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John Se ver . By N oah P ickett. Early life of John Se vier. Perhaps John Sevier is the “Father of Tennessee” Born in Virginia in 1745 ,Sevier migrated to what is now Washington County, Tennessee ,with his wife and eighteen children at the age of 26. . Sevier's accomplishments.
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John Sever By Noah Pickett
Early life of John Sevier Perhaps John Sevier is the “Father of Tennessee” Born in Virginia in 1745 ,Sevier migrated to what is now Washington County, Tennessee ,with his wife and eighteen children at the age of 26.
Sevier's accomplishments Sevier developed a reputation as a leader in combat against Native Americans, which was true of many of Tennessee’s early settlers. He also became a hero after he led an army of setters at the Battle of Kings Mountain, which the rebellious colonists won.
The First Governor of Tennessee • John Sevier was the first governor of Franklin . • John Sevier was the first governor of Tennessee.
Sevier was a product of the frontier and a hero to Tennesseans who understood and appreciated his varied career. When in 1887 his body was reinterred on the courthouse lawn in Knoxville, a monument was erected whose inscription well describes his life of public service: "John Sevier, pioneer, soldier, statesman, and one of the founders of the Republic; Governor of the State of Franklin; six times Governor of Tennessee; four times elected to Congress; a typical pioneer, who conquered the wilderness and fashioned the State; a protector and hero of Kings Mountain; fought thirty-five battles, won thirty-five victories; his Indian war cry, 'Here they are! Come on boys!'"
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