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William Seymour

William Seymour served as a representative for New York (1835-1837).

  • Jackson
  • New York
  • District 20
  • Former
Portrait of William SeymourNew York
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 20

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1835-1837

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

William Seymour, born February 22, 1775, was an American politician who served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1835 to 1837. A member of the Jackson Party, Seymour served 1 term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 20 congressional district.

Congressional Career

William Seymour was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Jackson Party, representing New York from the state’s 20 congressional district. Seymour served from 1835-12-07 to 1837-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

During this period of American history, Seymour participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of New York. As a Jackson Party member, Seymour’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

William Seymour’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of New York and the broader history of the United States. As a Jackson Party representative from New York, Seymour played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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