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- George Wescott Seamans - September 9, 1828 - October 11, 1912. Plot AA-42. Military Service: Veteran of the Civil War; Enlisted August 24, 1864 at Ellisburg, New York; Mustered in September 7, 1864 (two ranks listed "Private/Corporal") in Company C. 186th Infantry New York Volunteers; Mustered out June 2, 1865 with Company near Alexandria, Virginia, with rank of Sergeant. Son of Royal and Clarita Seamans. Husband of Celia Maria Dewey Seamans. Married February 22, 1855 at Sand Bank, Oswego County, New York.
Newspaper Obituary - Wednesday, October 16, 1912 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - He Was Spared to Realize Happy Old Age - Like the fields of ripened grain, fit for the reaper's hand, so was George Westcott Seamans ripe in years and perfect in readiness when the call came for him to go and he sank peacefully into the long sleep of death at the home, Friday afternoon, October 11, surrounded by his companion of nearly fifty-eight years and his four children. For several weeks he had been suffering with heart troubles but had been about most of the time and enjoyed an automobile ride every day. Tuesday he was suffering more from short breath and about two o'clock, Wednesday morning, he sank into an unconsciousness from which he never recovered, just slept his life away. In the modest home of the pioneer of the town of Richfield, Otsego County, New York, September 9, 1828, George Westcott Seamans was born. His parents were Royal and Claritta Seamans, who moved by way again from Foster, Rhode Island, to Richfield and made for themselves a home among the pioneers of that section of the state, in 1824. In 1842 the father moved his family to the town of Albion, near the present site of the Seamans School House. His family consisted of six boys and four girls, of whom but three are living, Isaac Seamans, of Fulton; Clarissa West, of Camden, and Harriet Kyes, of Copenhagen. His boyhood days were spent on the farm and he had but limited opportunities for securing an education but did become sufficiently prepared so he taught district school, and was also town superintendent of schools in the town of Albion. He learned carpenter and mill wright work which occupied his time summers while he taught school winters. February 22, 1855, he was united in marriage with Celia Dewey, of Orwell, and they commenced home life in Williamstown. To this union were born five children, Ernest, who died in infancy, Clayton. Byron, Minnie and Claritta, all of whom are living. At the opening of the Civil War he was ready to enlist but some physical defect prevented him from entering the service, but in 1864 he offered himself and was accepted in Company C, 186th Regiment New York Volunteers. He left his wife and three children, aged four years, two years and the youngest three months. He remained in the service until the close of the war when he came back to Albion and resumed the work he left to go into the service. In the winter of 1882 he moved to Pulaski, where he engaged in business with C. W. Street and J. H. Mickle as builders. He was actively in business until about seven years ago. He served one term as trustee on the village board and was serving his third term as justice of the peace. For many years he has been a member of the Methodist Church and active on the official board. He was a member of 3. B. Butler Post, G.A.R. and has served as Commander of that organization, at present he was chaplain; he was a member of Pulaski Lodge, No. 415, F. & A.M. He was conspicuously modest in his manner and scrupulously considerate of his family and friends. Selfishness was an unknown element in the economy of his make-up. No one ever came to him in need and went away disappointed if within his power to grant the whole or part of their desire. His honorable and upright life is a legacy which his family received more gladly than they could wealth. His death was received with sadness through the community. His presence on our streets will be missed. In his autobiography which was only recently completed he closes the story of his life with these words: "I am ready." We who knew him best leave he was ready to enter into the presence of the Judge of all and we believe he has already heard the glad "Well done, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." The funeral was held from the late home in Mill Street, at two o'clock Monday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. A. P. Palmer, pastor of the Pulaski Methodist Church. Mr. Palmer spoke feelingly of the "Victory" in the death of Mr. Seamans. The members of J. B. Butler Post, G.A.R., attended in a body and conducted the burial services at the grave. The presence of a great many floral pieces and cut flowers, from organizations and private individuals, were a conspicuous testimony of esteem. The bearers were his two sons, Clayton E. and Byron G., his brother, Albert S. Seamans and nephews, Stukely T. Seamans, George B. Seamans and Wilson A. Austin. Friends were present from Syracuse, Norwich, Fulton, Sandy Creek, Altmar, Richland, Salmon River, Parish and New Centerville.
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1828 - 1912 (84 years)