^Lot 206 David Crockett: David B. Crockett (Cousin of Davy Crockett)

Davy Crockett had several first cousins named David Crockett after his grandfather. When he lived in Gibson Co., Tennessee, two other David Crocketts lived within 12 miles of him: David Crockett of Rutherford Co. and David B. Crockett, son of Davy’s uncle Robert. ADS, signed “David B. Crockett,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 4, January 18, 1833. Financial document with a portion written out by Crockett reading “I assign the Within note to George N. Gibbs and Garontee [sic] the payment and also the lien upon the land for the money.” Document also bears two other statements written by George N. Gibbs and A. Gibbs. Reverse bears a promissory note signed by Robert Puckett. In good to very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, moderate toning to Crockett’s panel, with scattered light toning to remainder, and a couple other portions of document light, but legible. Crockett’s signature and writing are quite bold.