Background
Dexter, Seymour was born on March 20, 1841 in Independence, New York, United States. Son of Daniel and Angeline Dexter.
Dexter, Seymour was born on March 20, 1841 in Independence, New York, United States. Son of Daniel and Angeline Dexter.
Preparatory education Alfred Academy, New York. Graduate Alfred University, 1864 (A.M., Doctor of Philosophy). Studied law. 1864-1866.
Admitted to bar, 1866, at Elmira, New York. City attorney, Elmira, 1872. Elected member of New York assembly, 1872.
County judge and surrogate, 1877, reelected, 1883. Resigned, 1889; became president and manager 2d National Bank of Elmira. President New York State Bankers’ Association, 1896-1897.
President United States League of Local Building & Loan associations, 1893-1894. President New York State League Local Building & Loan associations, 1890-1891. President Chemung Valley Mutual Loan Association, since 1875.
Treasurer Elmira College, Steel Memorial library association, Elmira Building Company.
Member of New York assembly, 1872.
Married Ellenor Weaver, June 17, 1868.