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J. H. Seawell

Democratic

Date Party Office Votes Result
11-06-1888 Democratic AD-11 0 Win
11-04-1890 Democratic SD-06 0 Win
11-08-1892 Democratic SD-08 0 Win
11-06-1894 Democratic SD-08 0 Win
Website: www.findagrave.com/memorial/115877171/john-henry-seawell
 

Candidate Biography:

John Henry Seawell
Born: November 22, 1847 in Lafayette County, Missouri
Married: Lucy Frances
Family: Brother of Emmett Seawell
Died: August 24, 1902 in Sonoma, CA

  • Seawell was the first State Senator to represent Glenn County after it's incorporation.
  • "His death was caused by severe injuries from being thrown from a horse." (Source)