Other entities named for him include a coal-fired power plant operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority near Rogersville, a railroad classification yard operated by Norfolk Southern in east Knox County, and a dormitory at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. English. This marker claims his birth date was September 23, 1744, in contradiction to most sources that claim his birth year of 1745. DAR Ancestor # A102090, BIOGRAPHY OF KATHERINE SHERRILL "BONNY KATE" SEVIER, Also known as "Bonnie Kate," Katherine Sherrill Sevier was the wife of John Sevier (1745-1815), Revolutionary War hero, Indian fighter, governor of the State of Franklin, and first governor of Tennessee. This transferred the territory from North Carolina, of what is now the state of Tennessee, to the federal government. Paperback - July 3, 2007. Internal improvements such as wagon roads interested Sevier from his early days as governor. governor of the State of Franklin, and Old Knox County Courthouse Grounds. Online Edition 2002 ~ 2021, The University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville, Tennessee. Legend has it that their Marble Springs Historic site is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday from March through December. [16]:2122,30,42, After Sevier's third (two-year) term as governor, term limits prevented him from seeking a fourth consecutive term. Online Edition 2002 ~ 2021, The University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville, Tennessee. All of the women are teachers and they always wanted me to be a teacher, too, she said. At their home in Washington County, Bonnie Kate made soldiers uniforms, cast lead balls for ammunition, and prepared food for her husbands victorious campaign against the British at the battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina. Our goal is to furnish a venue which offers valuable civic resources while also providing access to education, exchange of creative ideas, opportunities for cultural expression, and artistic awareness. Group discounts are available. Optional add-on field trip activities include butter churning, a nature walk, corn husking and apple grinding during October and November. I get to explain that we have lots of stuff that is very neat.. Bonny Kate, Pioneer Lady, by Mark Strength Bonny Kate, Pioneer Lady, is a classic romantic love story which begins in July of 1776 when Lieutenant John Sevier meets Catharine Sherrill, pulling her over the wall of Watauga Fort to escape the deadly pursuit of Cherokee warriors. Later in that year, voters in Knox County sent him to the state Senate. Catherine 'Bonnie Kate' Sevier (born Sherrill) was born on month day 1754, at birth place, North Carolina, to Samuel Sherrill and Mary Sherrill (born Preston). Both sides demanded the other surrender, and briefly exchanged gunfire. western leaders and lay the country waste with fire and sword. Sevier and others, accepting the challenge, gathered at Sycamore Shoals late in September 1780, determined to engage Ferguson before he could reach Watauga. When Catherine Sherrill Sevier was born in 1781, in Washington, Tennessee, United States, her father, Governor John Sevier, was 36 and her mother, Katherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill, was 27. Ft. condo located at 3710 Weber Rd Unit E202, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 on sale now for $310000. The Bonnie Kate Theater is a multi-use performance space functional for a variety of performing arts. "[17], In 1815, Sevier died in the Alabama Territory while conducting a survey of lands which Jackson had recently acquired from the Creek tribe (Muscogee). North Carolina Governor Samuel Johnston issued a warrant for his arrest in July 1788. Attempts at conciliation divided the Franklin people into factions, and border warfare developed. 2023 www.knoxnews.com. CELL TOWER. [8]:215 When Sevier announced his candidacy for governor in 1803, Roane and Jackson publicized documents acquired from the Nashville land office scandal and accused Sevier of bribery. [8]:1247. She and Sevier married in 1780, when she was twenty-six, after the death of his first wife, Sarah Hawkins. The Wataugans sent five delegates, among them Sevier, to North Carolina's constitutional convention in November 1776. According to an application for Revolutionary War benefits made by the children of Col. John SEVIER (Certificate issued 31 May 1839), he had married Catharine SHERRILL, as his second wife, on 14 Aug 1780 in East Tennessee. Find nearby land, ranches, & farms for sale. For months before the admissions bill was enacted, Tennesseans had been conducting affairs as though the state had been legally admitted to the Union. by an Indian attack while milking a cow When Sevier became governor, the total population of the new state was only about 85,000, but by the end of his gubernatorial service it had increased to nearly 250,000. Sevier retreated, though not before two men were killed. Born in Tennessee, United States of America on 1785 to John Sevier and Catherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill. Unless noted, images on this site are licensed under Creative Commons (CC) attribution license. For more information call 865-573-5508 or email danielles@marblesprings.net. Sevier was a strong supporter of the War of 1812. He also considered an alliance with Spain, whose Governor Esteban Rodrguez Mir tried to sway Sevier, but the American eventually abandoned that idea. death of his first wife, Sarah Hawkins. Bonnie Kate held the title "First Lady" three times, first from 1785 to 1788, when her husband was governor of the State of Franklin, and during his terms as the first and third governor of Tennessee, 1796 to 1801 and 1803 to 1809. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. . On September 25, 1780, the Overmountain Men, as they came to be called, gathered at Sycamore Shoals to prepare for the march. The duel was to take place at Southwest Point, but Sevier's wagon stalled at Campbell's Station en route to the duel. [6], In 1761 at age 16, Sevier married Sarah Hawkins and initially settled into a life of farming. from Bonny Kate Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Knoxville, Tennessee. However, Congress did not immediately accept the lands, creating a vacuum of power in what is now Tennessee. Apartment for rent at 1623 Standing Arrow Ln. "brightest star among pioneer women of Watauga Association and Washington District. First and only governor of the aborted State of Franklin, six-term governor of Tennessee, and congressman for four terms from the eastern district, he was also a soldier of no mean accomplishment, having risen to the rank of general in the North Carolina militia. Sevier missed the state's constitutional convention while serving on the territorial council in Washington, but he was elected the new state's first governor. Sevier. The inscription on her tombstone describes her as the "brightest star among pioneer women of this state. The two men loudly exchanged insults, and Sevier's horse ran away, carrying his pistols. During her tenure as regent, the Bonny Kate Chapter, NSDAR, raised significant funds for the DAR Hall for boys at Lincoln Memorial University, established two mountain libraries (one in Unicoi County and the other at Oliver Springs), and contributed funds toward the statues of Andrew Jackson and John Sevier to be placed in Statuary Hall in the National Capitol. Sevier definition, U.S. Mother Catherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill. This property is not currently available for sale. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Aug 3 1754 - Yadkin River Section, Rowan, North Carolina, Oct 7 1836 - Russellville, Franklin, Alabama, United States. Sevier settled in the Tennessee Valley frontier in the 1770s. In 1685, following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, Sevier's grandfather, Don Juan Xavier, moved to London to escape religious persecution. The Marble Springs Plantation owned by John Sevier is now a state historic site on Chapman Highway in Knoxville. They reared eight children. On the eve of the battle, she She was originally buried in Russellville, Alabama, but was reinterred in 1922 next to her husband on the lawn of the old Knox County Courthouse in Knoxville. Catherine was Governor John Sevier's second wife, they had eight children during this marriage. Judith Sevier married David Choate and had 9 children. Following Sarah's death, Sevier married Catherine Sherrill (17541836). In June 1785, Sevier negotiated the Treaty of Dumplin Creek, in which the Cherokee gave up claims to lands south of the French Broad River as far as the Little RiverLittle Tennessee River divide. Bonny Kate Elementary School. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Catherine Sevier on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. your own Pins on Pinterest [8]:656. We will have a good number of vendors including panini and barbecue food trucks, craft vendors and reenactors. View photos, maps, and details 8109 Cornell Lane of property Knoxville, Tennessee 37938, and contact seller on Land.com. It was now leap the wall or die, for I would not live a captive! She recovered from the fall, and in a moment was over and within the defenses, and by the side of one in uniform.. This updated move in ready home is waiting for you!. He was buried on the eastern bank of the Tallapoosa River near Fort Decatur. the fort quickly closed the gates, 3104 W Governor John Sevier Hwy Knoxville, TN. Jackson concluded that Sevier was somehow involved in the scandal. 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! The name "Sevier" is an anglicized form of "Xavier"[4] and suggests the family originated in the village of Javier, Spain. Other monuments include a bust on the first floor of the Tennessee State Capitol, and Daughters of American Revolution monuments at Marble Springs in Knoxville and at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Rome, Georgia. Also known as "Bonnie Kate," Catherine S. Sevier was the wife of John Sevier (1745-1815), Revolutionary War hero, Indian fighter, governor of the State of Franklin, and first governor of Tennessee. The defenders of the fort quickly closed the gates, locking her out. [8]:64. The Bonny Kate Chapter, NSDAR, worked closely with the mayor of Knoxville, the developer, and countless others to preserve the home and secure the funds needed to ensure its future. He organized a 300-man force and marched south. . It was said she could outrun or outleap any woman; walk more erect, and ride more gracefully and skillfully than any other female in all the mountains round about, or on the continent at large. Although at other times she proved herself to know no fear, and could remain unmoved when danger threatened, yet on this occasion she admits that she did run, and run her best. She was very tall and erect, and her whole appearance such as to attract the especial notice and pursuit of the Indians; and as they intercepted the direct path to the gate of the fort, she made a circuit to reach the enclosure on another side, resolved, as she said to scale the walls or palisades. Then they moved northward without serious opposition. The average property tax on Bonny Kate Drive is $676/yr and the average house or building was built in 1973. In 2003, the Mary Boyce Temple house, built in 1908 and also known as the Chambliss-Temple house, was threatened by new construction. Union. (Knoxville MLS) Sold: 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1800 sq. John Sevier was known for being an American Revolutionary War hero, governor of the State of Franklin, and the first governor of Tennessee. "His last wife was a member," wrote Ramsey, "but he was Gullis-like and cared for none of these things. The cost for guided tours is $10, $8 for seniors, military and children between 5-7 years and free for children 4 years and under. Soon after the Revolution, Sevier became involved in a movement designed to secure separate statehood for the people living in Washington, Sullivan, and Greene Counties. He defeated a Cherokee force at the Battle of Hightower and destroyed several villages. Miss Temple gave a generous donation for Memorial Continental Hall, and she aided Mary Margaretta Fryer Manning (1898-1901), President General, in the selection of the location of Memorial Continental Hall in Washington, D.C. She was present at the laying of the cornerstone and later invested an additional $200,000 bond to complete the building. But a dendrochronological analysis of the cabin's logs, conducted by the University of Tennessee, suggests the cabin was built well after his death. When they chose Sevier as governor and drafted a constitution, claiming an inalienable right to form an independent state, Governor Alexander Martin threatened to render the revolting territory not worth possessing if North Carolina did not retain sovereignty over it. This was none other than Capt. Henry Conway was the grandfather of Ambrose Sevier and James Sevier Conway, who was Arkansas's first governor.[23]. Marble Springs is still booking field trips for springand getting calls about summer. of Tennessee and Catherine 'Bonnie Kate' Sevier Husband of Jane Sevier Father of Ruth Sparks Sevier; Catherine Ann Sevier; John Sevier; Margaret Tenant; Archibald Rhea Sevier and 6 others; ; ; ; ; Brother of Col. George Washington Sevier, Sr; Ruth Sparks; Joanna Goad Windle; Judith Choate; Polly . Also known as "Bonnie Kate," Katherine $19.95 6 Used from $15.92 8 New from $18.67. West Tennessee, along the lowlands of the Mississippi River, became dominated by large cotton plantations and planters who held numerous slaves. Uncover property values, resident history, neighborhood safety score, and more! Legend has it that their courtship began after she was surprised by an Indian attack while milking a cow outside the walls of Fort Watauga in . 7331 Bonny Kate Dr was last sold on Jul 16, 2021 for $235,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $235,000). [11] That same year, he was appointed to the first board of trustees of Blount College, the forerunner of the University of Tennessee. John Sevier was known for being an American Revolutionary War hero, governor of the State of Franklin, and the first governor of Tennessee. She passed away in 1836 and was originally buried in Russellville, Alabama, but was reinterred in 1922 next to her husband on the lawn of the old Knox County Courthouse in Knoxville. Bonny Kate Elementary principal Linda Norris speaks with a parent during student pickup (file photo) When Linda Norris was growing up, she would spend part of her summers playing at Adams Elementary School in Hamilton, Ohio, where her grandfather was the principal. The story goes that BonnyKate was milking a cow outside the walls of Fort Watauga when she was surprised by an Indian attack and Sevier helped her climb to safety. [9]:18n. The committee, which included Sevier, submitted the "Watauga Petition" to Virginia in the spring of 1776, formally asking to be annexed, but Virginia refused. Marble Springs is Seviers last home. 8938 Jett is a 3,424 square foot house with 5 beds and 2.5 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. Visitors can enjoy the grounds independently with a free self-guided tour. The defenders of When the governor demanded the office's documents, Sevier blocked their transfer. Record for Joanna Goad Sevierhttp://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=0&pid=107, Database online. Legend has it that their courtship began after she was surprised by an Indian attack while milking a cow outside the walls of Fort Watauga in northeast Tennessee. Elementary & Middle School PK-8 35 3.3 miles. Also known as "Bonnie Kate," Katherine Sherrill Sevier was the wife of John Sevier (1745-1815), Revolutionary War hero, Indian fighter, governor of the State of Franklin, and first governor of Tennessee. All Rights Reserved. DAR Ancestor # A102090. Sevier was appointed clerk of the Association's five-man court in 1775 and was elected to the court in 1776. In the 17th century, some members of the Xavier family became Protestants (Huguenots). Sevier County Library - Seymour Branch: 4.7 miles: Women's Basketball Hall of Fame: 5.0 miles: Blount Mansion: 5.0 miles: Pets. The British, having met with only moderate success in the middle and northern colonies, had turned in late 1780 to the soft underbelly of the rebellious provinces where they prevailed without difficulty in Georgia. Bonny Kate's Honeymoon: Victory at King's Mountain A Novel about Love and War based on a true story of the American Revolution.
