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EGBERT SEYMOUR
Originally published in 1900 |
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EGBERT SEYMOUR, Mayor of the City of Bayonne and widely known
as a merchant in that part of Hudson County, was born in Ulster County,
N. Y.. December 15, ]850, the son of James Seymour and Sarah Ann,
daughter of David and Elenor Radiker, and grandson of Charles and Eliza
Seymour. His boyhood was not unlike those of other country lads. He
attended the district schools, spent six months at the academy in Montgomery, Orange County, and another six months at the academy in Newburgh, in the same county, in New York State, and subsequently served
as a clerk for twelve years. These advantages, however, afforded him an
opportunity to lay the foundation upon which he has built a successful
career. From a clerk he became a merchant, and for eighteen years has
been actively and successfully engaged in the butter and cheese trade in
New York City.
Mr. Sevmour is one of the foremost citizens of his adopted city, a man universally esteemed and respected, and prominent and influential in every movement and especially in political affairs. For two years he rendered efficient service as a member of the Board of School Trustees. As Mayor of the City of Bayonne he has served three terms. He has been instrumental in advancing the best interests of the community, in building up the city, and in promoting many important public improvements. When his present term expires on May 1, 1901, he will have filled the office for six consecutive years and it is safe to say that no man ever discharged its duties with more fidelity and honesty of purpose. Mr. Seymour is respected and esteemed for his ability and integrity of character, and in every capacity has gained the confidence of all who know him. He is a prominent member of the Newark Bay Boat Club, of the Exempt Firemen of Bayonne, of Council No. 695, Royal Arcanum, and of Council No. 434, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of Bayonne. He is also a leading member of the Bayonne City Democratic Club and of the Robert Davis Association of Jersey City. Mr. Seymour married, October 22, 1873, Marietta H. Neafie, and their children are James H. and Everett E. Seymour.
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