I have just uploaded scanned copies of newspaper articles from 1773 reporting on the James Boone Massacre. I also uploaded a photo of the highway marker and an article from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. Thanks to Charles and Michael for leading me to these sources. This information identifies the Drake boy as Samuel Drake son of John Drake (probably of Yadkin Valley NC) I am waiting for depositions contained in the Thomas Gage papers which also describe the event as well as a "narrative" by Daniel Boone from the 1 Dec 1773 issue of the Cape Fear Mercury. I also uploaded 20 pages from the McNish Gambill book Kith and Kin of Cpt. James Leeper and His Wife Susan Drake. For Paul: Since this book is out of print, am I violating copyright laws by publishing those 20 pages (10% of the book) on my site? I do give a complete reference for the material. You can access these items at my website below. Follow Family History form the home page and then Other Related Articles and Documents. Thanks all, Waiting for Isabel Don -- Donald E. Drake Moyock, NC http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~drakerobinson/index.htm