Seabury, Samuel
bishop, author, was born Nov. 30, 1729, in Groton, Conn.
He was the first protestant episcopal bishop of Connecticut. During the early days of the American revolution he attracted much attention by his pamphlets signed A. W. Farmer, which sharply criticized the actions of the patriots. They include, Free Thoughts on the Proceedings of the Continental Congress; The Continental Congress Canvassed; and View of the Controversy between Great Britain and her English Colonies. His sermons have been issued in three volumes. He died Feb. 29, 1796, in New London, Conn.