1786-1836, frontiersman and politician. Has grown in mythological stature in American folklore. Known for his folksy charm, he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. He ran for U.S. rep. position and was opposed by Andrew Jackson's political machine. In 1835 he left Tenn. for Texas to join the forces of the Texas Volunteers, fighting for freedom from Mexico. He died on 6-6-1836 at the Alamo, which happens to be just down the street from me.