Seymour C. Webster (1819 - 1892)

Born 19 Feb 1819 in Grafton, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA.

Ancestors

Husband of Dorcas C. (Nichols) Burton — married 14 Oct 1839 (to about Jun 1867) in Rensselaer County, New York, USA

Descendants

Died 27 May 1892 at age 73 in Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York

Biography

Seymour C. Webster, son of David and Nancy Webster,^[1] was born on 19 Feb. 1819 at Grafton, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA.^[2]

He married Dorcus C. Nichols, adopted daughter of Caleb Nichols and Elizabeth (Chase) Nichols, on 14 Oct. 1839 at Rensselaer County, New York, USA, recorded at Troy-Pittstown Society of Friends with date 6 Nov. 1839.^[1]

He and Dorcus appeared on the census of 27 Aug. 1850 in the household of Caleb Nichols and Elizabeth (Chase) Nichols, at Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York.^[3] He was a farmer when he and Dorcus appeared on the census of 2 Aug. 1860 in the household of Caleb Nichols and Elizabeth (Chase) Nichols at Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York.^[4] He registered for the civil war draft in June 1863 at Hoosick, Rensselaer County, New York.^[5]

He and Dorcus were seperated or divorced about 1867. Dorcus was disowned by the Troy-Pittstown Society of Friends at this time. It seems likely that there was a connection to their separation.^[1]

He married Sarah (--?--) in Feb. 1870.^[6]

He was a retired farmer when he and Sarah appeared on the census of 23 June 1870 at Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York.^[6] He and Sarah appeared on the census of 14 June 1875 at Hoosick, Rensselaer County, New York. His mother was living with them.^[7] He was a retired farmer when he and Sarah appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York.^[8]

Seymour died on 27 May 1892 at Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, at age 73 and was buried at Maple Grove Old Cemetery, Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County, New York.^[2] His memorial has the years of his birth and death and a note that the inscription is: "wife-Sarah M. Webster"^[9]

Obituary

1 June 1892

Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA.

The Democrat

Seymour C. Webster, one of the oldest residence [sic] of Hoosick, died at his residence on River street, Friday evening about nine o'clock. About seven years ago he had a shock of apoplexy, and some time ago revived. About 8 o'clock Mr. Harrison Webster dropped in to have a chat with his uncle, and while they were talking he sustained another shock and died immediately. Mr. Webster was born in Grafton, this county, Feb. 19th 1819, and came to this town of Hoosick about sixty years ago. He engaged in farming on the west hills and then moved into the village. He has always been known as an upright honorable man, a good neighbor and kind friend. He is survived by a wife who is a sister of M. V. B. Peters, and one daughter, Mary Haviland, who lives in Jonesville, Wisc., and another daughter Susie in Kansas. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the house, Rev. A. Chapman officiating.^[2] ("copied exactly as appears in paper" by Wendy Baker-Lake). Thank you Wendy.

Census

27 Aug. 1850

Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York.

• Nichols, Caleb age 63 B. NY Farmer.
• Elizabeth age 61 b. NY.
• Seymon A. age 30 b. NY Farmer.
• Webster, Duncan age 26 b. NY.
• Elizabeth age 8 b. NY.
• Mary age 5 b. NY.^[3]

2 Aug. 1860

Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York.

• Nichols, Caleb age 73 b. NY Farmer.
• Elizabeth age 71 b. NY.
• Webster, Symore C. age 41 b. NY Farmer.
• Dorcus C. age 36 b. NY.
• Mary C. age 15 b. NY.
• Susannah age 9 b. NY.
• L. David C. age 4 b. NY.
• Wood, Mary age 14 b. NY.^[4]

23 June 1870

Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York.

• Webster, Seymour 51 b. NY Ret Farmer married Feb. 1870.
• Sarah age 35 b. NY married Feb. 1870.
• Susan age 19 b. NY.
• David age 14 b. NY.
• Nancy age 84 b. NY.^[6]

14 June 1875

Hoosick, Rensselaer County, New York.

• Seymour Webster 56.
• Sarah M Webster 39.
• Nancy Webster 89 mother.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} James E. Hazard Index. Society of Friends.
   • "Webster Lemer (sic) C. m Troy-Pittstown Dorcas Nichols adopted dt of Caleb Nichols & Elizabeth.S of David & Nancy date: 1839 11 6 call: P 513 vol: 3.2 page: 158 id: 356.
   • "Webster Dorcas dis Troy-Pittstown See also pg 252 year:1867 mon: 6 day: 5 call. P 513 Vol. 2.2 p. 254 id. 1329."
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Seymour C. Webster. The Democrat 1 June 1892. Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Year: 1850; Census Place: Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M432_585; Page: 387A; Image: 88. 1850 US Census. Caleb Nichols.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Year: 1860; Census Place: Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M653_849; Page: 696; Image: 155; Family History Library Film: 803849. 1860 US Census. Caleb Nicholes.
5. ↑ U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 Seymour Webster.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Year: 1870; Census Place: Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M593_1082; Page: 686B; Image: 427; Family History Library Film: 552581. 1870 US Census. Seymour Webster.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} New York, State Census, 1875 1875 NY Census. Seymour Webster.
8. ↑ Year: 1880; Census Place: Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 921; Family History Film: 1254921; Page: 218A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 0748. 1880 US Census. Seymour Webster.
9. ↑ Seymour C Webster memorial at Find A Grave.

Acknowledgments

• Profile researched and started by Phil Smith.