Shirley, No, these are not my Boons -- I am only interested in them because of the name Kinchen Boon. My ggggrandfather's name was Kinchen Boon, and he lived in Heard and Coweta Counties. Several other Kinchens generated from him, but never heard of one being murdered. I am hoping someone will know the story and fill us all on who this Kinchen was connected with. Sue

In January, 1866 in Carroll County, Kinchen Boon was murdered by Preston H. Hesterly. I have been researching Boons, but this one stumps me. I found on the 1860 Census that there was a William Ray Boon living in Carroll County, who had a teenage son living at home with the name of Kinchen. Was this the murdered Kinchen? I also found on the 1860 Census that there was a Preston H. Hesterly living in Heard County. Mr. Hesterly was a farmer and a family man with children at home. Does anyone have any information on this murder??? I would be very interested in hearing. Sue

Greetings! A new member of The Boone Society, Inc., is seeking information about his ancestor, John Crittington BOONE, b. 10 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1849. Married Nancy Fuqua BOONE on 19 Feb 1818. If anyone can help this researcher please write: Robert A. Connell PO Box 1330 Jackson, LA 70748-1330 As a reminder, the next Boone Family Reunion sponsored by The Boone Society, will be held in Portland, Oregon, July 31 - August 4, 2002. If you'd like more information about the Society and a copy of our latest newsletter, please let me know. Gene Ray, president The Boone Society, Inc.

Our E mail address is changing to: [email protected] The old one will be in effect over the weekend, as well as the new one. Joe and Nancy Stine

Thanks for the article from the Joplin Globe about Clements and Boone. May both projects be a great success. Great for Missouri and great for our country. Thanks. Ivan D. Lancaster

The Kansas City Star A crossroads then, a crossroads now: Part 2 Date: 07/11/97 http://www.kcstar.com/millennium/stories/main2.htm Mahalo! S. Viehweg Viehweg Family Homepage http://www.viehweg.org

Biography of James D. Van Bibber - son of Susan Boone and Joseph Van Bibber. Greene Co., MO History. http://198.209.8.166/sheproom/history/Past&Present/vanbibbj.html Mahalo! S. Viehweg Viehweg Family Homepage http://www.viehweg.org "Out of the many faults I may have, I will only admit to one, my obsession with genealogy!"

Hi Booners and Trailers, This is a WONDERFUL resource for those researching Oregon ancestors/pioneers, etc. The service is fast and friendly and inexpensive. Three cheers for Shirley! Geraldine Ingersoll DAR Chapters in Oregon have been submitting family records to the DAR library in Washington, DC. They consist of unpublished records found within the state--county records, bibles, cemetery records, genealogies, church records, etc. I have indexed all 320 volumes of these records. The result is a 1432 page index with over 650,000 entries. Members of the Champoeg Chapter DAR are willing to check the index for names and mail the appropriate pages from the volumes to you. Please e-mail me, directly, the names you wish checked. I need a given name as well as surname. If any of your names appear in the index I'll tell you how many pages are available. The records in these GRC volumes are very valuable. Many of the cemeteries were recorded in the first part of the 1900s and the tombstones may no longer exist. Hope this service will help Oregon researchers. Shirley O'Neil [email protected] ______________________________ X-Message: #3 Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 18:30:06 -0500

Aloha! I have seen the named spelled both ways when reading ref material. Which is correct? Having the correct spelling is useful when search engines are used. Mahalo! S. Viehweg Viehweg Family Homepage http://www.viehweg.org "Out of the many faults I may have, I will only admit to one, my obsession with genealogy!"

The Joplin Globe Weds, April 19, 2000 Worthy efforts In Our View Who in the world are James Clemens Jr. and Daniel Morgan Boone and why should Missourians care? Clemens is second cousin to arguably Missouri's best known native, Samuel Clemens or Mark Twain. Twain's novels and musings have brought hours of reading joy to many generations of Americans and have put him in the hierarchy of great American writers. D. M. Boone is the son of the famed Kentucky frontiersman whose exploits in the wilds gave birth to lore and legend. So what? Both are relative unknowns, no pun intended, and not likely to be mistaken for their famous kin. But they do have something in common: Groups of Missourians are trying to preserve something of their heritage and, in so doing, do something constructive in their communities. The Boone grave site in Kansas City is untended and an eyesore. But preservationists and nearby residents want to transform Daniel Morgan Boone' s resting place into an educational park. They hope that with the proper care, better access and signs the site could attract visitors. Boone reportedly was one of the first white settlers in the southern Kansas City area. He was a pioneer, an early-day Indian agent in Missouri and Kansas and a militia captain in 1812. As for James Clemens Jr., his 141-year-old home near downtown St. Louis has fallen in disrepair and now is used as a homeless shelter. The dilapidated building could be torn down in a renovation project that has some religious leaders in the area upset. "If they touch the red house, they'll have to go through every black church in the city of St. Louis," said the Rev. Charles J. Brown Sr., moderator of the Berean Missionary Baptist District, a group of 70 black Baptist churches. Unsubstantiated stories tell of Mark Twain staying at the house when he worked as a river pilot. The causes being undertaken on the behalf of Daniel Morgan Boone and James Clemens Jr. are commendable. The Kansas City park would be beneficial to the neighborhood as well as educational for visitors. And few would dispute that the homeless shelter in St. Louis is needed. The neighborhood near the Boone grave in Kansas City already has started trumpeting the park idea. Land has been purchased. In St. Louis, people concerned with the fate of the Clemens home and the shelter should rally their volunteer forces, seek charitable contributions to fix up the place and make the reclamation a unifying project. Why should Missourians care? Because these are people who have seen a way to improve their areas and doing it themselves.

Marriage of Daniel Morgan Boone to Sarah Griffin LEWIS, 2 March 1800. Ref: "Some Boone descendants and Kindred of the St. Charles District." by Lillian Hays Oliver, Burlington, Vermont, 1964, reprinted 1984, pp. 20, 21. In long forgotten records in the vaults of the St. Charles Borromeo Church, Aug. 15, 1915, searchers found the marriage record of Daniel Morgan Boone, written by Father Leander Lusson, Spanish Pastor of the church from 1798-1804. On this second day of March, 1800, there appeared before me, Leander Lusson, a Reoclet Priest, and Pastor of St. Charles, Missouri. On one hand Daniel Morgan Boone, he was of age and legitimate son of Daniel Boone and Rebecca Bryan his wife, as Father and Mother living in St. Charles, Missouri. And on the other hand Sarah Griffin Lewis, daughter under age, but legitimate daughter of John Baptise Lewis and Elizabeth Harvey, his wife, as Father and Mother, living at the Post St. Andrew. The couple assured us it was their intention to be married, and with their oath upon the Bible they promised to answer truthfully to the questions I would put to them. (Excerpts from the Questions asked) Question 1. What religion do you profess? Answer: Daniel said he was Presbyterian, and Sarah said she was Protestant. Question 2. Are you willing to bring to the nearest church of you home the children that may be born to this union in order to have them baptized and then to send them to instructions? Answer: We will Question 3. I asked whether there are not any impediments or relationship in the forbidden degrees which according to their religion forbade entry into marriage? Answer: None Question 4. In what county were you born? Answer: Daniel said he was a native of Virginia in the Diocese of Baltimore, and that he now lived with his parents. Sarah said she also was a native of Virginia, and that she also was living now with her parents. Question 5. I inquired whether their Parents or others upon whom they might be dependent gave their consent to enter Matrimony? . Answer: Their Fathers and Mothers who were present said Yes. Question 6. I asked whether there wasn't any constraint upon the part of authorities who by threat of violence compelled them to enter this marriage? Answer: No." After the above mentioned information and the publication of banns having been made three consective Sundays at the door of our church of St. Charles, in Missouri, and at the door of Mr. Mackay, Commandant of said village, and Post of St. Andrew of Missouri the said David Morgan Boone in our presence took the said Sarah Griffin Lewis for his wife and the said Sarah Griffin Lewis took the said Daniel Morgan Boone for her husband and legitimate spouse and promised to him her trouth, and we have received their mutual consent; according to the ordinance of his majesty, and given on the 30th.of November, 1793; moreover there were present Mr. William Hays, Philip Milla, Nathan Boone, Francis Howell and several others all of them from this parish and the Post of St. Andrew as witnesses who all with us attached their signature on this day as given below. Daniel M. Boone, Olive Boone, Lewis Jose, Nancy Long, Philip Milla, William Hays, Francis Howell, Nathan Boone, Sarah G. Lewis & Isabelle Mackay.

Aloha! For those who have not visited the "Find A Grave" site, the below address have Daniel Morgan Boone and Sarah Lewis listed with photos of graves. Buried in the Boone-Hays Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. http://www.findagrave.com/pictures/6223.html Mahalo! S. Viehweg Viehweg Family Homepage http://www.viehweg.org "Out of the many faults I may have, I will only admit to one, my obsession with genealogy!"

This story is from today's Morristown, TN, Citizen Tribune National Park Officials Working To Restore Landscape To The Days Of Daniel Boone [Unable to display image]> [Unable to display image]> [Unable to display image]> By: KATHY REED, Tribune Staff Writer August 21, 2001 [Unable to display image]> [Unable to display image]> [Unable to display image]> CUMBERLAND GAP - Someday in the not too distant future historical Cumberland Gap, known as the gateway to Kentucky, may once again look much like it did when Daniel Boone first walked through it in 1775. The first group of settlers crossed the Cumberland Gap to Boonesborough by the road established by Boone, later called the Wilderness Road. According to Mark Woods, the National Historical Park superintendent for the Cumberland Gap, National Park Service officials are enjoying the restoration of the Gap back to its 1780-1810 original landscape. The project is an attempt to show present day visitors how the area looked when Boone, frontiersman Simon Kenton and other nameless heroes journeyed through Cumberland Gap into Kentucky. "It is a very enjoyable time to be able to put the pieces back together. The Cumberland Gap represents so much history," Woods said. The Cumberland Gap has been a throughway for American Indians, pioneers and millions of travelers. In October of 1996, the Cumberland Gap Tunnel opened and replaced the old Highway 25E through the Gap. The abandoned road is now being removed and the mountain's natural contours are being partially restored to the landscape Daniel Boone explored. Visitors will soon be able to walk and retrace the footsteps of Boone. Estes Brother Construction, Inc., is doing the restoration project. This company was contracted to remove the road, restore the Gap to its original contours, and recreate the pioneer Wilderness Road. The Virginia based company specializes in road construction and mine land reclamation. Robert Estes, co-founder of the company, said he is excited about this job. Estes has a crew of 50 people working to restore Wilderness Road, reportedly 10 more than what Daniel Boone had to build it with. "Everything will have to look old when we get it finished, " he explained. "After removing the road and restoring it to the original look, we will have to go back and erase all our tracks." Woods said it is what they call, "Laying lightly on the land." Estes said, "The longer we work here, the harder it is... We are limited with machines that are six feet wide to work with, in such a large area. He added, "It's like we are making history." Instead of shipping in moss covered rocks and such, the park and the Estes Company are removing the original moss covered stones and putting them out of the way safely. These will be put back in place when the trail is completed. "The saddle of the Gap will receive the most intensive restoration. It is the park's plans to make it nearly identical to 1780 as possible. It is the heart of the rehabilitation," said Ries Collier, chief of resource management for the park. Jeff Schmidt of the Federal Highway Administration said, "We are getting rid of the road and traffic and putting trees in again. The objective is to rehabilitate the trails back as they were like in the wagon days." It will take some time for the vegetation and the trees to grow again, but when they are, it will once again look like its original setting, according to Mark Woods. Woods is asking that visitors do not enter the construction zone areas posted as closed. Posted areas may include the Iron Furnace and the Wilderness Road and Tri-State Trails. Cudjo Carverns (formerly Gap Cave) will be restored to its original condition, enabling guided tours that will use lanterns for light as a simulation of early visits to the cave. Following the Revolutionary War, water from the stream exiting from the cavern was used to power a saw mill, a wool carding mill, a granary mill and the blast machinery for the Cumberland Iron Furnace. By supplying these industries, the stream allowed the fledgling settlement of Cumberland Gap to become well established. Saltpeter for making gunpowder was mined from the greater Cudjo Cave system during the early 1800s. The lower part of Cudjo Cavern eventually became known as King Solomon's Cave; at various times during the Civil War, both Union and Confederate troops explored the cave. A new use of the cavern was found in the early 1890s when commercial tours began through "King Solomon's Cave." Electrical lighting was installed in Soldiers Cave in 1934, and shortly thereafter a tunnel was dug to connect it with King Solomon's Cave. The combined caves were subsequently renamed Cudjo Cavern. Cudjo Caverns tours are presently being offered on weekends, but may also be affected. The four million-dollar projects is expected to be complete in eight months. The entire project, which includes the tunnel and the restoration, will total more than $280 million when completed, Woods said. For up to the date information on the project call (606) 248-2817.

Will someone please send me to Boone page, for some reason I can't find it. Penny in KY

Hi Kathleen, Are you referring to Lillian Hays Oliver's book, Some Boone Descendants...? It was reprinted in 1984 and 1994 by Mary Dean Alsworth: Dean Publications 2204 El Canto Cr. Ranchero Cordova, CA 95670 I have no idea if copies are still being sold, or if any remain to be sold, but it is worth investigating. I believe Arlene Curry Buschert just got a copy. You might ask her where <[email protected]>. Good luck. Geraldine Ingersoll, Director The Boone Society, Inc. Hola/Howdy, Been researching at the Clayton Genealogical Library in Houston, Texas. On file is BOONE surname and many copies of interesting information. Took my son there to show him the book that has his father's name and those of his siblings and family. Some Boone descendants and kindred of St. Charles...etc......... I have been searching for a copy of my own for many years. Wanted my son to be familiar with the book so he could pass on info to his descendants.

Good morning to all, Can any of you tell me if Daniel's father, Squire Boone, had a middle name? I'm still trying to find a Squire Edward Boone born about the same time. Thanks for any help. Joyce House-Reeves Oklahoma City, OK

Hola/Howdy, Been researching at the Clayton Genealogical Library in Houston, Texas. On file is BOONE surname and many copies of interesting information. Took my son there to show him the book that has his father's name and those of his siblings and family. Some Boone descendants and kindred of St. Charles...etc......... I have been searching for a copy of my own for many years. Wanted my son to be familiar with the book so he could pass on info to his descendants. Came across a copy of "BOONE FAMILY RESEARCH ASSN. of Missouri" newsletter. Date: July 1973 There is an invitation for: Under the Boone Family Tree in the INGELS' Back Yard at 7130 Virginia Avenue, Kansas City, MO. It also states that library will be open to all. Is this ASSN. still in existence? Are the INGELS still involved in the BOONE research. The BOONE file is full of copies of this newsletter and handwritten copies of someone's genealogical research. Perhaps they donated their work/collection to the library. I have been lurking here for months as I have put away my BOONE/PEDIGO/WRIGHT research. I have been busy with my side of the family and was honored to be asked to give a speech at the genealogical conference this past July. Pretty good for a Newbie. I am planning a trip to MO next summer and am busy lining up my research sites. Later Kathleen Carrizal-Frye >From the Toe of Texas

Does anyone have pictures of Susan Boone Van Bibber (Nathan's daughter)? Also I'd love to locate a picture of Letitica Van Bibber Maxwell. If anyone has a copy, please let me know? DeLynda Lyda

I have been searching everywhere for the parents of Sallie Boone, b. 1827, Bibb Co., AL. She married William Edmund Beaird. They had a daughter, Sallie Boone Beaird m. Eugene Mitchell Marshall. I remember hearing that we were related to Daniel Boone when I was a child, but never thought to ask how. Does anyone have a Sallie that could be mine? Thanks so much. Caroline __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

Just got word from Carole Bills on the Nathan Boone Rendezvous It will be September 14, 15 and 16th at Ashgrove Missouri I have created a web page so I can update everyone interested.... http://home.mmcable.com/lwo/nbr/ As I learn more info, I will post it there.. Tim Tim , Carmen, Christopher & Nicholas Reese Visit our web site at http://home.mmcable.com/reesefamily