Granville Smith Crockett

Granville Smith Crockett (December 24, 1799 – c. 1838/1846) was an American politician and farmer from Tennessee.

He became captain of the Volunteer Light Infantry Company of the 45th regiment on March 10, 1826.

Crockett served as a sheriff in Rutherford County from 1834 to 1836.

[2][4][6][7] In 1845, Crockett sought an appointment as counsel at Tangier from President James K. Polk, but was unsuccessful.

[4][5] A gravestone with his name was discovered at the state capitol in 1907 with a death date of December 4, 1846, inscribed.