Online Edition 2002 ~ 2021, The University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville, Tennessee. We will have a good number of vendors including panini and barbecue food trucks, craft vendors and reenactors. The Bonnie Kate Theater is a multi-use performance space functional for a variety of performing arts. Im a huge museum dork, and finding a museum to work at is kind of hard when there is a pandemic and you cant be somewhere to do in-person interviews, she said. In February 1788, the rivalry between Sevier and Tipton came to a head, in what became known as the "Battle of Franklin." Ramsey, Sevier attended the Lebanon In The Fork Presbyterian Church east of Knoxville with members of his family, but he was not a formal member of the church. He changed his name to the anglicized John Sevier. The State of Franklin created three new counties (modern Cocke, Sevier, and Blount counties). Sevier was a product of the frontier and a hero to Tennesseans who understood and appreciated his varied career. Improving conditions in the state militia and the development of a better means of settling disputes over land titles were other matters of concern. [1], In 1889, at the request of Governor Robert Love Taylor, Sevier's remains were re-interred in the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Knoxville. [8]:1247. Catharine 'Bonny Kate' Sherrill discovers true love when she marries John Sevier, a popular leader of the backwater country of North Carolina. Kate lived on a place she called "The Dale.". palisades and, helped by Sevier, climbed 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 . Ray T. Myers, her parents, Noah and Mary Jane Trentham, her son, Don Myers, sisters Gladys (Sam) Russell and Kate (Hulett) Stogner, brothers Sam and Harmon Trentham and her late husband, Roy. East Tennessee was dominated by yeoman farmers who generally owned few slaves. on the lawn of the old Knox County Bonny Kate, the brightest star among pioneer women of this state is engraved on her tombstone. . Functionality and information are in compliance with guidelines established by the American Association for State and Local History for online state and regional encyclopedias. Married and on his own at age sixteen, he was in the vanguard of frontier life and accomplishment from his late teenage years until his death. Their efforts to smear Sevier were unsuccessful, however, and the popular Sevier easily defeated Roane in the election. The defenders of the fort quickly closed the gates, locking her out. . He never served as an elder. Paperback. 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.. Come on boys! Following the British victory, at the Battle of Camden, in August 1780, a detachment of Loyalists, under Major Patrick Ferguson, was dispatched to suppress Patriot activity in the mountains. All of the women are teachers and they always wanted me to be a teacher, too, she said. By the mid-19th century, another branch of the Sevier descendants had settled in Madison Parish, Louisiana, in the northeast part of the state. They will honor their family patriarch and the state's first governor with a wreath laying ceremony at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 17. Tennessee Lodge was the second Masonic lodge within the state of Tennessee, the first being St. Tammany Lodge #1, chartered in Nashville in 1796. Catherine Sherrill Sevier. Pinterest. [11] That same year, he was appointed to the first board of trustees of Blount College, the forerunner of the University of Tennessee. Dragging Canoe went north to attack the Holston settlements, while a detachment led by Old Abraham of Chilhowee invaded the Watauga settlements. 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. Just before the cession, the territory was designated as North Carolina's 5th congressional district. Geni requires JavaScript! Bonny Kate Chapter, NSDAR, has continued to mark many historic spots, including the Old Chisholm Tavern, the birthplace of Bonny Kate Chapter, NSDAR, and the Henley Street Bridge. 8938 Jett is a 3,424 square foot house with 5 beds and 2.5 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. Patriot forces initially failed to break through the Loyalist lines, but the frontier sharpshooters gradually decimated the American Loyalist ranks. Founded in 1893, the Bonny Kate Chapter, NSDAR, was named for Katherine Bonny Kate Sherrill Sevier (1754-1836), who was the wife of John Sevier (1745-1815). [9]:187190, In February 1781, Sevier was commissioned as colonel-commandant of the Washington County militia, following the death of John Carter. In 1776, he was elected one of five magistrates of the Watauga Association and helped defend Fort Watauga against an assault by the Cherokee. In the 1770s, Sevier established a plantation, Mount Pleasant, along the Nolichucky River south of Jonesborough. this state. In a brief inaugural address, he thanked voters for the confidence reposed in him and he pledged to discharge with fidelity the tasks of chief executive. "[4] He moved to Knoxville in 1797, where he began construction of what later became the James Park House. 2.7 miles away. during his terms as the first and third [13]:141, In January 1789, Sevier defeated a large Cherokee invasion led by John Watts at the Battle of Flint Creek near Jonesborough. Fantastic opportunity to snatch up this basement ranch. MLS# 1156547. She ran to the palisades and, helped by Sevier, climbed to safety. Riverside Veterinary Clinic: 4.5 miles: Two of Sevier's sons, James and John, married Conway's daughters, Nancy and Elizabeth, respectively. Marble Springs is still booking field trips for springand getting calls about summer. [9]:193 Shortly afterward, he embarked on an expedition against the Cherokee Middle Towns, which lay on the other side of the mountains in the vicinity of modern Bryson City, North Carolina. The ceremony will also remember Sevier's two wives, Sarah Hawkins and "Bonny Kate" [] 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. [9]:144 The combined force departed across the mountains on September 26, eventually linking up with the remnants of McDowell's men. All rights reserved. On October 7, the Overmountain Men caught up with and surrounded Ferguson, who had entrenched his Loyalist forces atop Kings Mountain, near the present-day North Carolina-South Carolina border. Record for Catherine "Bonny Kate" SHERRILL http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=0&pid=107, Database online. Bonny 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. northeast Tennessee. John Sevier was known for being an American Revolutionary War hero, governor of the State of Franklin, and the first governor of Tennessee. North Carolina permanently ceded its western lands to the central government in 1789, and in the following year President George Washington signed into law a measure for the governance of the region. His wifes name was Susan Hawkins, and she was a native of Virginia, where she died. Catherine (Sherrill) Sevier is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A102090. Indeed, Jacksons charges that Sevier was guilty of forgery and bribery in his procurement of lands brought challenges to duels and bitter words. Hardcover. Bonny Kate Elementary School. Carolina. The fate of the European-American settlers who moved into these areas remained in limbo for years. This house is in the attendance area of South Doyle High School, Bonny Kate Elementary School, and South Doyle Middle School. cast lead balls for ammunition, and [9]:184 On December 16, 1780, he routed a Cherokee force at the Battle of Boyd's Creek, near modern Sevierville. "First Lady of Tennessee.". Archibald Roane was elected as his replacement. Several months before Kings Mountain, Seviers wife of nearly twenty years died and was buried in an unmarked grave just outside Nolichucky Fort in Washington County. 2023 www.knoxnews.com. [8]:127 In June 1791, Blount negotiated the Treaty of Holston, which resolved the land disputes with the Cherokee created by the Treaty of Dumplin Creek. 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. . Education field trips are suitable for all grades and will include a tour of the site and participation in an authentic colonial period militia drill. [14], According to the early Tennessee historian Dr. J.G.M. The name "Sevier" is an anglicized form of "Xavier"[4] and suggests the family originated in the village of Javier, Spain. He also considered an alliance with Spain, whose Governor Esteban Rodrguez Mir tried to sway Sevier, but the American eventually abandoned that idea. 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. [8]:117120 The United States Senate never ratified these treaties, however, as required to make them legal between a tribe and the government. 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. ', Carl S. Driver, John Sevier: Pioneer of the Old Southwest (1932). The Marble Springs Plantation owned by John Sevier is now a state historic site on Chapman Highway in Knoxville. Legend has it that their Sevier definition, U.S. But a dendrochronological analysis of the cabin's logs, conducted by the University of Tennessee, suggests the cabin was built well after his death. Sevier died on September 24, 1815, while on a mission to the Alabama territory where he had gone with U.S. troops to determine the proper location of the Creek boundary. I am looking to develop a program for children with special needs, to give them a piece of the story and excitement, said Sherrell. [2]:7 In late 1773, Sevier moved his family to the Carter Valley settlements along the Holston River. Two men would decide its fate, John Sevier, the Governor of Franklin, a . Stanley Folmsbee, Robert Corlew, and Enoch Mitchell. He completed only the foundation, however, before relocating to Marble Springs, a plantation he owned in South Knoxville. Thomas Jefferson had presented a plan whereby eighteen new states might be carved from the western territories. "[13]:16 For nearly a century after his death, historians such as Ramsey and Oliver Perry Temple heaped unconditional praise upon Sevier and romanticized various events in his life. The Cherokee eventually sued for peace following an invasion of the Overhill country by William Christian in October 1776. He consistently urged Congress and the Secretary of War (then responsible for relations with Native American tribes) to negotiate new treaties to that end, to extinguish Indian land claims and promote European-American settlement. 2000 Owner/Location: Sumner County Museum Frame Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 16 1/2 Image Dimensions: 14 x 11 Show all. 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. 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. courtship began after she was surprised They reared eight children. She passed away on 26 Jun 1860 in Texas, United States. [2]:10 The Wataugans had leased their lands from the Cherokee in 1772 and had formed a fledgling government known as the Watauga Association. 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. They captured and burned Cherokee towns of Chilhowee and Tallassee three days later. Bonny, formerly Ibani or Ubani, town and Atlantic oil port situated in Rivers state, southern Nigeria. [8]:213 In 1797, Jackson, then serving as a U.S. I get to work my dream and Im carrying on the family dream. MLS# 1176665. She and Sevier married in 38 records found for Bonny Kate Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920. He was among those who urged Governor Blount to call the legislature into session to make plans for statehood as required under the ordinance. He was sent to Morganton, North Carolina, to stand trial for treason. Record for John 'Governor' 'Brig. He was buried along the Tallapoosa River near Fort Decatur. Marble Springs is Seviers last home. A marker exists on the current grave of John Sevier on the lawn of the Old Knox County Courthouse. [13]:159, In February 1789, Sevier took the oath of allegiance to North Carolina. Sevier defeated a small force near Lookout Mountain, and destroyed several Cherokee villages along the Coosa River. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 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. Spouse Governor John Sevier, Children Catherine Sherrill, George Washington, Ruth, Joanna Goad, Samuel, Polly Preston, Eliza Conway, Robert Catherine Bonny Kate Sherrill (Sevier) - - Fitzgerald Sisters Family Tree State of Franklin Militia (17841788). [15]:34, Sevier was a Freemason, and, while in office as governor, he helped establish the first Masonic lodge in East Tennessee. Fred W. Sauceman, East Tennessee State University. Born near the present town of New Market, Virginia, Sevier was the oldest of seven children of Valentine and Joanna Goad Sevier. On March 30 Sevier took the oath of office at Knoxville. John Sevier (September 23, 1745 September 24, 1815) was an American soldier, frontiersman, and politician, and one of the founding fathers of the State of Tennessee. The Continental Congress in 1780 had urged that lands claimed by North Carolina and Virginia should become states soon after hostilities might end. Sevier was then a married man, his wife and younger children not having yet arrived from Virginia. To administer the new cession, Congress created the Southwest Territory in the spring of 1790; it was administered under the Northwest Ordinance. Bonnie Kate held the title Numerous municipal and civic entities are named in honor of Sevier. An Easter egg hunt around the houses is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. for children under 12 and will include some prizes/gift cards for local businesses in the eggs. Booger Town Gap, an old time Bluegrass band, will be performing at noon, and there may be additional games after the egg hunt. Sevier's last campaign for governor was in 1807, when he defeated William Cocke. See more. Bonny Kate and John Sevier had eight children: Catherine, Ruthe, George Washington, Samuel, Polly, Eliza, Joanna, and Robert. Gov. The Conway family, which dominated early Arkansas state politics, were cousins of the Seviers. Old Sevier Homes for Sale $199,900; Park City Homes for Sale $176,894; . GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Record for Gen John Sevierhttp://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=0&pid=107, @R-846913909@ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Sevier later married Catherine (Bonny Kate) Sherrill (1754-1838), whom he had rescued four years earlier during a surprise attack by the Cherokees. President James Madison offered him a command in the army, but Sevier turned it down. On February 29, two days after the siege began, loyalist reinforcements from Sullivan County arrived on the scene and scattered the Franklinites. Tennessee's first office building built specifically for state government offices is the John Sevier State Office Building. Catherine "Bonny Kate" Sherrill Sevier Birth 1754. The Knoxville-based Bonny Kate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is named for Sevier's wife, Catherine Sherrill. She married Governor John Sevier on 14 August 1780, in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, United States. [9]:156 Ferguson was killed while trying to break through Sevier's line, and the Loyalists surrendered shortly afterward. [1], Sevier was born in 1745 in Augusta County in the Colony of Virginia, near the present-day town of New Market (Sevier's birthplace is now part of modern-day Rockingham County). The following information is provided for citations. For many East Tennesseans, he represented "rugged individualism, regional exceptionalism, and civic dignity. Old Knox County Courthouse Grounds. The way she run and jumped on that occasion was often the subject of remark, commendation, and laughter. In after life she looked upon this introduction, and the manner of it, as a providential indication of their adaptation to each other that they were destined to be of mutual help in future dangers, and to overcome obstacles in time to come. He served as the parish tax assessor from 1891 to 1916. Son of John 'Nolichucky Jack' Sevier, 1st Gov. The inscription Bonny Kate Sevier's white quilt is the exhibit's oldest. This force consisted of 240 Washington County militia commanded by Sevier, 240 Sullivan County militia commanded by Shelby, and 400 Virginians commanded by William Campbell. )[1] Sevier ran for the Knox County seat in the Tennessee State Senate, winning easily. 1785 to 1788, when her husband was Captain Sevier was there and caught her in his arms as she leaped inside, greeting her with 'Bonnie Kate,a brave girl for a foot race.' "Captain Sevier was at this time a married man, having married at the age of seventeen in Virginia,Sarah Hawkins, who had remained with her younger children in Virginia until Captain Sevier and the oldest sons . After routing a small force, under Charles McDowell, Ferguson sent a message to the Overmountain settlements, warning them that if they refused to lay down their arms, he would march over the mountains and "lay waste the country with fire and sword. [9]:18n. A few months later he was restored to his rank of brigadier general in the North Carolina militia.
