Texas Revolution
Davy Crockett
Background
David "Davy" Stern Crockett was born on August 17, 1786, in Limestone Tennessee. His family was of English, Irish, and Scottish roots. He had 8 siblings. He ran away from home when he was 13 and wandered for 3 years.
Important Events
He was re-elected in the U.S. Congress two times. He then he decided to participate in the Texas Revolution and played a big part in Texas's freedom. On March 6, 1836 he died at the Battle of The Alamo.