John Sevier, of French Huguenot family (originally spelled Xavier), was born in Augusta County, Virginia, on September 23, 1745. In 1773, Sevier emigrated from Millerstown in Shenandoah County to the Watauga region. With his arrival there begins one of the most fascinating and romantic careers recorded in the varied and stirring annals of the Old Southwest. In this daring and impetuous young fellow, fair-haired, blue-eyed, magnetic, debonair—of powerful build, splendid proportions, and athletic skill—we hold the gallant exemplar of the truly heroic life of the border. The story of his life, thrilling in the extreme, is rich in all the multi-colored elements which impart romance to the arduous struggle of American civilization in the opening years of the republic.
Sevier fought in the American Revolutionary War, and one of the founding fathers of Tennessee.
Genealogy Tips: It is worth the researcher’s time to view Revolutionary War Pension Records. Right down all of your surnames for future reference. The reason is that valuable family data from other family members are located in the affidavits. Even a distant relative can help to ultimately resolve more members of the family tree!
