Biographical Sketch of Charles Seaman, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Charles Seaman, dealer in stoves, tinware, grocieries and notions, was
born in Birmingham, England, March 24, 1830, and there he was reared,
educated and learned the tinner's trade. In 1853, he emigrated to New
York, where for fifteen years he was manager of the tinware factory of
Musgrove & Young. He then formed a partnership with a gentleman, and
engaged in trade; but in a short time, found that he had been basely
and systematically swindled, and was obliged to quit business, with
limited resources. In 1870, he drifted west, taking up his residence
in St. Joseph, Missouri, July 2nd and in September engaged in business.
In tin roofing and general work he has attained considerable celebrity.
At the Buchanan County Agricultural Exposition, in 1874, he was award-
ed the silver medal for superior workmanship. Recommendations from
prominent houses in England and America, indicate that he is a master
of his profession. Commenced life a poor boy, and although meeting
with many drawbacks, has, by industry and perseverance, secured a
competency. Mr. Seaman was married in England, to Miss Emma Shaw.
They have had six children, two of whom are living: Charles H. and
Elizabeth C. He is a Mason and Knight of Honor.

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