THE LATE MR. HENRY SEYMOUR

The funeral of this deceased gentleman, who died on Thursday last at Shaw-crescent, took place yesterday at Newbury cemetery. Mr. Seymour was for many years in business in Marlborough, where he was mayor of the borough. He was also a Justice of the Peace, an alderman, and churchwarden, and indeed filled almost every public office that it was competent for a townsman to fill,

Upon his retirement from business 16 or 17 years ago, he returned to his native town of Newbury, where he spent his remaining days, having lived nearly to his 86^th birthday, being in this respect like other members of his family who are somewhat remarkable for their longevity.

Obituaries & Newspaper Announcements Article Source: Berkshire Chronicle

Date: 6 May 1882 DEATHS — April 27, at Shaw Crescent, Newbury, Mr. Henry Seymour, formerly of Marlborough, in his 86th year.

Article Source: Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Date: 10 November 1855
ELECTION OF MAYOR — Yesterday, the 9th inst., Mr. Seymour was unanimously elected Mayor of Marlborough for the ensuing year, much to the satisfaction of his fellow townsmen. In the evening, Mr. Neate, the retiring Mayor, gave a dinner at the Aylesbury Arms Hotel to the new Mayor and Corporation, at which the Right Hon. The Earl Bruce, Lord Ernest Bruce, M.P., T. B. Baring, Esq., M.P., and many other influential gentlemen were present, and the greatest harmony and sociality prevailed throughout the evening: every delicacy of the season and wines of the rarest quality graced the tables.

Article Source: Salisbury and Winchester Journal
Date: 15 November 1856
ELECTION OF MAYOR —On Monday morning the Corporation met at the Council Chamber, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year, when Mr. T. B. Merriman proposed, and Mr. W.W. Lucy seconded, Mr. Alderman Stiles to fill the civic chair. The proposition was unanimously agreed to. Mr. Laurence was at the same time unanimously chosen Alderman in the room to John Gardner, Esq. The body Corporate afterwards accompanied the new Mayor, Mr. Alderman Stiles, to his residence. The banquet given by the retiring Mayor, Mr. H. Seymour, who has filled the office with honour to himself and to the perfect satisfaction of the inhabitants, took place on the same evening at the Ailesbury Arms. In addition to the Corporation there were present the Marquis of Ailesbury, Lord Ernest Bruce, M.P., Mr. Baring, M.P., Capt. Manders, the Rev. G. E. L. Cotton, Master of Marlborough College, the Rev. F. H. Bond, master of the Royal Grammar School, Mr. Maughan, of Durley House, Messrs. Wentworth, &c. The chair was filled by Mr. Seymour and Mr. W. C. Merriman occupied the vice chair.