Several of the courthouse records are completely destroyed as a result of Katrina. The catastrophe of Katrina has taught us all valuable lessons. One thing we can do for ourselves is scan all of our important documents, papers and pictures (copy driver's license, SS card, deeds, wills, vehicle titles and etc.). Burn EVERYTHING to CD's and put everything into CD cases. Give copies to different relatives, put a copy in a safe or safety deposit box. If you know someone who does not have a computer or scanner offer to do their documents. Although most people will never be in a hurricane there are other natural disasters such as a fire or tornado which can occur. Patti

Can anyone clarify or expand on this cite from "The Squire, Daniel, and John Boone Families in Davie County, NC" compiled by James W. Wall, Flossie Martin and Howell Boone? "On Dec. 30, 1778, Nathaniel Hart of Wilkes County, entered '400 acres both sides N. Fork Yadkin River one and one-half miles below mouth of Elk Creek... to include the improvement Daniel Boone sold to Joseph Warren and by Warren to said Hart...' See: Land Entry Book Wilkes County 1778-1781, abstracted by Mrs. W.D. Absher." Thanks much, Kathryn

Several folks have written asking for a copy of the list of migrators I am working on. As soon as I get something "formalized", I'll ask the ed. of the Boone Society "Compass" to publish it, and I also plan for it to be an appendix to a book I'm working on. Right now, my list is not ready -- it is rather amorphous & a lot of it is in my head. Thanks to the folks who are adding names, and reasoning or proof behind those names. Kathryn

Judy, there is a book titled OLD KENTUCKY ENTRIES AND DEEDS by Willard Rouse Jillson. It may be of help to you. It does show in the Lincoln County entries that Squire had 400A on Silver Creek in 1779 and 500A on Little Benson Creek in 1780. In the Fayette County entries he is shown with 500A in 1784 with no watercourse and over 20 entries in Jefferson County. Mary Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce and Judy Voran" <bjvoran@direcway.com> To: <BOONE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 9:34 PM Subject: Land of Squire Boone in Kentucky > In his will dated 6 November 1783 Joseph Neale of Fauquier County, > Virginia leaves to his son Benjamin -- his choice of two tracts of > land located by Squire Boon of 500 acres each, on the Western Waters he > making a right to the said Boon for his part of location of 500 acres > .. (the said Benjamin to pay all charges necessary for obtaining a > Grant in his own name ... > > Is there a source for learning the location of this land so that I > might know where my ancestor had his land? > > Thank you very much, > Judy Voran > > ______________________________

Hi, How does one order this book? Thanks, Peggy Powell pegpowel@netins.net Hornick IA Secretary-Treasurer, Martha Washington Chapter NSDAR GRC Co-State Chairman, Iowa Society NSDAR Past Senior Regional VP, Great Plains Regional NSCAR Senior Registrar/Treasurer, Sgt Charles Floyd NSCAR grandmother of 12 8th great granddaughter, Daniel Boone family names researching Bahr, Bartz, Campbell, Craig, Crockford, Dimond, Elam, Haessel, Kearnes, Kinnamon, Lee, Lechelt, Leedom, Mayberry, McGlothlen, Peasley, Powell, Schweissberger, Sweisberger, Thiel, Thorn, Van Bibber, Young England, Ireland, Scotland, Prussia/Germany Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin ----- Original Message ----- From: <IDL64@aol.com> To: <BOONE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 4:58 PM Subject: [BOONE-L] The new book arrived. Ivan of Trafalgar reports > Dear Cousins, > > Copies of the new book complied by Dr. David C. McMurtry and Kathryn H. > Weiss > arrived in today's mail. > > Ivan jumps for JOY and does a back flip. > > Title: > > THE BRYAN - BOONE - STRODE ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL BRYAN (1756 - 1837) > supplement to > MARY HUNT BRYAN (1759 - 1842) "A PIONEER WOMAN" OF NORTH CAROLINA, > KENTUCKY > AND INDIANA > > Lexington, Kentucky > 2005 > > The work is soft bound, 152 pages, and includes several photographs, > drawings, maps, an index, and copies of documents. There are some in > color. > I have only just leafed through the book. Planning a late night of > reading. > > I think most of you were aware when the prepublication came out. Just > mentioning in case you were not. > > Blessings and Safety to All, > > Cousin Ivan D. Lancaster of Trafalgar > A Bryan, Boone, and Strode > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

Hi Folks, I am currently working on a list of families who likely accompanied the Boone and Bryan (and Grant, etc) migration from Old Rowan & Surry (& other neighboring areas) - kinsmen and neighbors who left out together in the autumn of 1779. The typical description of this trek says "it was like an army coming out," and estimates run to several hundred people "led by Boone." Of course, quite a few of these same people (particularly the Bryan clan) returned a short year later, devastated by their Kentucky losses, so it's difficult to know just who was where when during this part of the RW. And, many people traveled back and forth quite a bit, from what I can tell. I have identified quite a few of the names, but not nearly all. Although I have "a pretty good list," I am unsure of some of the grown children of the Bryans & Boones, and other collateral families or heads of households. "Single riflemen's" names are also helpful! I am specifically looking at the autumn 1779 trip to KY, and at the return to NC in Sept. 1780 -- does anyone have names to add? Thanks, Kathryn

Dear Cousins, Copies of the new book complied by Dr. David C. McMurtry and Kathryn H. Weiss arrived in today's mail. Ivan jumps for JOY and does a back flip. Title: THE BRYAN - BOONE - STRODE ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL BRYAN (1756 - 1837) supplement to MARY HUNT BRYAN (1759 - 1842) "A PIONEER WOMAN" OF NORTH CAROLINA, KENTUCKY AND INDIANA Lexington, Kentucky 2005 The work is soft bound, 152 pages, and includes several photographs, drawings, maps, an index, and copies of documents. There are some in color. I have only just leafed through the book. Planning a late night of reading. I think most of you were aware when the prepublication came out. Just mentioning in case you were not. Blessings and Safety to All, Cousin Ivan D. Lancaster of Trafalgar A Bryan, Boone, and Strode

In his will dated 6 November 1783 Joseph Neale of Fauquier County, Virginia leaves to his son Benjamin -- his choice of two tracts of land located by Squire Boon of 500 acres each, on the Western Waters he making a right to the said Boon for his part of location of 500 acres .. (the said Benjamin to pay all charges necessary for obtaining a Grant in his own name ... Is there a source for learning the location of this land so that I might know where my ancestor had his land? Thank you very much, Judy Voran

Hi, Does anyone have any documentation on the relationship between Daniel Boone and William Wells Brown? William Wells Brown escaped from slavery in Kentucky in 1834 and went on to be come the an abolitionist orator and author. He was said to be the son of a slave who was the daughter of Daniel Boone. Also, did the Boone family own slaves (in North Carolina and Kentucky)? If so, does anyone have an information on the identity of these people? Thanks, Daniel Paxton

Rochelle and all; I have posted these wonderful pictures and the great news on my Boone site if anyone would care to see them. Go directly to the page at; http://www.mpcps.org/boone/projects/success.shtml This is great news! I was so excited that I couldn't wait to share it. :-) Margy Daniel Boone, The Extraordinary Life of an Uncommon Man http://www.mpcps.org/boone ----- Original Message ----- From: rochelle To: BOONE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:41 AM Subject: [BOONE-L] Fw: PHOTO NEWS RELEASE-GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NAMING ROAD AFTER DANIEL BOONE I tried sending the below message but it was rejected because I had attached the photos from the Governor's office and the file was too large. If anyone is interested in the photos, just let me know and I'll send them separately. Below is the Governor's press release anyway. Thanks, Rochelle Cochran, president The Boone Society, Inc. www.boonesociety.com ----- Original Message ----- From: rochelle To: BOONE-L@rootsweb. com ; BOONE-DANIEL-KY-L@rootsweb. com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:31 AM Subject: Fw: PHOTO NEWS RELEASE-GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NAMING ROAD AFTER DANIEL BOONE I am forwarding the news release from the Governor's office about his signing the Executive Order naming Hway 25E the Daniel Boone-Cumberland Gap Wilderness Trail. Thanks to all of you who signed our petition and who let your wishes be known. This is an amazing victory and a great day! A great day not only for members of the Boone family but also a great day to anyone and everyone who cares about not forgetting the memory of our pioneer ancestors who sacrificed so much to settle this great country! The Boone Society has worked on this project for 2 1/2 years and we are very pleased (to say the least) to have such a positive outcome. We are grateful to Representative Brent Yonts and Governor Ernie Fletcher for their hard work in getting this deal done. We also appreciate the backing and support of Congressman Hal Rogers. Thanks again! Rochelle E. Cochran, President The Boone Society, Inc. www.boonesociety.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Goins, Michael (GOV OFFICE) To: 'rochelle@cablelynx.com' Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 1:26 PM Subject: PHOTO NEWS RELEASE-GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NAMING ROAD AFTER DANIEL BOONE If you need additional photos please let me know. Michael -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher's Communications Office For Immediate Release Contact: Carla Blanton August 9, 2005 Michael Goins Jodi Whitaker 502-564-2611 PHOTO NEWS RELEASE GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NAMING SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY ROAD AFTER DANIEL BOONE FRANKFORT, Ky. - The attached photos are from today's signing. Please use the following cut line and credit the photo to the Kentucky Office of Creative Services: PHOTO ONE: "Daniel Boone"(Wayne Milton) stands next to Governor Ernie Fletcher (seated) as the Governor prepares to sign the Executive Order naming U.S. 25E as the Daniel Boone-Cumberland Gap Wilderness Trail. Joining Governor Fletcher are (from left to right) Jacquelyn Bentley, The Boone Society; Robert Bentley, The Boone Society; Sherrill Thomas, The Boone Society; Jeff Johnson, The Boone Society; Rochelle Cochran; President, The Boone Society; Representative Brent Yonts. PHOTO TWO: Governor Ernie Fletcher (far right) joins "Daniel Boone"(Wayne Milton-kneeling), members of The Boone Society (from left to right: Jaqulyn Bentley, Sherrill Thomas, Robert Bentley, Jeff Johnson, Representative Brent Yonts and Rochelle Cochran) by the new sign that will designate US 25 E in southeastern Kentucky as the Daniel Boone-Cumberland Gap. Governor Fletcher signed the Executive Order in Frankfort Tuesday, August 9. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will install the signs in Corbin and Middlesboro Wednesday, August 10. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

I tried sending the below message but it was rejected because I had attached the photos from the Governor's office and the file was too large. If anyone is interested in the photos, just let me know and I'll send them separately. Below is the Governor's press release anyway. Thanks, Rochelle Cochran, president The Boone Society, Inc. www.boonesociety.com ----- Original Message ----- From: rochelle To: BOONE-L@rootsweb. com ; BOONE-DANIEL-KY-L@rootsweb. com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:31 AM Subject: Fw: PHOTO NEWS RELEASE-GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NAMING ROAD AFTER DANIEL BOONE I am forwarding the news release from the Governor's office about his signing the Executive Order naming Hway 25E the Daniel Boone-Cumberland Gap Wilderness Trail. Thanks to all of you who signed our petition and who let your wishes be known. This is an amazing victory and a great day! A great day not only for members of the Boone family but also a great day to anyone and everyone who cares about not forgetting the memory of our pioneer ancestors who sacrificed so much to settle this great country! The Boone Society has worked on this project for 2 1/2 years and we are very pleased (to say the least) to have such a positive outcome. We are grateful to Representative Brent Yonts and Governor Ernie Fletcher for their hard work in getting this deal done. We also appreciate the backing and support of Congressman Hal Rogers. Thanks again! Rochelle E. Cochran, President The Boone Society, Inc. www.boonesociety.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Goins, Michael (GOV OFFICE) To: 'rochelle@cablelynx.com' Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 1:26 PM Subject: PHOTO NEWS RELEASE-GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NAMING ROAD AFTER DANIEL BOONE If you need additional photos please let me know. Michael -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher's Communications Office For Immediate Release Contact: Carla Blanton August 9, 2005 Michael Goins Jodi Whitaker 502-564-2611 PHOTO NEWS RELEASE GOVERNOR ERNIE FLETCHER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NAMING SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY ROAD AFTER DANIEL BOONE FRANKFORT, Ky. - The attached photos are from today's signing. Please use the following cut line and credit the photo to the Kentucky Office of Creative Services: PHOTO ONE: "Daniel Boone"(Wayne Milton) stands next to Governor Ernie Fletcher (seated) as the Governor prepares to sign the Executive Order naming U.S. 25E as the Daniel Boone-Cumberland Gap Wilderness Trail. Joining Governor Fletcher are (from left to right) Jacquelyn Bentley, The Boone Society; Robert Bentley, The Boone Society; Sherrill Thomas, The Boone Society; Jeff Johnson, The Boone Society; Rochelle Cochran; President, The Boone Society; Representative Brent Yonts. PHOTO TWO: Governor Ernie Fletcher (far right) joins "Daniel Boone"(Wayne Milton-kneeling), members of The Boone Society (from left to right: Jaqulyn Bentley, Sherrill Thomas, Robert Bentley, Jeff Johnson, Representative Brent Yonts and Rochelle Cochran) by the new sign that will designate US 25 E in southeastern Kentucky as the Daniel Boone-Cumberland Gap. Governor Fletcher signed the Executive Order in Frankfort Tuesday, August 9. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will install the signs in Corbin and Middlesboro Wednesday, August 10.

Here's some photos, including the new sign design. http://governor.ky.gov/mediaroom/pressreleases/050809danielboonepkwy.htm Thanks to everyone who supported this and signed the online petition. Worked out best in the end. Daniel's name is now on the road he built in 1775 rather than the one that was built in 1974. I'll take that any day. -- jeff From: AUNTGOAT1947@aol.com Date: 2005/08/11 Thu PM 04:49:22 EDT To: BOONE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BOONE-L] Sounds like a victory, congrats _E-mail this_ (http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art_tips?Site=AE&Date=20050809&Category=NEWS02&ArtNo=508090359&Ref=AR&Profile=1014) _Printer-friendly_ (http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050809/NEWS02/508090359/1 014&template=printpicart) _Subscribe_ (http://cincinnati.com/helpdesk/circulation/subscribe.html) _RSS feeds_ (http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/CUST01/50329008) Daniel Boone reclaims his road in southern Ky. By Mark R. Chellgren Associated Press (http://servedby.advertising.com/click/site=0000706054/mnum=0000171471/genr=1/tkdt=B0P0R1T0/cstr=62658994=_42fbb87c,2505697725,706054^171471_/bnum=62658994 ) FRANKFORT - The controversy that accompanied the decision two years ago to replace the Daniel Boone Parkway name with that of a sitting Kentucky congressman will be laid to rest today. In a private ceremony in his office, Gov. Ernie Fletcher plans to sign documents that designate U.S. 25E in southeastern Kentucky the Daniel Boone-Cumber land Gap Wilderness Trail. "This is a great day, not only for the Boone family, but also for everyone who appreciates the sacrifices and accomplishments of our pioneer ancestors who settled this great commonwealth and this great country," said Rochelle Cochran, president of the Boone Society, a national group of descendants of the explorer. During a previous gubernatorial administration, the Daniel Boone Parkway, which winds through the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, was renamed for U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who has represented the area for more than two decades and, at the time, had managed to earmark $13 million in federal funds that allowed tolls to be removed from the state road. Rogers, who was not consulted about the name change in 2003, has stayed out of the fray for the most part. The gesture, though, did not sit well with Boone descendants and others who bemoaned the sacrifice of history for a few federal dollars. "You may as well melt down the Liberty Bell," Cochran, who claims to be a long-removed niece of the explorer, said at the time. Since then, several attempts have been made to restore Boone's name to the road or find an alternative. At one point, the late Gov. Louie Nunn offered to have his name taken off a different toll road so Rogers could get the honor. A proposal in the 2004 General Assembly to have the parkway share the names of Boone and Rogers failed. Fletcher's office confirmed the change would take place today but provided no other details. In an e-mail to the Associated Press, Cochran said she planned to attend the signing in Fletcher's office along with at least two other Boone descendants. Boone is the stuff of history and lore in Kentucky, credited with opening the west to exploration by crossing the Cumberland Gap and opening the Wilderness Road. Boone, who lived from 1734 to 1820, has his name on towns, festivals, businesses and even a national forest. U.S. 25E goes from Interstate 75 to the Cumberland Gap tunnel into Tennessee virtually at the point where the two states intersect with Virginia. Coincidentally, the burial place of Daniel and Rebecca Boone at the Frankfort cemetery is on a bluff overlooking the Kentucky Capitol, where the signing ceremony will take place. Publication date: 08-09-2005 ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

_E-mail this_ (http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art_tips?Site=AE&Date=20050809&Category=NEWS02&ArtNo=508090359&Ref=AR&Profile=1014) _Printer-friendly_ (http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050809/NEWS02/508090359/1 014&template=printpicart) _Subscribe_ (http://cincinnati.com/helpdesk/circulation/subscribe.html) _RSS feeds_ (http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/CUST01/50329008) Daniel Boone reclaims his road in southern Ky. By Mark R. Chellgren Associated Press (http://servedby.advertising.com/click/site=0000706054/mnum=0000171471/genr=1/tkdt=B0P0R1T0/cstr=62658994=_42fbb87c,2505697725,706054^171471_/bnum=62658994 ) FRANKFORT - The controversy that accompanied the decision two years ago to replace the Daniel Boone Parkway name with that of a sitting Kentucky congressman will be laid to rest today. In a private ceremony in his office, Gov. Ernie Fletcher plans to sign documents that designate U.S. 25E in southeastern Kentucky the Daniel Boone-Cumber land Gap Wilderness Trail. "This is a great day, not only for the Boone family, but also for everyone who appreciates the sacrifices and accomplishments of our pioneer ancestors who settled this great commonwealth and this great country," said Rochelle Cochran, president of the Boone Society, a national group of descendants of the explorer. During a previous gubernatorial administration, the Daniel Boone Parkway, which winds through the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, was renamed for U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who has represented the area for more than two decades and, at the time, had managed to earmark $13 million in federal funds that allowed tolls to be removed from the state road. Rogers, who was not consulted about the name change in 2003, has stayed out of the fray for the most part. The gesture, though, did not sit well with Boone descendants and others who bemoaned the sacrifice of history for a few federal dollars. "You may as well melt down the Liberty Bell," Cochran, who claims to be a long-removed niece of the explorer, said at the time. Since then, several attempts have been made to restore Boone's name to the road or find an alternative. At one point, the late Gov. Louie Nunn offered to have his name taken off a different toll road so Rogers could get the honor. A proposal in the 2004 General Assembly to have the parkway share the names of Boone and Rogers failed. Fletcher's office confirmed the change would take place today but provided no other details. In an e-mail to the Associated Press, Cochran said she planned to attend the signing in Fletcher's office along with at least two other Boone descendants. Boone is the stuff of history and lore in Kentucky, credited with opening the west to exploration by crossing the Cumberland Gap and opening the Wilderness Road. Boone, who lived from 1734 to 1820, has his name on towns, festivals, businesses and even a national forest. U.S. 25E goes from Interstate 75 to the Cumberland Gap tunnel into Tennessee virtually at the point where the two states intersect with Virginia. Coincidentally, the burial place of Daniel and Rebecca Boone at the Frankfort cemetery is on a bluff overlooking the Kentucky Capitol, where the signing ceremony will take place. Publication date: 08-09-2005

Try this website for Ratliff and Jesse Boon. http://www.boonefamily.org/. You may possibly find something that will help you. My family is also from the Isle of Wight Co. Boone family, according to DNA, but I can't get them further back than Bryant Boone 15 Dec 1789 in Hertford NC. I know his mother was named Mary and THINK his father was a James Boone but can't prove it. MaryLouise -----

I can't access the file that shows all the detail, but these names belong to the "Isle of Wight" Boon family - no known relation to the "famous Daniel Boone" family. Ched cfine@voyager.net > > I was browsing the 1810 census for Warren County, Kentucky, and saw a Ratliff Boon and a Jesse Boon and wondered if anyone on this list claimed them as ancestors and any background on who they were ? > > Any help would be appreciated. --- CoreComm Webmail http://www.core.com

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I was browsing the 1810 census for Warren County, Kentucky, and saw a Ratliff Boon and a Jesse Boon and wondered if anyone on this list claimed them as ancestors and any background on who they were ? Any help would be appreciated.

This sounds like Squire Boone, the son of Thomas Boone and Sarah Muir. This Squire is the great grand nephew of Daniel Boone, the explorer. Take care, Daniel Paxton on 7/26/05 6:39 PM, AUNTGOAT1947@aol.com at AUNTGOAT1947@aol.com wrote: > _Click here: HistoryForSale - Exporers & Western Americana Autographs > WILLIAM TRUE A. GARRETT SQUIRE BOONE_ > (http://www.historyforsale.com/html/prodetails.asp?documentid=31308&start=1&pa > ge=32) > > Anyone know who this Squire belongs to? > > Vic > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > >

_Click here: HistoryForSale - Exporers & Western Americana Autographs WILLIAM TRUE A. GARRETT SQUIRE BOONE_ (http://www.historyforsale.com/html/prodetails.asp?documentid=31308&start=1&page=32) Anyone know who this Squire belongs to? Vic

Some interesting reading. Other info there also. http://www.berkshistory.org/articles/franklinmortgage.html