John Sevier

John Sevier in bronze by Belle Kinney Scholz and Leopold F. Scholz; located in National Statuary Hall.

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John Sevier (23 September 1745–25 September 1815) served four years (1785 - 1789) as the only governor of the State of Franklin and twelve years (1796 - 1801 and 1803 - 1809) as governor of Tennessee, and as a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1811 until his death. He also served as the commander of the Washington County, Tennessee contingent of the Overmountain Men in the Battle of Kings Mountain.

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23 September - 1745 - 25 September - 1815 - 1785 - 1789 - Governor - State of Franklin - 1796 - 1801 - 1803 - 1809 - Governor of Tennessee - U.S. Representative - Tennessee - 1811 - Washington County, Tennessee - Battle of Kings Mountain

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