Born in upstate New York, Seymour came to Bayonne, New Jersey in the 1880's and became active in Democratic politics. He was elected Mayor in 1895, succeeding Republican William C. Farr, and served until 1904. He was one of the founders of the Bayonne Democratic Club. Seymour died in his home at age 70 of influenza. Coincidently, Farr, who he succeeded, died of influenza eight days later.
Born in upstate New York, Seymour came to Bayonne, New Jersey in the 1880's and became active in Democratic politics. He was elected Mayor in 1895, succeeding Republican William C. Farr, and served until 1904. He was one of the founders of the Bayonne Democratic Club. Seymour died in his home at age 70 of influenza. Coincidently, Farr, who he succeeded, died of influenza eight days later.
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