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David Stern “Davy” Crockett 1786–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1786

Birth Location: Limestone, Greene County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 6 Mar 1836

Death Location: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Crockett

Mother: Rebecca Hawkins

Spouse(s): Mary Finley, Elizabeth Patton

Children(s): William Crockett, John Crockett, Margaret Crockett, Elizabeth Crockett, Matilda Crockett, Rebecca Crockett, Robert Crockett

The story of David Stern “Davy” Crockett began in 1786 in Limestone, Greene County, Tennessee, USA. In 1820, David Stern “Davy” Crockett resided in Lawrence, Tennessee, United States. In 1828, David Stern “Davy” Crockett resided in Nashville, Tennessee. David Stern “Davy” Crockett married Elizabeth Patton, Mary Polly Finley, and had children including Elizabeth Jane Crockett, John Wesley Crockett, Margaret Finley Polly Crockett, Matilda Crockett, Rebecca Elvira Sissy Crockett, Robert Patton Crockett, William Finley Crockett. David Stern “Davy” Crockett passed away in 1836 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Stern “Davy” Crockett began in 1786 in Limestone, Greene County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1820, David Stern “Davy” Crockett resided in Lawrence, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1828, David Stern “Davy” Crockett resided in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • David Stern “Davy” Crockett married Elizabeth Patton, Mary Polly Finley, and had children including Elizabeth Jane Crockett, John Wesley Crockett, Margaret Finley Polly Crockett, Matilda Crockett, Rebecca Elvira Sissy Crockett, Robert Patton Crockett, William Finley Crockett.
  • David Stern “Davy” Crockett passed away in 1836 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Crockett's Ancestors

Self
David Crockett
1786–1836
Birth Place: Limestone, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Crockett
1754–1794
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Rebecca Hawkins
1764–1832
Joppa Heights, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph (Louis Crockett,) Jr.
1702–1767
Londonderry, Donegal, Ireland, Ireland
Jeanne DeVigne
1703–1792
Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne, France
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Crockett's Descendants

1.
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David (Stern “Davy”) Crockett (17 Aug 1786–6 Mar 1836) m. Mary ("Polly") Finley (04 Jan 1788–11 Jun 1815) m. Elizabeth Patton (22 May 1788–31 Jan 1860)
  1. 1. William (Finley) Crockett 1809–1846 m. Clorinda Boyett 1809–1847 m. Sally Bryant 1810–
    1. 1. William (A) Crockett 1840–1877
    2. 2. Robert (Hamilton (Gen.)) Crockett 1832–1902
    3. 3. David CROCKETT 1830–1861
    4. 4. Sarah Crockett 1835–
    5. 5. George (Washington) Crockett 1828–1886
    6. 6. John Crockett 1833–
    7. 7. Elizabeth Crockett 1846–
  2. 2. John (Wesley) Crockett 1807–1852 m. Martha (Turner Hamilton) Crockett 1809–1873
    1. 1. Charles (Watrous Walton) Crockett 1849–1920
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth Crockett) Tharpe 1830–1873
    3. 3. Col. (Robert Hamilton) Crockett 1832–1902
    4. 4. Alice (Ann) Crockett 1839–1886 m. William (Allen THARPE Jr.,) Capt. 1832–1910
      1. 1. Martha (Hamilton"Mattie") THARPE 1867–1938
      2. 2. William (Allen THARPE) III 1856–1890
      3. 3. Sallie (E) THARPE 1865–1927
      4. 4. Hannibal (Harris THARPE) Jr 1872–1928
      5. 5. Jane (Elizabeth) THARPE 1858–1921
      6. 6. Mary (Lou) THARPE 1869–1934
      7. 7. Georgia (Boyce) THARPE 1860–1903
      8. 8. Sarah (Alston) THARPE 1864–1951
      9. 9. Videra (Crockett) THARPE 1858–1860
    5. 5. Peytonia (Bell) Crockett 1847–1897
    6. 6. Susan (Martha Jane) Crockett 1837–1877
    7. 7. Berryman (Turner) Crockett 1829–1833
    8. 8. Patton (B) Crockett 1848–1897
    9. 9. James (William) CROCKETT 1782–1858
  3. 3. Margaret (Finley "Polly") Crockett 1812–1860
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Jane) Crockett 1818–1895
  5. 5. Matilda Crockett 1821–1890
  6. 6. Rebecca (Elvira "Sissy") Crockett 1818–1879
  7. 7. Robert (Patton) Crockett 1816–1889

David Crockett's Timeline

6 Records

1786
17 Aug 1786
Birth of David Stern “Davy” Crockett in Limestone, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Limestone, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
1820
1820
Age 34
David Stern “Davy” Crockett resided here in Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
1828
Abt 1828
Age 42
David Stern “Davy” Crockett resided here in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
1828
13 Sep 1828
Age 42
David Stern “Davy” Crockett - Probate in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1836
6 Mar 1836
Age 50
Death of David Stern “Davy” Crockett in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
1907
1907
Age 121
David Stern “Davy” Crockett resided here in USA
USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1786
    Event Place: Limestone, Greene County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography; Volume: Vol. II

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Lawrence, Tennessee; Page: 205; NARA Roll: M33_123; Image: 109

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1828
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1784-1920; Author: Davidson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Handy Book of American Authors, 1907

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Canada Obituary Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1836
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography; Volume: Vol. II

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1828
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1784-1920; Author: Davidson County (Tennessee) County Clerk; Probate Place: Davidson, Tennessee

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