William Henry Seaman

1842–1915 (age 73)

Biography

William Henry Seaman, born in 1842, lived in Sheboygan through an era of industrial growth and civic transformation, always taking his place as a dependable supporter of local families. He balanced hard work with a generous spirit, mindful of the needs of the harbor and its people.

Those who recall him remember a calming presence and a readiness to lend a hand, traits that carried him through to his final day in 1915 and left their mark on Sheboygan’s story.