Seth French

American politician (1824–1896)

Seth French (May 2, 1824 - January 29, 1896) was an American Civil War veteran from the Union army, as well as a state senator.[citation needed]

## Early life and education

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French was born in Potsdam, New York in 1824. In 1843 he began his physicians apprenticeship, finishing four years later in 1847. He first practiced medicine in Carthage, New York, but soon left for California in 1848. In 1850 he returned to New York and married his wife Harriot Guyot, and had three children. [1]

## Civil War service

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Dr. French served as a surgeon for the 21st and 35th New York Regiments during the Civil War.[citation needed]

## Post-war life

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After the war Dr. French lived in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for a period, until settling in Sanford, Florida. While in Florida he successfully established a citrus orchard, and convinced much of his family up north to migrate to Orange City, Florida.[2] While living in Orange City he participated in the 1879 Orange County Fair winning an award for the best peck lemons.[3]

## Political career

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Dr. French served one term in the Florida Senate representing district 29 in 1879. After this he was appointed as Florida's first Commissioner of Immigration serving from 1879 to 1881.[4]

## References

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1. ^ Ted Marsolek on behalf of City of Orange City, FL and Kimberly Reading. "Dr. Seth French - 319 East French Avenue." Clio: Your Guide to History. December 28, 2020. Accessed March 23, 2024. https://www.theclio.com/tour/1089/12
2. ^ Ted Marsolek on behalf of City of Orange City, FL and Kimberly Reading. "Dr. Seth French - 319 East French Avenue." Clio: Your Guide to History. December 28, 2020. Accessed March 23, 2024. https://www.theclio.com/tour/1089/12
3. ^ "Seth french" &match=1 "The Orange County Fair". The Florida Agriculturalist. No. Feb 26, 1879. The Florida Agricuturalist. Newspapers.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
4. ^ "Dr. French". The Florida Agriculturalist. No. April 02, 1879. The Florida Agricuturalist. Newspapers.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.