Mary (Richardson) Sevier (abt. 1798 - 1845)

Born about 1798 in Kentucky, USA

Wife of William Richards Sevier — married 22 Nov 1817 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA

Descendants

Died 19 Sep 1845 at about age 47 in Cora, Sullivan, Missouri, USA

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Biography

Mary "Polly" Richardson was born in 1798 in Kentucky. Her father was James Richardson, who, with William Sevier, provided the marriage bond for Mary "Polly" Richardson & William Richards Sevier's marriage on November 22, 1817, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

In the 1820 U.S. Federal Census, Mary "Polly" Richardson & William Richards Sevier were living in Mercer County, Kentucky.

In April, 1825, Mary "Polly" Richardson & William Richards Sevier moved to Boone County, Missouri. A statement in the Records of Mercer County, Kentucky recorded Sevier sold movable stock, etc. to Thomas Richardson. The County Clerk wrote a note in the margin that Sevier "was on his way to Missouri".

In the 1830 U.S. Federal Census, Mary "Polly" Richardson & William Richards Sevier were living in Boone County, Missouri. Enumerated were:

• Males - 5 thru 9 (3)
  • John W. Sevier
• Males - 10 thru 14 (1)
• Males - 30 thru 39 (1)
  • William Richards Sevier
• Females - Under 5 (2)
  • Anne Elizabeth Sevier
• Females - 20 thru 29 (1)
  • Mary "Polly" Richardson

In the 1840 U.S. Federal Census, Mary "Polly" Richardson & William Richards Sevier were living in Locust Creek, Linn County, Missouri. Enumerated were:

• Males - Under 5 (1)
• Males - 5 thru 9 (1)
• Males - 10 thru 14 (2)
• Males - 15 thru 19 (2)
  • John W. Sevier
• Males - 40 thru 49 (1)
  • William Richards Sevier
• Females - Under 5 (1)
• Females - 5 thru 9 (1)
• Females - 10 thru 14 (2)
  • Anne Elizabeth Sevier
• Females - 40 thru 49 (1)
  • Mary "Polly" Richardson

Mary "Polly" Richardson died on September 19, 1845, in Cora, Sullivan County, Missouri.

Mary "Polly" Richardson & William Richards Sevier were buried in the Cooper Cemetery on the Marvin Rinehart Farm So. of Milan off Hwy #5 Township 61 Range 20 Section 9 Sullivan Co. Mo. Unable to find a stone, may be marked with a field stone or the stone may be down.

Among the first settlers of Sullivan County were William and Polly (Richardson) Sevier, descendants of the same family as Gov. Sevier, of Tennessee. The parents of William came from Tennessee, but whether William was a native of Tennessee or Kentucky is not now definitely known. He was married in the last named State, and resided there until about 1825, when he moved to Boone County, Mo. In the Spring of 1840 they came to Sullivan County, Mo., and settled near Cora. Neighbors were few at that early date, their nearest being four miles distant. They were also obliged to go a distance of twenty miles or more to mill. The mother was a member of the Baptist Church, and the father a believer in the teachings of the Christian Church, although not a member. When he came to Missouri he owned a team, but had no money, and at the time of this death was considered a well-to-do man. In politics Mr. Sevier was a Whig. Death was king to Mr. and Mrs. Sevier, and only separated them five days, the latter dying September 19, 1845, and the former September 23, 1845. To them a family of ten children (six sons and four daughters) were born. The second child, Thomas R., was born near Danville, Mercer Co., Ky.,, November 23 1819, and was reared upon a farm. He received but a limited education, not attending school more than six months. He accompanied his parents when they came to Sullivan County, Mo., and remained wi them until he became of age. He was an active and energetic young man, and has split as many as 500 rails in a day. After improving what is known as the old McCullough place, he was married, in 1842, to a Polly A. Dusky, who bore him one child – Amanda M. This lady lived but eighteen months, and Mr. Sevier, in 1844, wedded her sister, Miss Elizabeth Dusky, by whom he had six children: Sarah E., Joseph D., Laura J., Mary I., James P. and John R. Both wives were born in Boone County, Mo. Their father, James Dusky, was a native of North Carolina, but went to Kentucky, where Lydia Hill, a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Dusky settled in Missouri during the early history of the State, and there passed the remainder of their lives. Their deaths occurred in 1882 and 1881, respectively. In politics Mr. Sevier is a Republican, but formerly belonged to the Whig party. He commenced life very poor, and in fact in debt for his first horse, for which he paid by splitting rails at 50 cents per hundred. By labor and economy, however, he is now the owner of 800 acres of good land, and one of the prosperous farmers of the county.

Hearthstone Legacy Publications @2008, originally published by the Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1888

Sources

• Birth
  • U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current (see below)
• Marriage
  • Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850
  • See Attached Marriage Bond
• Residence
  • 1820 United States Federal Census (Mercer County, KY)
  • 1830 United States Federal Census (Boone County, MO)
  • 1840 United States Federal Census (Linn County, MO)
• Death & Burial
  • https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=170376113