Henry Clay Sevier
Henry Clay "Happy" Sevier | |
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| Louisiana State Representative from Madison Parish | |
| In office 1936–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Mason Spencer |
| Succeeded by | Edgar H. Lancaster, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1896 Madison Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 1974 (aged 78) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Resting place | Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Retta Brooks Sevier (married 1918-1974, his death) |
| Relations | Cousins: Andrew L. Sevier |
| Children | Carolyn Sevier Yerger Roberta Sevier Gandy |
| Parent(s) | Roxie Roberta Allen and James Douglas Sevier, Sr. |
| Residence(s) | Tallulah, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University Louisiana State University Law Center |
| Occupation | Lawyer; law partner of Jefferson B. Snyder |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I in France |
Henry Clay "Happy" Sevier, Sr. (January 24, 1896 – June 1, 1974) was a lawyer and politician from Tallulah, Louisiana. One of a large political family, he served from 1936 to 1952 as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Madison Parish.