Clara Driscoll Sevier

Background

Sevier, Clara Driscoll was born on April 2, 1881 in Saint Mary's, Texas, United States. Daughter of Robert and Julia (Fox) Driscoll.

Education

Educated private schools, Texas, New York and France.

Career

Honored by the organization of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas by title of “Custodian of the Alamo” on account of her successful efforts to save the historic site to the state. V.chmn. Executive Board Texas Centennial Exposition. Director-general Austin Pan-American Round Table.

President Daughters of the Republic of Texas, from 1925.

President Corpus Christi Bank & Trust Company. Director Corpus Christi National Bank.

Sole owner and manager of the ranches, petroleum fields, farms and other properties of the R. Driscoll Estate. Democratic national committeewoman for Texas from 1928.

Achievements

• Clara Driscoll Sevier has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Clubs: Violet Crown Garden (president).

Connections

Married Henry Hulme Sevier, of Texas, July 31, 1906.