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Davy Crockett's Coons and Martin Scott Tall Tale Ties
A historical note traces the origin of the folk tale of a coon speaking to Davy Crockett. The rifleman legend is linked to Lieut. Col. Martin Scott of Bennington whose 1814 firearm and hunting exploits inspired the yarn. Scott’s life, exploits at Fort Howard, and a Mexico campaign death are recounted with emphasis on how Crockett inherited the tale.
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Davy Crockett
Tennessee
Crockett
Bennington
Martin Scott
Harper’s Ferry
Scott
Fort Howard
Green Bay
Wis
Merrill
New York
Lake Bonaparte
Adirondacks
Utica
N. Y
New York Sun
Fifth Rifle
United States Army
R. B. Marcy
Mexico
Jack