Jim Bowie By: Michael Murphy

EARLY LIFE Born: August 17, 1786 Hawkings County, Tennessee Died: March 6, 1836 San Antonio, Texas ocktt was his mom n dad John and rebecca crockett is his mom and dad he moved with his family, first to Missouri, then in 1802 to Louisiana, where he spent most of his youth. It was there that he first acquired a reputation for his bold and fearless disposition.

FAMILY he moved with his family, first to Missouri, then in 1802 to Louisiana, where he spent most of his youth. It was there that he first acquired a reputation for his bold and fearless disposition. Skiped around his education

Physical Characteristics Grown, Bowie was described as "a stout, rather raw-boned man, of six feet height, weighing 180 pounds." He had light-colored hair, keen grey eyes "rather deep set in his head," a fair complexion, and high cheek-bones.

Adult Hood Jim Bowie caught and rode wild horses, rode alligators, and trapped bears. And knife maker. Kids:David, James, Rezin P., John J., and Stephen