Tuesday, January 29, 2013

George Lewis Seaton: Politician, Master Carpenter, and Builder

Seaton was the first African American elected to the Virginia General Assembly from Alexandria, in 1869. He constructed the Seaton School for Boys, the Hallowell School for Girls, the Odd Fellows Hall and many homes in Alexandria. Seaton was a founder of the Colored Building Association and the Colored YMCA.  He lived at 404 South Royal Street.

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