Felix SEYMOUR
Felix Seymour was born in the North of Ireland in 1725. At the age of 12, he accompanied his father to America on an expedition to "spy" out the land. The father left Felix with a Virginia gentleman named Renick, ancestor of the late Sciota Valley (House of that name), while he returned to Ireland for the rest of the family. He was never heard from again, and was presumed lost at sea. Felix settled near Moorfield, Virginia, (now W. Virginia) and married the eldest Renick daughter. They had eleven children. He served with distinction in the Continental Army and was rewarded with the commission of Colonel.
All Seymour Data from Dudley S. Seymour, Chicago, Illinois, May 30, 1903
Some data from Hardy County Family History to 1990
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Mill Island ** (added 1973 - Building - #73001904)
S of Moorefield, Moorefield
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Seymour,Felix
Architectural Style: Greek Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance: 1750-1799, 1825-1849
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Obituary, National Intelligencer, 12 Sep. 1823: "d. 26 Aug. 1823, at his residence near Moorefield, Va. Although very young during the Revolution, nevertheless he shouldered his musket and was attached to LaFayette's Corps at the time Lord Cornwallis invaded Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia Convention which formed our constitution." Vital Records from National Intelligencer, 1823, Washington, D.C., vol 35 Nat'l Genealogical Society Quarterly, p. 113.
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
or 1776
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
Source: Descendants of John Seymour (http://www.joanrodenberger2000.com/seymour_john.html)
He married Margaret Renick 1752 . Margaret Renick was born at Paxton, Lancaster co, Pa, Usa 1734 daughter of William Renick and Ann Hamilton .
They were the parents of 11
children:
John Seymour
born 7 May 1754.
Richard Seymour
born 25 Aug 1755.
Thomas Seymour
born 28 Jan 1758.
Abel Seymour
born 5 May 1760.
George Seymour
born 11 Aug 1762.
Catherine Seymour
born 29 Nov 1764.
William James Seymour
born 29 Nov 1764.
James Seymour
born 3 Dec 1766.
Elizabeth Seymour
born 22 Sep 1769.
Aaron Seymour
born 25 Mar 1773.
Mary Seymour
born 8 Jul 1775.
Felix Seymour died 1 Feb 1798 at Moorefield, Hardy co, Va, Usa .
Margaret Renick died 1778 at Moorefield, Hardy co, Va, Usa .


