Thomas Sevy
(1867-1953)
Dublin Core
Title
Person Item Type Metadata
District
23rd District Representative
Political Party
Republican
Latter-day Saint
Yes
Age at Election
28
Birth Date
October 4, 1867
Birthplace
New Harmony, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
Death Date
April 3, 1953,
Spouse(s)
Sarah Evadine Crosby (1868-1899) Married November 16, 1886
Amy Genevive Clark (1880-1969) Married November 6, 1900
Amy Genevive Clark (1880-1969) Married November 6, 1900
Occupation
Livestock Producer and Stock Broker
Biographical Text
Thomas Sevy spent much of his life in the mountains tending cattle and sheep, a career for which he “gained quite a reputation for sound judgment and financial ability” (Drumm 1896, 83). Standing six feet, three inches tall, Sevy was proud of his height. In 1891, he was elected Sheriff of Garfield County. Although re-elected to the position in 1894, Sevy resigned to run for the legislature. As a representative, he focused on agriculture, mercantile, and stock interests. Sevy later served as mayor of Panguitch for four years and as a city councilman for twelve. Additionally, he helped organize the Panguitch State Bank and held leadership positions in other companies. Sevy died in 1953 following a period of ill health.
Bibliography
Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7.
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K2HD-V1N
Image of Thomas Sevy by courtesy of HathiTrust Cropped from page 59 of Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7?urlappend=%3Bseq=65
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K2HD-V1N
Image of Thomas Sevy by courtesy of HathiTrust Cropped from page 59 of Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7?urlappend=%3Bseq=65
Collection
Citation
“Thomas Sevy
(1867-1953),” Utah State History Digital Exhibits, accessed March 29, 2024, https://utahstatehistory.omeka.net/items/show/262.
(1867-1953),” Utah State History Digital Exhibits, accessed March 29, 2024, https://utahstatehistory.omeka.net/items/show/262.