Davy Crockett got his humble beginnings by running away from a school bully
Born in Tennessee in 1786, Davy Crockett has been an American legend since became a hero and pioneer of the American West. His prolific life and career have been the source of many favorite American stories and folk tales. But this one, in particular, is one of our favorite facts about Crockett. “TIL when he was 13, Davy Crockett attacked a school bully. Fearful of his father’s punishment, he ran away from home. Over the next two and a half years, he did odd jobs, learned several woodsman skills and traveled around in 3 states. When he finally returned home, his family couldn’t recognize him.” – Obscure fact by suzukigun4life
Davy Crockett did, in fact, run away from home after confronting and taking down a bully at school. He then went on to be one of America’s favorite pioneers of the American West. Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. He was made a colonel in the militia of Lawrence County, Tennessee and was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. In 1827, he was elected to the U.S. Congress where he vehemently opposed many of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, especially the Indian Removal Act. His life was full of crazy ups and downs. But he met his unfortunate end as the most notable to perish in the Alamo in March of 1836.