Posted on: Desoto Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Desoto/10427 Surname: Boon, Boone ------------------------- Have you looked at Nathan Bryant Boone of the Southern District in the 1850 De Soto County Census? (copies available). Due to family lore and my research of different Census info, I've suspected that your Hernando Daniel Boon and my Nathan Bryant Boon at least knew of each other. I suspect they are distant kin. Three different lines of Nathan's ofspring tell similar stories about being third cousin (twice removed to Daniel Boon/Boone. they always assumed it was THE Daniel Boone of the history books. I think it may be your Daniel Boon. I have more info courtesy of the Tate co Web Gen volunteer. Link: Nathan Bryant Boon to CF Boone to ... URL: <http://hometown.aol.com/boonewilkerson>