Capt Uriel Sebree, a native of Orange Co., VA, was born July 15, 1774; left an orphan at the age of ten years. Soon after the death of his father he went to live with his uncle, Cave Johnson, in Boone Co., KY. He commanded a company in the war of 1812. He was in the disastrous battle of River Raisin, where he was made a prisoner. He returned to Kentucky and served several sessions in both branches of the Legislature. in 1819, Capt. Sebree was sent on an expedition to Council Bluffs with government stores, which duty he performed with great satisfaction. He was appointed to similar service in 1820. He was a man of great skill and perseverance. He was for years receiver of public moneys at the land office at Fayette, Mo., and in all these stations he had the reputation of an upright and efficient man.
"As a Christian he was marked for consistency and usefulness. He became a member of the Baptist church in early life, and for more than forty years took an active part in all the interests of the denomination. He co-operated in the association of the General Association, frequently was its moderator. His house was a home for his brethren. He died May 18, 1853.
