Background
Brunson was born in Orwell, Vermont.
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Seymour Brunson
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In 1813, at the age of 14, he enlisted in the United States military as a 16-year-old and served during the War of 1812. In 1823, Brunson married Harriet Matilda Gould. They eventually had seven children.
He served as a missionary in both Ohio and Virginia and then moved to Daviess County, Missouri just south of Far West.
After a year he moved into the town. In April 1838 it was Brunson who brought the charges against Oliver Cowdery that led to Cowdery"s excommunication.
During that fall Brunson served as a major in the Davies County militia. After this he moved to Quincy, Illinois for a short time and then on to Nauvoo, Illinois.
He also served as one of Joseph Smith"s bodyguards.
Membership
At Nauvoo, Brunson served as a member of the High Council and as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Hancock County Militia.
