Tuolumne County Biographies

HENRY SEVENING

Submitted by: Nancy Pratt Melton

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The subject of this sketch was born in Germany on June 8, 1833.  He was educated 
in his native country, from which he removed in 1852, coming direct to San 
Francisco, at once settling at Jamestown, where he was engaged in mining, and 
later on followed the same occupation at Yorktown.  We next find him keeping a 
store at Campo Seco, where he remained till coming to Columbia in 1860.  Here 
he was engaged in mercantile pursuits until May 1, 1872, when he was appointed 
Wells, Fargo & Co.�s agent, and is now carrying on the express and banking 
business.  In 1879, he was elected President of the Tuolumne County Water 
Company, which position he now fills with credit to his company and honor to 
himself.  It can be truly said of Mr. Sevening that he is beloved by his family 
and friends and honored and respected by the community in which he lives.  
Married Louise Wedel on June 17, 1860.  Johanna L., Frederick, Lulu and Alma 
are his children.

�A History of Tuolumne County, California� B.F. Alley, 1882.  Pg. 395.