biography text Portman was returned as a Tory from 1679 to 1715, when he was unseated on petition. He died 23 Feb. 1728 at an advanced age.Pol. State, xxxv. 212. Volume Commons 1715-1754 Parlimentarian SEYMOUR (afterwards PORTMAN), Henry II (c.1637-1728), of Orchard Portman, Som. Author S.R.M. Parliamentarian 56631