Seth Storrs

Seth Storrs (January 24, 1756 – October 5, 1837) was a Vermont political and civic leader who took part in the founding of Middlebury College and served as State Auditor.

[2] In 1784 Storrs relocated to Bennington, Vermont, and studied law with another Yale classmate, Noah Smith.

[3] Active in Middlebury's Congregational church, Storrs served variously as deacon, clerk, and treasurer from 1798 until his death.

In addition, Storrs was active in local government, serving as Addison's town clerk for four years and Middlebury's from 1801 to 1831.

In 1799 he was one of the group that founded Middlebury College, and when it commenced operations in 1800 Storrs was named one of the members of its board of trustees.