Do I have the atoms of Davy Crockett in my body?

The bodies of the defenders, including Crockett, were burned by Mexican troops following the fall of the Alamo. Next year Juan Seguin with his cavalry detachment returned to the Alamo and collected the ashes and placed them in a coffin and had it buried near the chapel among some peach trees. read more

Yes, at least ones he used. Mostly from oxygen I would guess. Due to mixing in the air and the number of molecules per breath it is likely you get some from each breath, as is true for most historical figures. read more

David Crockett The "Lion of the West," Davy Crockett was a former U.S. Congressman who fought as a volunteer at the Alamo. read more

Q: I seem to recall reading in a 1950s encyclopedia that, contrary to popular history, Davy Crockett did not die during fighting at the Alamo. Instead, he was taken prisoner by Mexican Gen. Santa Anna and shot by firing squad six days later. read more