 (Four Generations) (1) Samuel Crockett (1694 - 1749) (2) Lt. Andrew Crockett (1745 - 1821) (3) Samuel Crockett III (1772 - 1827) (4) Andrew Crockett III (1793 - 1852)
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(Four Generations) (1) Samuel Crockett (1694 - 1749) (2) Lt. Andrew Crockett (1745 - 1821) (3) Samuel Crockett III (1772 - 1827) (4) Andrew Crockett III (1793 - 1852)
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UNIQUE MELDING OF INDIVIDUALS AND IDEALS for the Future of the American Colonies Settlers SPECULATORS Educators Politicians Craftsmen |
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Although not legal without British permit during the colonial days, land speculation by developers flourished. One such land speculator was Judge Henderson of North Carolina who purchased land from the Cherokees, an act forbidden by British law. Some of the land in Judge Henderson's "purchase" was the Cherokee hunting grounds of present day Middle Tennessee. |
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1749 - 1776 THE LOYAL LAND COMPANY 800,000 Acres 30 Founding Investors included: Peter Jefferson Thomas Meriwether Rev. James Maury |