John Sevier, French Huguenot, Explorer, Soldier
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 […]
