George W. Seward (d. 1928) was a builder in Guilford who was very active in town affair and served on the board of the Guilford Institute. In 1888, he built for himself the house at 33 Church Street, next door to his shop, which was at 39 Church Street.
George W. Seward House (1888)
This may sound odd, but at a Seattle WA goodwill store, I found a pottery jug with the inscription “George W Seward, Guilford” on it. I wonder if anyone on this blog knows if this is connected to this man. I have photos I can send if anyone is interested. I know this isn’t an architecture inquiry, but I simply had to see if there is a connection. Thanks.
George Washington Seward of Guildford CT is a second Cousin of mine. We both had the same grandfather. He was a Carpenter by trade and a Building contractor.
I would love to see a picture of your jug.
Most of my father’s people originated in Connecticut and the many branches of this family.
Thank you
Two of George Washington Seward’s granddaughters settled inThe Seattle/ Puget Sound area, and this past February in a forced downsizing move, many family treasures were donated to the Goodwill. There was no time to consider value, sentimental, monetary, or otherwise. If the jug is now in your hands, it was meant to be, and you can consider it something of a miracle.
Cole Peck, I was curious about any more news about the George Washington Seward bean pot,that our family sent to the Seattle Goodwill on Feb. 10th 2018 when we were forced to downsize our mother’s posessions. We wondered if you were from Guilford,or thereabouts, how you ended up in Seattle, and if there is a continuing saga. I find this story to be quite remarkable, and my telling of it is about the pot that wanted to find its way home! I would love to hear more.