Texas Revolution!

By: Tori Bean

My project will be over Davy Crockett ABOUT: •His family • His career before the military•His armed services •His role at the Alamo •Interesting fact or quote •Description of him

Davy was born on August 17, 1786 in Greene County, Tennessee. In 1813.

FAMILY:

He was son of Rebecca and John Crockett.

In 1806-1815 Davy married Mary Finely, but then in 1815-1836 he married Elizabeth.

Davy sister's name was Ana. His brothers names were Osman, Garrett, Brantly, Juan and Austin.

He had 9 kids all together.

He went to school at West Eastman High, for 6 months.

Career before the Military:

Davy drove cattle from the age of 12-over 15 years old.

By the age of 12, Davy was already doing grown up work.

He would do whatever was needed to survive.

Armed Services:When he was in Tennessee he held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

When fought at the Alamo, he wasn't a member of the organized Texas resistance - he fought as an irregular, and this had no military rank with the Republic of Texas.

Role at the Alamo: He was sent with 30 men to remove the artillery from the Alamo and destroy the complex.

Interesting Fact or Quote:

Description:

Kind

Brave

Hardworking

Strong

Soldier

Smart

Lieutenant

Work Sites

www.notablebiographies.com › Co-Da

www.laughtergenealogy.com/bin/history/crockett.html

www.biography.com ›

www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3844.html

Thanks for paying attention to my

project! Now we will take a quiz!

-Tori Bean

How many kids did Davy have?

QUIZ!9 kids

How long did Davy go to school? 6 months

How old was Davy when he started to work? 12

How many men were sent with Davy to the Alamo?

30 men