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William Blout was the governor of the Southwest Territory from 1790 - March 30, 1796. On June 1, 1796 the Southwest Territory became the State of Tennessee and was admitted as a state in the United States. John Sevier served as governor of Tennessee March 30, 1796 - September 23, 1801.

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John Sevier who was also the third Governor of Tennessee as well as the only Governor of the State of Franklin.

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