Edward Seymour

Edward Seymour (October 26, 1810 – June 15, 1883) was a Vermont farmer, businessman and politician who served as President of the Vermont State Senate. Life and politics Seymour was born in Vergennes, Vermont on October 26, 1810. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1831 and became a farmer and businessman in Vergennes. In addition to maintaining an interest in the Vermont Agricultural Society, Seymour served as President of the National Bank of Vergennes. Originally a Whig, Seymour held local offices including Justice of the Peace, and he served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1847 to 1848. In 1850 Seymour received a Master of Arts degree from the University of Vermont.