John Crockett (frontiersman)

John Crockett
Crockett's family cabin in Greenville, Tennessee (April 26, 2008)
Born(1753-08-10)August 10, 1753
Greene Township, North Carolina
DiedJanuary 30, 1834(1834-01-30) (aged 80)
Hamblen, Tennessee
AllegianceContinental Army
Service years1776-1782
UnitOvermountain Men
Conflicts
SpouseRebecca Hawkins (m. 1780)
ChildrenDavy Crockett

John Crockett (August 10, 1753 – January 30, 1834) was an American frontiersman and soldier, and the father of David "Davy" Crockett.

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