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
Party: Whig Party
Children: John Wesley Crockett, William Finley Crockett, Rebecca Crockett, and more
Spouse: Elizabeth Patton (m. 1815–1836) and Polly Finley (m. 1806–1815)
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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One of America's best-known folk heroes, Crockett served as a frontiersman, a scout, a soldier, and a politician in the U.S. Congress. He died defending the ...
Jan 15, 2024 · The controversial answer is that he fought at the Alamo, but then surrendered at the conclusion of the final battle and was executed soon after.
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A skilled frontiersman and engaging storyteller, he developed into a maverick politician during the time he was a member of the US House of Representatives from ...
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.
Mar 25, 2024 · The legendary frontiersman and congressman David (Davy) Crockett passed through Arkansas on his way from Tennessee to Texas in 1835.
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 ...