author
M. W. (Morris Woodruff) Seymour
1842–1920
Best known for writing about Connecticut’s past, this lawyer, judge, and local historian brought a deep sense of place to his work. His books reflect a lifelong interest in family history, public service, and the stories behind New England communities.
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Historic Litchfield address delivered at the bi-centennial celebration of the town of Litchfield, August 1, 1920
by M. W. (Morris Woodruff) Seymour
About the author
Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, Morris Woodruff Seymour was an American attorney, judge, and historian. Sources found during this search describe him as a graduate of Yale College who went on to study law at Columbia, later building a legal and public career in Connecticut.
Alongside that professional life, he wrote historical works including Historic Litchfield and A Record of the Seymour Family in the Revolution. His writing centers on local history and genealogy, with a strong focus on preserving the people, events, and civic memory of his region.
Some sources list his birth year as 1842, while others give 1843, so that detail appears to be inconsistent in the record. He died in 1920.