920 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, Michigan. 1930 Census in Pic Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, MI. Burial in Bridgeport, Saginaw, Michigan (Oakgrove Cemetery). |
| | Notes for S. Phillip Atherton: |
| | Name: Philip S. Atherton |
| | SSN: 370-14-0578 |
| | Last Residence: 48647 Mio, Oscoda, Michigan |
| | Born: 30 May 1916 |
| | Died: 2 Jun 1992 |
| | State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951) |
| | |
| | Index: Saginaw News |
| | Friday, May 4, 1984 (D9) |
| | Name: ATHERTON, ALICE |
| | Maiden Name: DYKHOUSE |
| | Spouse's Name: PHILIP |
| | Date of Birth: Sunday, December 29, 1918 |
| | Place of Birth: KALAMAZOO, MI |
| | Date of Death: Thursday, May 3, 1984 |
| | Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI |
| | Cemetery: OAKGROVE (B) |

**Maud ?** [17]. She was born on 31 Aug 1876 in Canada. She died on 18 Nov 1935 in Bridgeport,
Saginaw, Michigan. Religion was Congregational Church, Brideport. 1930 Census in Pic
Bridgeport Twp, Saginaw, MI. Burial was Bridgeport Twp. Cemetery.

Notes for Maud ?:
According to her obituary, she lived in Bridgeport for 40 years.

G. Bert Atherton and Maud ?. They were married abt. 1895. They had no children.

==== 15. Gladys Enola Seymour(4) ====
(Charles Wilson Seymour<sup>3</sup>, George Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)
[1]. She was born on 25 Jul 1893 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. She died Oct 1967 in Detroit,
Wayne, Michigan.

**Harold Henderson** [1]. He was born on 21 Mar 1893. He died on 08 Aug 1967 in Detroit, Wayne,
Michigan. Resided in Southfield, Oakland, Michigan at death.

^ Harold Henderson and Gladys Enola Seymour. They were married abt. 1916. They had 4 children. ^^
| i. | **Charles W. Henderson** [1]. He was born 1916. |
| ii. | **Jean Barbara Henderson** [1]. She was born on 26 Mar 1920 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. She married Edward Kennedy Haskett. They were married on 28 Aug 1940 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. |
| iii. | **Robert Henderson** [1]. He was born abt. 1925. |
| iv. | **Elizabeth Ann Henderson** [1]. She was born 1927. |

==== 16. Hazel Belle Seymour(4) ====
(George Richard Seymour<sup>3</sup>, George Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)
[12,1]. She was born on 06 May 1888 in Handy Twp, Livingston, Michigan. She died Jan 1989 in
Michigan.

Notes for Hazel Belle Seymour:\\
Hazel MERRILL\\
Birth Date: 6 May 1888\\
Death Date: Jan 1989\\
Social Security Number: 366-36-4766\\
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Michigan\\
Death Residence Localities\\
ZIP Code: 32769\\
Localities:

**Floyd M. Merrill** [12]. He was born on 30 Aug 1880 in Grand Ledge, Eaton, Michigan. He died on
08 Mar 1952 in St. Cloud, Osceola, Florida.

Notes for Floyd M. Merrill:\\
Father: Edwin Merrill b: 3/5/1851 in MI\\
Mother: Adareen (Addie) Mitchell b: 1854 in MI

Marriage 1 Caroline Schroeder\\
Married: 1903 in MI\\
Child Pauline Aderine Merrill b: 1904 in MI

^ Floyd M. Merrill and Hazel Belle Seymour. They were married on 30 Sep 1909 in St. Johns, Clinton, Michigan. They had 2 children. ^^
| i. | **Dorotha May Merrill**. She was born on 30 Mar 1910 in Portland, Ionia, Michigan. She died on 12 Aug 1998 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio. Misc was Had 2 boys and 1 girl. |
| ii. | **Olive Grace Merrill**. She was born on 29 Feb 1912 in Pottersville, Eaton, Michigan. She died on 18 Feb 1988 in Kissimmee, Osceola, Florida. Misc was Had 2 boys and 1 girl. |

==== 17. Lulu Mae Seymour(4) ====
(George Richard Seymour<sup>3</sup>, George Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[12, 1].
She was born on 04 Feb 1890 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Notes for Lulu Mae Seymour:
Her mother's name is also given as Clara. The LDS IGA for the Seymour family is not consistent.

**Orlie Archie Blizzard** [12]. He was born on 16 Oct 1885 in Riley Township, Clinton, Michigan.

Notes for Orlie Archie Blizzard:\\
Father: George Blizzard\\
Mother: Maggie C. Jason

^ Orlie Archie Blizzard and Lulu Mae Seymour. They were married on 19 Aug 1908 in St. Johns, Clinton, Michigan. They had 1 child. ^^
| i. | **George Norman Blizzard** [12]. He was born on 30 Jun 1910 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. He married Rena Klein. They were married on 23 Aug 1933 in Indiana. He died on 02 Mar 1987 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona. |
| | Notes for George Norman Blizzard: |
| | George BLIZZARD |
| | Birth Date: 30 Jun 1910 |
| | Death Date: Mar 1987 |
| | Social Security Number: 380-07-3860 |
| | State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Michigan |
| | Death Residence Localities |
| | ZIP Code: 85205 |
| | Localities: Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona |

==== 18. Edna Maxine Seymour(4) ====
(Alford Jackson Seymour<sup>3</sup>, George Seymour<sup>2</sup>, Richard Seymour<sup>1</sup>)[1].
She was born on 20 Apr 1898 in Wayne Co, Michigan. She died on 27 Jan 1969 in Laingsburg,
Shiawassee, Michigan.

**Clark Kay Colby** [1]. He was born on 21 Apr 1898 in Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan. He died on
21 Jul 1962 in Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan.

Notes for Clark Kay Colby:\\
Father: Clio Claude Colby b: 6 JUL 1862 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan\\
Mother: Minnie Kellogg b: 31 JUL 1868 in Oakley, Saginaw County, Michigan

^ Clark Kay Colby and Edna Maxine Seymour. They were married on 06 Jun 1922 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. They had 4 children. ^^
| i. | **Daughter Colby** [1]. |
| ii. | **Clark Kay Colby** [1]. He was born on 03 Aug 1923 in Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan. He died on 23 Sep 1993 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee, Michigan. |
| iii. | **Robert Seymour Colby** [1]. He was born on 03 Aug 1923 in Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan. He died on 12 Aug 1935 in Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan. |
| iv. | **Richard Arthur Colby** [1]. He was born on 28 Dec 1928 in Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan. |

====== Sources ======

^ Sources ^^
| 1 | Researcher, Deborah Haskett. |
| 2 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index v4.01, Christening. |
| 3 | Researcher, Angela Ward-Wright. Deborah Haskett, Diane Solesby. |
| 4 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index v4.01, IGI Batch P006071. |
| 5 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch® International Genealogical Index v4.01, christening. |
| 6 | Researcher, Deborah Haskett. |
| 7 | Researcher Angela Ward-Wright. |
| 8 | Vital Records - Miscellaneous Sources, Public Libary of Saginaw Obituary Index. |
| 9 | Researcher Angela Ward-Wright, Diane Solesby. |
| 10 | Researcher Angela Ward-Wright, Diane Solesby. Deborah Haskett. |
| 11 | Researcher. Suzanne Wesbrook Frantz. |
| 12 | Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, Family History Library International Genealogical Index (Version 4.01). |
| 13 | Researcher Peggy (Seymour). |
| 14 | Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, Family History Library, birth date. |
| 15 | Vital Records - Miscellaneous Sources, The marriage was registers in the English Marriage Records for Boston Vol 14, p. 447. |
| 16 | Vital Records - Miscellaneous Sources, Public Libary of Saginaw Obituary Index (death). |
| 17 | Vital Records - Miscellaneous Sources, Public Library of Saginaw Obituary Index. |
| 18 | Researcher, Mike. |
| 19 | Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, Family History Library. |
| 20 | Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, Family History Library, film batch M017264. |
| 21 | Vital Records - Miscellaneous Sources, Public Library of Saginaw Obituary Index. |
| 22 | Researcher. Suzanne Wesbrook Frantz. |
| 23 | Vital Records - Miscellaneous Sources. 1851 Census, Wales, County Monmouthshire, Town of Tredegar, Parish of Bedwelty, place of birth. |
| 24 | Vital Records - Miscellaneous Sources, Social Security Death Index. |
| 25 | Researcher. Suzanne Wesbrook Frantz, Deborah Haskett. |
| 26 | Researcher. Diane Solesby, Deborah Haskett. |
| 27 | Researcher. Deborah Haskett, Diane Solesby. |
| 28 | Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, Family History Library, AFN unknown. |

Preparer: Ann Tracy Marr, Sunday, January 18, 2009

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