David Crockett
Former United States Representative
David Crockett was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas... Wikipedia
Born: August 17, 1786, Limestone, TN
Died: March 6, 1836 (age 49 years), The Alamo, San Antonio, TX
Spouse: Elizabeth Patton (m. 1815–1836) and Polly Finley (m. 1806–1815)
Children: John Wesley Crockett, William Finley Crockett, Rebecca Crockett, and more
Party: Whig Party
Previous offices: Representative (1833–1835), Representative (1827–1831), and Member of the Tennessee General Assembly (1821–1825)
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David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular ...
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Dr. R. Bruce Winders, Former Alamo Director of History and Curator. David Crockett easily remains one of the most popular figures associated with the Alamo.
Sep 4, 2023 · Crockett, David (1786–1836).David (Davy) Crockett, frontiersman, congressman, and defender of the Alamo, son of John and Rebecca (Hawkins) ...
Dec 31, 2023 · On August 17th, 1786, Davy Crockett enters a world that is perhaps full of more possibilities than any other time in American history. The “ ...
Crockett eventually won widespread fame as a hunter, killing 105 bears in one season alone. Bear hunting was hard, dangerous work, and the image of Davy ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Davy Crockett, American frontiersman and politician who became a legendary figure. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a ...
Dec 15, 2020 · David is remembered today for his bravery as a soldier and a frontiersman. He wrote an autobiography in 1834. The book helped his legend grow.