Background
Seward, William Henry was born on June 18, 1839 in Auburn, New York, United States. Son of William Henry (Secretary of State) and Frances A. (Miller) S.
Seward, William Henry was born on June 18, 1839 in Auburn, New York, United States. Son of William Henry (Secretary of State) and Frances A. (Miller) S.
Brother of Frederick William South. Private education.
Appointed September 12, 1862, lieutenant colonel, 138th New York Volumes. Afterward colonel 9th New York Heavy Artillery. Participated in battles of Monocacy, St. Petersburg, Cold Harbor, Opequan and others
Promoted for gallantry, September 1863, to brigadier general commanding 1st Brigade, 3d Division, Department of Shenandoah.
Resigned, June 1, 1865. Head of banking firm of William H. Seward & Company, since 1860.
Trustee Cayuga Company Savings Bank. President Seymour Library.
Married Janet M. Watson, June 27, 1860 (died 1913).