John Seymour (Maryland governor)
10th Royal Governor of Maryland
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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 |
| Died | July 30, 1709 (aged 59–60) |
| 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 |
Conflicts | War of the Spanish Succession |
Early life
John Seymour was born in 1649 in Gloucestershire, England, the eldest son of Elizabeth Lyte and Thomas Seymour (d. 1678).[1] John descended from Sir John Seymour who was a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. He immigrated in 1704 to Annapolis, Maryland.[1]
Personal life
Career
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
Seymour died on July 30, 1709, in Anne Arundel County.[1] He was buried at St. Anne's Church in Annapolis.[1]
