Alexandria African American Hall of FameGeorge Lewis Seaton Politician / Master Carpenter / Builder
George Lewis Seaton
Politician / Master Carpenter / Builder
George Lewis Seaton was the first African American elected to the Virginia General Assembly from Alexandria, in 1869. A master carpenter and builder, he constructed the Seaton School for Boys, the Hallowell School for Girls, the Odd Fellows Hall, and was a founder of the Colored Building Association and the Colored YMCA. He lived at 404 South Royal Street.
