David 'Davy' Crockett: 19th Century American Folk Hero

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David "Davy" Crockett was the 19th century American Folk Hero, Frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He was born on August 17, 1786 in Limestone. He became famous in his own lifetime for larger-than-life exploits popularized by stage plays and almanacs. After being made a colonel in the militia, he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. Davy had six children. Their names were John Wesley, Matilda, Rebecca, Robert, Margaret, and William. They lived in Limestone together. Crockett fell in love with John Canady 's niece Amy Summer, who was unavailable to him due to her engagement to Canady 's son Robert. While serving as part of the wedding party, he met Margaret Elder. When David was 12 years old, his father