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

[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

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

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.

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?

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.

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 Seymour¹)[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

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

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

SEYMOUR R. Market Gardener Langley

From Dianne Solesby

… 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

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

(Richard Seymour¹)[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.

(Richard Seymour¹)[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.

(Newton Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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

Seymore, Mary A. 1842 Michigan Robert G. Reynolds Sep 24, 1869 Royal Oak, MI aft. 1869

From Dianne Solesby

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.

(Newton Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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.

???

Spouse: BRIDGET OR ALICE LACOUNT

Marriage: 16 JAN 1888 Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan

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

(Newton Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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

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

(Newton Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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.

(Newton Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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 Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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.

(George Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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

(George Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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 Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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.

(Caroline Seymour³, Newton Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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.

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.

(Charles Wilson Seymour³, George Seymour², Richard Seymour¹) [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.

(George Richard Seymour³, George Seymour², Richard Seymour¹) [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

(George Richard Seymour³, George Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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

(Alford Jackson Seymour³, George Seymour², Richard Seymour¹)[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

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

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