Francis A. Crockett (abt. 1805 - 1867)

Born about 1805 in Wythe, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Died 8 Sep 1867 at about age 62 in Carroll, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Francis A, “Frank” Crockett was born in Wythe, Virginia about 1805, the son of Robert (seen as John on Frank’s death records) Crockett and Jane L. (Stuart) Crockett. He was the fourth of their nine children.

On 12 Oct. 1826 in Tazewell, Virginia, Frank married Martha (Cosby) George (1808-1875, the dau. of Charles Cosby and Mary Minter), Frank and Martha had nine children, born between 1827 and 1854. In 1850, they lived in Grayson, Virginia. The household included Francis A. Crockett, 46, an inn keeper; his wife, Martha C., and at least seven of their children, probably eight, plus a daughter in law.

Francis A. Crockett was a farmer, married to M.C. Crockett, when he died, aged 62 of heart disease on 8 September 1867 in Carroll County, Virginia. According to the informant of his death, Francis was the son of John and Jane L. Crockett. The informant to his death was his son, John G. Crockett. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

research notes

Francis is not listed on FindAGrave in VA.

Still researching to verify wife’s identity. Possibly Patsey Cosby, b. 1800, dau. of Charles Cosby-798 and Mary Minter-836. Patsey/Patsy was a common nickname for girls’ names, including the name Martha.

Seen as Martha Cosby George, and Martha Cosby. B. 1801 Powhatan, VA; B. 1808, VA. Died in 1875, Carroll, VA.

Sources

1. ↑ WeRelate.org (https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Maria_Crockett_%281%29)
2. ↑ Familysearch sourced family tree (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVWG-27X)
3. ↑ Familysearch unsourced family tree (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GJYD-M7C)
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DS-NCR : 23 December 2020), Francis A Crockett, Grayson, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
5. ↑ "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6ZB2-PXGG : 28 October 2021), Francis A. Crockett, 1867.