Willett J. Seaman

     Willett was born on Thursday, 9 June 1808 at the family home at 90 Beekman Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York. Willett married Susan Woodruff Hendricks on 19 October 1830. 4 September 1850, Willett and his wife, Susan, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Manhattan. Enumerated in this household were Willit Seaman [44 New York], Susan [40 New York], William W. [17 New York], Eliza [15 New York], Sarah [7 New York]. Willit is running livery stable.¹ 16 August 1860, Willett and his wife, Susan, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census. Enumerated in this household were Willet Seaman [50 New York], his wife: Susan [40 New Jersey], children: William [24 New Jersey - clerk], Eliza [20 New York], Sarah [16 New York], Sarah Henderson [68 New Jersey] and some borders.² 15 June 1870, Willett and his wife, Susan, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census. Enumerated in this household were Willet Seaman [50 New York], his wife: Susan [40 New Jersey], children: William [24 New Jersey - clerk], Eliza [20 New York], Sarah [16 New York], Sarah Henderson [68 New Jersey] and some borders.³ Willett departed this life on Monday, 18 March 1878 in Manhattan at his home at 139 West 14th Street at age 69 years, 9 months and 9 days.⁴ His will was probated on 27 December 1878.