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George Washington Sevier - Madison Parish, Louisiana 

From Tallulah Madison Journal October 10, 1925

In the death of George W. Sevier which occurred at his home on Evergreen Plantation, October 5, 1925, the parish 
lost a valued citizen who spent his life in its upbuilding.

He was born in Vicksburg, Miss., December 15, 1858, son of Henry C. Sevier of Mississippi and Mrs. Mary Sevier, 
born Clark, of Port Gibson, Miss., and was a lineal descendant, being a great grandson of General John Sevier, 
the first governor of Tennessee.

True to the traditions of his family, he ventured forth, in his youth, to make for himself a position in life 
and a home, and settled in this parish, beginning as a merchant without experience or training, but gifted as he 
was by nature, and with indomitable perseverance, he succeeded, as he would have done in any line of endeavor he 
might have chosen, and gradually acquired and improved lands near his store, until his planting operations on 
Evergreen required all his attention.

As a citizen he took an active interest in all public affairs and in all matters for the public welfare. His was 
a life of gradual progression along all lines, until the last four years, when failing health forced him to withdraw 
from active pursuits leaving his mind clear and his judgment unimpaired, to the end.

He held the office of Assessor for a number of years and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1898. He 
was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church and throughout life, commanded the respect and enjoyed the confidence of 
the public and the love and esteem of a large circle of relatives and friends.

He married Miss Florence Leonard, a member of one of the old families of the parish, November 21, 1883, and is 
survived by her and their five sons, George W. Sevier, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Howard C. Sevier, Andrew L. Sevier, 
Albert V. Sevier and Sherrill Sevier of this parish, and a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cassidy of Arizona and a number 
of grandchildren.

May he rest in peace.