DAVY CROCKETT

BORN IN A WILDERNESS

Davy Crockett was born on August 17th, 1787, in Greene County, Tennessee. In 1787 America was a new nation. Most of the territory was a wilderness. Davy Crockett was born in the wilderness. His father, […]

DAVY CROCKETT

A CATTLE HERDER

Davy had a difficult childhood. His family was poor. When he was twelve years old, his father said, “Davy, our family doesn’t have any money. You must go to work as a cattle herder.” “All […]

DAVY CROCKETT

A STRONG FIGHTER

The years passed. Davy went to school when he had time. He spent most of his time hunting in the forest. He was the best shooter and hunter in Tennessee. He entered many shooting competitions […]

DAVY CROCKETT

FAMILY LIFE

Everyone liked Davy Crockett. He was always happy, with a big smile. He was honest and always helped others. Davy was a tall man. He wore a coonskin cap, buckskin trousers, and a buckskin jacket. […]

DAVY CROCKETT

THE CREEK WARS

In 1812 the war between the United States and Britain began. The Mohawk and Creek Indians fought with the British against the Americans. The American General Andrew Jackson organized a small army. He wanted to […]

DAVY CROCKETT

LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE

Davy and his big family wanted to live in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Davy bought a covered wagon. He and his family put all of their things inside the wagon: chairs, tables, beds, clothing, and many other […]

DAVY CROCKETT

AN EMPTY BARREL

    He became a representative of the town government. He was very popular. People liked listening to his stories about hunting bears and about the War of 1812. They admired his honesty and courage. […]

DAVY CROCKETT

TWO BIG POCKETS

    Davy soon became a representative of the government of Tennessee. Now he was in politics. He helped his people in many ways. At first, many politicians laughed at Davy because he never wore a suit. […]