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Matthew Seymour
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk |
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| In office October 1712 – May 1713 Serving with Joseph Platt
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| In office October 1713 – May 1714 Serving with Joseph Platt
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| Succeeded by | Samuel Hanford, Samuel Kellogg |
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| Born | May 1669 Norwalk, Connecticut Colony |
| Died | 1735 Norwalk, Connecticut Colony |
| Spouses | Sarah Hayes (daughter of Samuel Hayes), Catherine Fairchild |
| Children | Matthew Seymour, Samuel Seymour, Thomas Seymour, Jehiel Seymour, Hannah Seymour St. John, Elizabeth Seymour Bouton, Ruth Seymour Smith, Sarah Seymour Bouton; Catherine Seymour, Susanna Seymour Rusco, Daniel Seymour |
| Residences | Norwalk, Connecticut Colony, Ridgefield, Connecticut Colony |
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| Rank | Captain (May 26, 1729) |
| Unit | North Company at Norwalk |
Matthew Seymour (born May 1669, died 1735) was an important person in early Connecticut. He was also known as Matthew Seamer or Matthew Seamore. He served in the government and helped start a new town.
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Early Life
Matthew Seymour was the son of Thomas Seamer. His father was an early settler in the town of Norwalk. Matthew's mother was Hannah Marvin.
Public Service
Matthew Seymour was a "selectman" in Norwalk. A selectman was like a town council member. They helped manage the town's daily business.
Serving in the Legislature
Matthew Seymour was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. This was a group of elected officials. They helped make laws for the Connecticut Colony. He served in this role in October 1712 and October 1713.
Founding Ridgefield
In 1708, Matthew Seymour helped found the town of Ridgefield. He worked with John Belding, Matthias St. John, and Samuel Keeler. They made an agreement with a Native American leader named Catoonah. This agreement was to buy the land that became Ridgefield.
Town Committee Work
In 1718, Matthew was chosen for a special committee in Norwalk. This group of six men represented the town. They helped solve a big political problem for the community.
Military Service
Matthew Seymour also served in the military. In 1710, he became a lieutenant. Later, on May 26, 1729, he was named a captain. He led the North Company of Norwalk, which was a local military group.
