"Nancy Hart was first cousin of Daniel Boone, and was possessed with the same indomitable pioneer spirit. She was also of the same family as Gen. Daniel Morgan of New Jersey, being an own cousin of his. Gen. Morgan, with his militia, served through the Revolution, all through the history of the war was read:
"Washington sent for Gen. Morgan and his militia."
"Gen. Morgan received the thanks of the Nation and Congress awarded him a gold medal for his brilliant victory at Cowpens, in which the British were completely routed and pursued for twenty miles.
"No doubt had Nancy Morgan Hart been a man, she would have been in the front of battle. leading her men to victory or death, but being a woman she did 'her bit' in a different way."
--Cooter
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Dead Page: Davy Crockett
FESS ELISHA PARKER (AUGUST 16, 1924-MARCH 18, 2010)
FRONTIERSMAN PAR EXCELLENS.
In the 1950s, he was Davy Crockett. In the 1960s, he was Daniel Boone.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up on a farm in San Angelo. Wanted to be a pilot during WW II, but at 6'6" was too tall and ended up in the USMC as a radio operator but didn't ship overseas until war was over.
Graduated Univ. of Texas in 1950 with a history degree. Studied drama at USC under GI Bill.
Walt Disney originally intended James Arness to play role of Davy Crockett, but Parker ended up with it, playing three episodes as a frontiersman, Congressman and at the Alamo. This series has been called TVs first miniseries. Huge hit with the kids (ESPECIALLY WITH ME) who went into a merchandising frenzy for coonskin caps, flintlock muskets and all things Crockett (oh, yes, fringed jackets).
Played Daniel Boone 1964-1970, one of TVs highest rated shows. he turned down the role of McCloud
Both TV shows had the best-ever theme songs.
Boy, did I ever like Davy Crockett. Back when the show was out, I got in trouble for something and was about to get a spanking from Dad, when I sobbed, "Walt Disney's not going to like this." Hey, Walt Disney was the one who had Davy Crockett. Dad started laughing so hard I avoided the spanking.
Thanks Davy. --Cooter
FRONTIERSMAN PAR EXCELLENS.
In the 1950s, he was Davy Crockett. In the 1960s, he was Daniel Boone.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up on a farm in San Angelo. Wanted to be a pilot during WW II, but at 6'6" was too tall and ended up in the USMC as a radio operator but didn't ship overseas until war was over.
Graduated Univ. of Texas in 1950 with a history degree. Studied drama at USC under GI Bill.
Walt Disney originally intended James Arness to play role of Davy Crockett, but Parker ended up with it, playing three episodes as a frontiersman, Congressman and at the Alamo. This series has been called TVs first miniseries. Huge hit with the kids (ESPECIALLY WITH ME) who went into a merchandising frenzy for coonskin caps, flintlock muskets and all things Crockett (oh, yes, fringed jackets).
Played Daniel Boone 1964-1970, one of TVs highest rated shows. he turned down the role of McCloud
Both TV shows had the best-ever theme songs.
Boy, did I ever like Davy Crockett. Back when the show was out, I got in trouble for something and was about to get a spanking from Dad, when I sobbed, "Walt Disney's not going to like this." Hey, Walt Disney was the one who had Davy Crockett. Dad started laughing so hard I avoided the spanking.
Thanks Davy. --Cooter
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