The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-23
WILLIAM FRANKLIN sEAVEY.
Remarks ON His Decease by John II. ma
son, and the Resolutions Adopted By the
PenObscOI Bar.

Mr.. W. r. Seavey of the Penobscott Bar,
whose death was lately noticed in these COLI
umns was formerly,as Is well-known, practis-
ing lawyer and resident of this city. At meet
ing Of the Penobscot Bar in Bangor. Mr.. J.R
Mason referred to him in the following kindly
terms:
"This is the first time that 1 have been
called upon to take part in solemn occasion
OF this kind and / feel that 1 cannot say all
that ought or as 1t should be said; but BROTH
or Seavey was my friend, and as his friend [
am happy in being allowed this opportunity Of
Offering here for the last time my tribute OF re-
gard and affection for him.
William Franklin Seavey was born at
Bradford, in this county, in 184S, and was con-
sequently about 50 years Of age at the time Of
his decease. His parents were James ID. Sea-
vey aud Isette SHAW Seavey, both Of whom
are now deceased. Soon after his birth his
parents removed 70 Portland, where he passed
his boyhood and youth. He was educsted at
the Portland High School, and afterwards
read law with VIM. Henry Clifford, ESQ. Of
Portland, and was admitted to the Oumber-
land bar. He was subsequently admitted 70
the bar Of the U. s. Circuit Court aad in 1874
to the bar OF the Supreme Court OF the Uni
ted States In 1871 be removed to this city,
where he lived to the time Of his death, and
where, in 1872, he was united in marriage with
Miss Augusta L., the second daughter Of Mr..
A. AAhAPoUiOAt WhO Win young uhuBubohg
survives him.
His business related chiefly to obtaining pa
tents for inventors aud practice in the patent
office and to the conduct Of suits for the in
| fringement OF patents in the United States
Courts, and devoting himself specially to this
class OF practice he appeared but rarely In this
court. He possessed clear analytical mind
and a thorough knowledge Of the law and
practice in patent causes. Delghting in
forensic contests, unexpected difficulties aris-
ing in q case never disconcerted him and he
was always ready with an argument appropri-
ate to the necessities Of the occasion. In his
relations with his clients he exhibited COM
plete fidelity to their interests and toward
brother lawyers he observed perfect courtesy
and entire good faith. His word was as good
as his bond
In his disposition he was kind, amiable and
cheerful. His tastes were simple and domestic
and his married life was very happy. Like
most men he had experienced adversely a.
well as prosperity, but he always showed q
bold front to misfortune and preserved his
courage in the midst of his troubles. His az
lection for his friends was strong and endur-
ing and those Of as who knew him well will
always remember with mingled feelings OF
pleasure and regret the many pleasant hours
passed in his society.
In behalf of the committee will submit the
following resolutions:
Resotged That we deplore the loss of our brother,
William Franklin Seayey. He was a kind and con-
slant friend and loving husband and father. He
cherished and preserved the highest standard Of
honor in his professional engagements. His rela-
tions with Bench and Bar were marked by perfect
courtesy and were ever in accordance with a pro-
found regard for his honor and dignity of his pro-
tesson. His best powers were always exertsd in
behalf Of his clients and he never found un-
mindful Of the affairs entrusted to his charge.
Resolved. That We offer to his widow and dauRh-
ter our tenderest sympathy and shall with them
still hold in grateful remembrance the pleasant
memory of our brothers. life.
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions be
presented to the Court and to the family of the de-