The Crockett family is first recorded in France. Davy’s
ancestors immigrated to Ireland, then a generation or so later immigrated to
New York in 1708. The family settled in Tennessee where David was born fifth of
nine children to John Crockett & Rebecca Hawkins.
Young Davy ran away from home learning survival and hunting
skills from mountain men he met during his travels. He returned to his family
only to join the Tennessee Militia during the Creek War.
His political career began as a member of a grievance
committee in 1821. He ran for a seat in the House of Representatives in 1824
which he lost. Crockett was determined to represent the people of Tennessee in
Washington, so he ran in 1827 and won.
Disillusioned with political life he came to support the
Texas Revolution. In 1836, Crockett and others signed an oath to the
provisional Texas government. On March 6, 1836, he died defending the Alamo.
Read more about Davy Crockett at: http://www.biography.com/people/davy-crockett-9261693
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Reading bios is a wonderful snack for the mind. Thanks.
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I'm going to get quite an education during April! Thanks for this Kate.
Now a politician like -this-, I could listen to.
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