Deat plac virginia, rockingham county, va valentine sevier ii and joanna goad sevier. It is said there are seviers in russia to this day, but for obvious reasons that branch of the family has been difficult to trace. One brother,valentine sevier, went to london, then america. Today the vast majority of seviers in the united states are descended from valentine sevier. Joanna goode sevier who married younger landrum, jr. English valentine family history started in feudal times in herefordshire where they owned a feudal manor, scottish in lanarkshire, and.
The cora bales sevier, sevier family history book is known to the sevier family as the premiere book on the family. Tennessee had the highest population of sevier families in 1840. Genealogy for john sevier 1745 1815 family tree on geni, with over 200. It is said there are seviers in russia to this day, but for obvious reasons that. The ann arbor press, 1964 field genealogy, in 2 volumes, frederick c. It could have been transcribed by nannie sevier sabin or another family. Valentine sevierfamily record greeneville, tennessee. Ferris family history, marilyn ferris, privately printed, 1997 the michael fetters family, mary emma curtis, privately printed, 1998 one mans family, a history and genealogy of the fetzer family, john fetzer, ann arbor.
Sevier, like andrew jackson, was a good business man, and was successful in accumulating property, both. Elizabeth sevier, daughter of valentine of greeneville called the red fox was b. Sevier family history, with collected letters of gen. Notable southern families, volume iv search historical records. Historical records and family trees related to elizabeth sevier.
The pile ahead of me slowed me down, but i finally had to just check it off. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Jul, 2001 sevier family history book by user july, 2001 at 08. She told me the few remaining copies of the book had been sold. Project book transcription on early history of middle tennessee. Valentine the immigrant sevier, ii 17021803 find a. It is just part of our history and represents our freedom, wilson said afterward.
Compare dna and explore genealogy for valentine sevier born 1702 st. Sevier county, arkansas genealogy, books, cds, maps. Rawlings, a prominent sevierville businessman, held to the belief that the citizens of sevier county, tennessee, deserved to have a library. Valentine sevier, son of john sevier and mary smith, was born 1 feb 171112 in st. Shucky moved with the family to sevier county, tennessee, as early as 1805, soon after the death of his father. Wiley oakley was born on a hardscrabble farm below mt. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along. Transcribed from a hand written family record of births, marriages and deaths of the valentine sevier family. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages sevier, cora bales on. Laura jane sevier was the continue reading posted in american history, ancestry, civil war, family history, genealogy, nashville history, social history, tennessee history tagged battle of franklin, battle of nashville, mt olivet cemetery, nashville plantations, nashville tennessee, norvell family, sevier family leave a. In 1920 he obtained an indefinite loan of 200 books from the war surplus department of the american library association to begin a library in sevier county. His widow, naomi amy douglas sevier, lived until 1844, dying at the age of 101. These are the only two known memorials to valentine. Descendants of sarah hawkins dolly sevier thanks very much to nora and wilson league.
Owned a rugged mountain farm in the first district of sevier county, tennessee where their twelve children were born and raised. Sevier family history book by user july, 2001 at 08. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Sevier family history book 71 when do you anticipate this update addtion to be published. The references topeterpalsil in the deeds will include the following spellings polsel, palsel, palsil on may 1765 valentine sevier and johanna his wife sold to their 19 year. The references topeterpalsil in the deeds will include the following spellings polsel, palsel, palsil on may 1765 valentine sevier and johanna his wife sold to their 19 year old son, john sevier, their home and the 378 acres of land which had been granted to them by thomas. Tennessees first hero examines the life of tennessees first governor, john sevier, through the lens of history and memory. This much family history seems necessary as background to the following.
For detail of the family history see notable southern families, volume iv, the sevier family, lookout publishing company. Valentine sevier the immigrant was born about 1702 in london, parents believed to be of french descent. Sevier county family history book volume 1 1994 sevier county, arkansas by sevier county genealogical society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Information on valentine sevier american revolutionary war veteran. Valentine sevier historical records and family trees myheritage. Stories, quotes and anecdotes from appalachia, with an emphasis on the depression era. Valentine sevier was born on 1 feb 17012 in london, england. Welcome to the valentine family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Also when it is published how can i obtain a copy of this new addtion. He died on 30 dec 1803 in carter city, carter co, tennessee.
The sevier family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Major valentine sevier valentine sevier s widow, naomi douglass sevier, applied for and drew a pension until her death, july 17, 1845. Valentine sevier 17021803 wikitree free family tree. The first wife of valentine sevier the immigrant was joanna goad. Valentine sevier ii 17471800 was a pioneer settler on the tennessee frontier and a younger. Valentine sevier was born about 1702 in london, england, and died december 30, 1803 at carter city, near watauga settlement, carter county, tennessee. English valentine family history started in feudal times in herefordshire where they owned a feudal manor, scottish in lanarkshire, and american in virginia in 1698. Biography of captain robert sevier, born in virginia and later of east tennessee, died in the battle of kings mountain in the revolutionary war.
Sevier was a man of unblemished moral character, and he left the impress of his own high toned conservative nature upon the town of which he was the paternal father. His exploits as a guide and rambler earned him the nickname of the roamin man of the mountains. Governor john sevier his first wife sarah hawkins sevier and his second wife. Elizabeth sevier historical records and family trees. The pile ahead of me slowed me down, but i finally had to just check it off my list. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about valentine sevier on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Valentine sevier died on february 23, 1800, following a lingering illness.
Information from virginiawest virginia genealogical data from revolutionary war pension and bounty land warrant records, vol. This was about 37% of all the recorded sevier s in the usa. Valentine immigrated to the united states about 1740, settling first in orange county, virginia. Nancy sevier madden, coauthor of the sevier family history book. Early notables of the sevier family pre 1700 another 30 words 2 lines of text are included under the topic early sevier notables in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Descendants of joanna windle sevier sent by mary lou jones. I am trying to trace my lineage back but only have my page 495 that relates back to my great grandfather, james jay sevier birthdate not noted of webber falls now. Sevier valentine sevier one amongst the oldest, perhaps the very oldest citizen of our town, died on the night of the 24th result of chronic affection of the liver. Nancy sevier was the tenth and final child of john nolichucky jack sevier 1745 1815 and sarah hawkins sevier 1746 1780. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages cora bales sevier, nancy sawyer sevier madden sevier and madden, 1961.
Support of our veterans and rotc are also important to us. In the 1840s henry laurence norvell and his bride, laura jane sevier. John ogle and his family appear in the 1830 sevier county, tennessee, federal census. Valentine sevier 17801854 wikitree free family tree. Tennessees first hero, was a book that i had planned on acquiring and reading quite a while back. I looked up bowman in the sevier family history and dont find a bowmansevier marriage listed. Valentine the immigrant sevier 1702 1803 genealogy geni. Valentine sevier married joanna goade and settled in what was then augusta county virginia, but is now rockingham county, virginia. Ruth sparks samuel sarah secretary sept shelby sycamore shoals tenn tennessee tennessee river thomas three children town treaty valentine sevier virginia washington washington county wife william william blount wrote. The sevier family her notable southern families, v.
John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages. I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to know more about the seviers, who had such an impact in the south. The seviers of tennessee, by john sevier gibson and john c. Welcome to the sevier family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today.
Madden, sevier family history, with the collected letters of general john sevier. When do you anticipate this update addtion to be published. Sources sevier family history, by cora bales sevier and. Jul 18, 2016 it is just part of our history and represents our freedom, wilson said afterward. Aug 24, 2016 explore aberstepmoms board sevier family history, followed. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the valentine surname. Here, the family was subjected to frequent attacks by indians. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Book transcription on early history of middle tennessee, by edward albright, 1908. It is very much like a bible record, but written on three sheets of paper. Matching family tree profiles for sarah jane sevier. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the sevier surname.
They built their own log house near a spring that furnished a stream of. Valentine sevierfamily record raysor family gathering. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages by sevier, cora bales, b. Nancy was born in early 1780 on the family plantation on little.
Robert sevier appears on captain evan shelbys company list of june 11, 1773, so it is known that robert sevier followed his brother, valentine, to the new frontier, and preceded john sevier. He was probably buried in green hill graveyard on gap creek, carter county, tennessee. Joanna windle 4 sevier samuel 3, john 2, valentine 1 was born may 28, 1821 in al, and died may 28, 1847 in tx. We participate in dar activities, sar grave marking ceremonies and parades to honor our revolutionary war patriots with our chapters color guard. I looked up bowman in the sevier family history and dont find a bowman sevier marriage listed. William russell, aunt jemima, clarksville tn, husband valentine, hard. Like several of his family members, valentine had been a part of the militia, even fighting in the revolutionary war and earning the rank of colonel. The most sevier families were found in the usa in 1880. It is comprehensive, thoughtful, and very well done. Valentine the immigrant sevier 1702 1803 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living. Authors to discuss john sevier book may 15 at maury co. Shortly after his marriage to joanna goad, the couple moved to culpepper co. Nancy goad patsy sevier king 17801825 find a grave. John sevier, first governor of tennessee, and 28 collateral family lineages, by cora bales sevier and nancy s.
About 15 or 20 other descendants who actually trace their ancestry back to john seviers father, valentine the. Commission book of governor john sevier april 2, 1796 june 16, 1801. About 15 or 20 other descendants who actually trace their ancestry back to john seviers father, valentine the immigrant sevier attended the sunday ceremony. Sevier, cora bales, 1884title sevier family history, with collected letters of gen. Andrew jackson and early tennessee history and patriot, soldier, vier conducted a mercantile business for a length of time 1 or 1791.
Ferris family history, marilyn ferris, privately printed, 1997 the michael fetters family, mary emma curtis, privately printed, 1998 one mans family, a history and genealogy of the fetzer family, john. Notable southern families, volume iv suggests her death was january 1780, however, the newer sevier family history book published in 1961 by. Valentine genealogy includes spelling variations follington and wallentin. Early notables of the sevier family pre 1700 another 30 words 2 lines of. In 1840 there were 10 sevier families living in tennessee. One brother, valentine sevier, went to london, then america. Valentine sevier historical records and family trees.
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