Anthony Crockett

Anthony Crockett (November 19, 1754 – December 5, 1838) was an American soldier during the American Revolutionary War, the Northwest Indian War, and the War of 1812. He also served as a Kentucky politician.

Early life Anthony Crockett was born on November 19, 1754, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, to William Crockett.

His parents died when he was around 10 years old. He then lived with his relative, Samuel Crockett, in Botetourt County, Virginia, until 1776. From 1782 to 1794, he was a soldier in the Northwest Indian War.

In 1824, Colonel Crockett and his cousin, Colonel Joseph Crockett, entertained General Lafayette in Kentucky during his 1824–1825 visit to America. Dandridge Spottswood Crockett Elizabeth Crockett Fontaine Posey Crockett (1797–1837) – soldier at the Battle of New Orleans Granville Smith Crockett (1784/1799–1838) – soldier at the Battle of New Orleans, sheriff of Rutherford County, Tennessee, clerk, militiaman, representative of Rutherford County in the 21st Tennessee General Assembly (1835–1837) Katherine G. Crockett Martha Dillon Crockett Mary "Polly" Crockett (1781–1856) – married William B. Hawkins Overton Washington Crockett (1791–1864) – soldier at the Battle of New Orleans Samuel B. Crockett Sarah Crockett William R. Crockett

Death He died on December 5, 1838, in Frankfort, Kentucky. His death was announced on the Kentucky Senate floor on December 7, 1838. He was buried at Benson Churchyard in Franklin County.