He studied law under Seth Perkins Staples, Esq., of New Haven, Connecticut, and afterwards with Hon.
Seeley sought professional rather than political distinction, and enjoyed a high legal reputation.
He was twice married; first, to Elizabeth, daughter of John Titus, of Flushing, New York, who died during his residence at Bridgeport.
His second wife was Alice, daughter of John I. Glover, of New York, who died in 1844.
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