John Seymour (Maryland governor)
Colonel John Seymour (1649 – July 30, 1709) was the 10th Royal Governor of Maryland from 1704 to 1709.
John Seymour | |
|---|---|
| 10th Royal Governor of Maryland | |
| In office 1704–1709 | |
| Monarch | Anne |
| Preceded by | Thomas Tench |
| Succeeded by | Edward Lloyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1649 Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | July 30, 1709 (aged 59–60) Anne Arundel County, Maryland, British America |
| Resting place | St. Anne's Church |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Bowles (m. 1672)Hester Newton |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | England |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | Life Guards |
| Battles/wars | War of the Spanish Succession |
Early life edit
John Seymour was born in 1649 in Gloucestershire, England, the eldest son of Elizabeth Lyte and Thomas Seymour (d. 1678).[1] He immigrated in 1704 to Annapolis, Maryland.[1]
Personal life edit
Seymour married Margaret Bowles in 1672. He later married Hester Newton.[1] Seymour had three children: John, Robert and Jane.[1]
Career edit
Seymour served as captain of the colony service from 1667 to 1687.[1] In 1687, he served as the lieutenant colonel of the Life Guards during the campaigns of William III. He also served in the Spanish campaigns in 1702.[1]
The Earl of Nottingham presented his royal nomination to the Council of Trade and Plantations on January 11, 1703.[2] He succeeded Thomas Tench on April 12, 1704, and was succeeded by Edward Lloyd.[1][3] He attempted to resolve boundary issues, religious rights, and compensation for 'itinerant judges'.[3] His administration instituted the qualifications for the municipal officials of Annapolis and its market and fair days.[4]
Death edit
Seymour died on July 30, 1709, in Anne Arundel County.[1] He was buried at St. Anne's Church in Annapolis.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789. p. 726. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "America and West Indies: January 1703, 11-15." Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 21, 1702-1703. Ed. Cecil Headlam. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1913. 109-127. British History Online. Retrieved 9 March 2019. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/colonial/america-west-indies/vol21/pp109-127.
- ^ a b "America and West Indies: August 1709." Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 24, 1708-1709. Ed. Cecil Headlam. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1922. 437-457. British History Online. Retrieved 9 March 2019. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/colonial/america-west-indies/vol24/pp437-457.
- ^ Colonel John Seymour, Governor of Maryland, to Queen Anne. (16 March 1709). Colonial Office, Commonwealth and Foreign and Commonwealth Offices, Empire Marketing Board, and related bodies. Image library reference: CO 5/716 (1 of 6). The National Archives website Retrieved 25 May 2019.