Robert Seabrook
Captain Robert Seabrook | |
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Seabrook family Coat of Arms | |
| Speaker of the South Carolina House | |
| In office 1705–1706 | |
| Church Acts Commissioner | |
| In office 1704–1706 | |
| Member of the Commons House of Assembly, Province of Carolina | |
| In office 1702–1704 | |
| High Sheriff of Colleton County | |
| In office 1695–1696 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1651 |
| Died | 7 December 1710 (aged 58–59) |
| Spouse | Sarah Collins |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of England Province of South Carolina |
| Branch/service | South Carolina Militia |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Colleton County Militia |
| Battles/wars | |
Captain Robert Seabrook was an English American politician, settler, explorer, militia officer, and planter, who helped defend Charles Town in 1706. He also played several roles in South Carolina local government including Speaker of the House and High Sheriff. He immigrated from England around 1680, settling on Seabrook Island, which is named after him.