Robert H. Crockett Correspondence, Publications, and Clippings Regarding David Crockett
This collection houses correspondence written by Robert H. Crockett, clippings, and publications documenting David Davy Crockett and his family. Among the topics covered are Crockett family genealogy and the poor condition of Mary Polly (Findlay) Crockett's grave.
Dates
- 1893 September 11-1896 December 4, undated
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection houses correspondence written by Robert H. Crockett, clippings, and publications documenting David Davy Crockett and his family. Among the topics covered are Crockett family genealogy and the poor condition of Mary Polly (Findlay) Crockett's grave.
Biographical/Historical Note
Robert Hamilton Crockett (grandson of David Davy Crockett) was born to John Wesley and Martha Turner (Hamilton) Crockett in Paris, Tennessee on February 15, 1832. He spent much of his youth in New Orleans and completed a year at sea before joining with Narciso Lopez and participating in his invasion of Cuba in the 1840s. Crockett then returned to his parents, who sent him to the Military Institute of Kentucky. After completing his course of study, he settled in Memphis and read law under Isham G. Harris and J. E. R. Ray. He was admitted to the Bar in 1853 and moved to Arkansas in 1856. During the Civil War, Crockett served with the 18th Arkansas Infantry (CSA) and was discharged as a Colonel. He returned to Arkansas, where he resumed his legal work. Crockett died on February 18, 1902 and was buried in Lone Tree Cemetery.
Crockett was twice married: first to Sallie Lewis, and after her death to her sister Mary. Only one of his children, John Wesley Crockett II (1860-1920) survived childhood.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository