Seaman -Erastus - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Erastus Seaman, the subject of this sketch was born on the 19th of November 1834 in Montgomery Co IN. His father was a farmer and one of the earliest settlers of that county. Mr. S. Was raised on the farm where he was born and obtained his education in the common schools. He lived at home until he was of age, when he took unto himself a better half in the person of Miss Nancy A. SARVIS. Shortly after his married, Mr. S. Rented a farm from his father and commenced business for himself. He lived on this farm until October 1873 when, having become tired of farming, Mr. S. Removed to Rockville, Parke Co and purchased the Striker property. As a farmer, Mr. S. Had been very successful and has retired to educate his children. In person, Mr. S. Is below the medium height, but solidly and compactly built and in this respect his appearance is an index to his character. - kbz