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Thomas Seamer
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| Deputy of the General Assembly of the Connecticut Colony from Norwalk | |
| In office May 1690 – October 1790 Serving with Christopher Comstock
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| Preceded by | Samuel Hayes |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Smith |
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| Born | July 15, 1632 Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | October 1712 |
| Spouses | Hannah Marvin, daughter of Matthew Marvin, Sr. (m. January 1653), Sarah Wildman, Elizabeth Betts (daughter of Thomas Betts) |
| Children | Hannah Seamer (b. December 12, 1654), Abigail Seamer Picket (b. January 1655), Mary Seamer (b. September 1658), Sarah Seamer,(b. September 1658), Thomas Seamer (b. September 1660), Mercie Seamer (b. November 1666), Matthew Seymour (b. May 1669), Elizabeth Seamer (December 1673), Rebecka Seamer (b. January 1675) |
| Residences | Norwalk, Connecticut Colony |
Thomas Seamer (also known as Thomas Seymour) was an important early settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was born on July 15, 1632, and lived until 1712. Thomas Seamer also served as a representative for Norwalk in the General Assembly of the Connecticut Colony in May 1690. This meant he helped make laws and decisions for the colony.
Thomas Seamer's Early Life
Thomas Seamer was the son of Captain Richard Seamer and Mercy Ruscoe. His parents were among the first people to settle in Hartford, another important town in Connecticut. Thomas came to New England with his family around 1638 when he was about six years old.
He lived in Hartford until about 1651. Around that time, he moved to Norwalk with his parents. In 1655, his father passed away. Thomas was the only one of his brothers and sisters who was old enough to manage things on his own. His mother later remarried and moved to Farmington with her younger children. Thomas inherited his father's land in Norwalk and continued to live there for the rest of his life.
Serving the Connecticut Colony
As a deputy for Norwalk in the General Assembly, Thomas Seamer played a role in the government of the Connecticut Colony. Deputies were like elected representatives today. They would travel to the General Assembly meetings to speak for their towns. They helped decide on important matters for the colony, such as laws, taxes, and how the colony should be run. This was a very important job in the early days of the colony.
His Legacy in Norwalk
Thomas Seamer is remembered as one of the original founders of Norwalk. His name is carved on the Founders Stone. This special stone lists the names of the first people who settled Norwalk. It is located in the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery. This stone helps us remember the people who helped build the town from the very beginning.
