Joseph Seabrook
Joseph Seabrook | |
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 Seabrook family Coat of Arms | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Commons for St. Helena's Parish | |
| In office 1721–1724 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1700 |
| Died | 10 June 1743 (aged 42–43) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Whitmarsh |
| Children | at least 5 |
| Parent | Robert Seabrook |
| Occupation | |
Joseph Seabrook was an early American politician who served in the South Carolina House of Commons in the 1720s.
Early life & Family
Joseph Seabrook was born in 1700 to Robert Seabrook and Sarah Collins. He married Elizabeth Whitmarsh and had at least 5 children with her.[1]
Political career
He served in the South Carolina House of Commons for St. Helena's Parish in the early 1720s, being one of the most promient Planters in his area.[2]
Later life & Legacy
He died in 1743 without a Will and his estate was filed in Colleton County, South Carolina by his wife Elizabeth who acted as administratrix.[3]
References
- ↑ Colonial land warrants and deeds relating to Robert Seabrook's land grants in Charles Town and Colleton County (e.g., 1680, 1680/1, 1683 records). (published in “The Early Generations of the Seabrook Family”). https://archive.org/stream/jstor-27569381/27569381_djvu.txt
- ↑ Joseph Seabrook service in the Commons House of Assembly, First Royal Assembly of South Carolina, 1721–1724. Listed as representative for St. Helena’s Parish. https://www.carolana.com/Carolina/Commons_House/royal_1st_assembly_members.html
- ↑ Inventory and administration of Joseph Seabrook’s estate filed in Colleton County, South Carolina, before June 10, 1743. Estate included land, enslaved people, and other property; administratrix was his widow Elizabeth Seabrook. Published in “The Early Generations of the Seabrook Family.” https://archive.org/stream/jstor-27569381/27569381_djvu.txt