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Davy Crockett
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Crockett is indentured
The Crockett family struggled financially and at the age of twelve, Davy was indentured to Jacob Siler to help pay the family debt. His primary job was tending cattle on a 400-mile trip between Tennessee and Virginia -
Crockett marries
Crockett marries Polly Finley, despite initially proposing to John Canady's daughter who refused him. Davy and Polly have three children, one of which became a U.S. Congressman. -
Crockett enlists in the military
Crockett enlists as a scout with Francis Jones Company of Mounted Rifleman during the Creek War. He serves until December 24, 1813. -
Polly Dies
Polly dies leaving Crockett to care for his young children. He enlists the help of his brother and sister-in-law, who agree to help raise the children. -
Crockett enters politics
After moving his family to Lawrence County, Crockett enters politics and is appointed County Justice of the Peace. -
Crockett successfully runs for seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
After running unsuccessfully in 1825, Crockett wins a set in the U.S. House of Representatives by defeating incumbent Adam Rankin Alexander. Crockett serves until March 3, 1829. -
Crockett publishes a book
Crockett publishes the book A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, Written by Himself and spends time promoting the book across the East Coast. -
Crockett arrives at the Alamo
Crockett arrives at the Alamo to defend it against advancing Mexican troops. On February 25, Mexican troops cross the San Antonio River and fighting begins. -
Crockett is killed
Crockett is killed fighting in the final Battle of the Alamo. All American defenders were killed in the battle. Crockett was 49 years old. -
The legend of Davy Crockett is born
Walt Disney begins the immortalization of Davy Crockett with a television show. Several additional shows and movies are created, turning Crockett into one of the country's greatest folk heroes.
