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A biography of Alanson D. Seaver was published in the book "Genealogical and Family History of the County of Jefferson, New York," published by Lewis Publishing Company, New York and Chicago, 1905, page 167. The biography reads: "ALANSON D. SEAVER. Prominent among the enterprising business men and public-spirited citizens of Jefferson county is Alanson D. Seaver of Watertown. He comes of New England ancestry who transmitted to him that genuine ability and sterling integrity of character which have been such potent factors in his useful and honorable career. His parents were natives of Brookline, Massachusetts, and Rutland, Vermont, and among the early settlers of Watertown. The father was a son of Joseph Seaver. "Alanson D. Seaver, son of William and Eliza (French) Seaver, was born January 29, 1845, in Watertown, where he received a common school education and was early employed at the machinist's trade. In 1865, he entered C.B. Hoard's armory in Watertown and rapidly picked up a knowledge of metal-working. His application and aptitude were such that he thoroughly mastered the business in all its details, and became so accomplished a workman that he was able to secure a position as tool-maker with the Davis Sewing Machine Company in 1868. After holding this position for seventeen years, with credit to himself and entire satisfaction to his employers, he engaged in the insurance business, becoming associated with Frank H. Munson under the firm name of Munson & Seaver. As city agents for the Agricultural Insurance Company the firm carried on a flourishing business, a fact due in no small measure to the industry and ability of Mr. Seaver, whose success in commercial life has been no less marked than were the favorable results which he secured while engaged in the calling of a machinist. This continued until the death of Mr. Munson. In 1901 Mr. C.F. Peck became his partner, and the business is now conducted under the style of Seaver & Peck. "Notwithstanding the urgent and incessant demands to which Mr. Seaver as a business man is constantly subjected, he has never neglected the duties of a citizen, but has ever manifested an earnest and conscientious interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community in which he resides. He possesses the high esteem and full confidence of his fellow citizens, who in 1871 elected him to the office of city clerk. In 1884 he was called by the votes of his fellow citizens to fill the position of county treasurer, the best comment upon the manner in which he administered the office being found in the fact that in 1887 he was re-elected. Mr. Seaver is a member of Watertown Lodge No. 49, F. and A. M. in which he held the office of master three terms. He is also affiliated with Watertown Chapter and Commandery, and Media Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Hew is an Episcopalian, and a Republican in politics. He was married in December, 1868, to Miss Hattie E. La Mont, a native of Geneva, New York, daughter of Charles F. and Irene La Mont of that town, of prominent families." CENSUS: In the 1880 US census, A.D. Seaver (age 33, born NY), wife H.E. (age 35, born NY) and his father William (age 73, born MA) resided in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York. [LDS CD-ROM of 1880 Census, LDS Microfilm 1,254,839, page 97A]. In the 1900 US census, the Alanson Seaver family resided at 31 Washington St. in Watertown, Jefferson County, NY. The family included Alanson (age 55, born Jan 1845 in NY) and wife Harriet E. (age 56, born Apr 1844 in NY). The complete census entry can be found on volume 61, ED 38, sheet 1, line 16 of the 1900 census for New York. [NY soundex S160 on LDS Microfilm 1,246,853]. In the 1920 US Census, Alanson D. Seaver (male, white, age 74, widowed, born NY, father born MA, mother born VT, a partner,works in fire insurance company) was a roomer in the YMCA Building at 105 Washington Street in the 4th Ward of Watertown, Jefferson County, New York [National Archives Microfilm Series T625, Roll 1116, page 263, ED 48, Sheet 9B, Line 72]. |