Daniel Boone was an 18th century American explorer best known for his exploration and settlement of what is now Kentucky. His explorations and exploits as a frontiersman catapulted him to the status of a folk hero—one of the first ones to emerge from the United States. He was born into a family of Quakers who had been persecuted in England for their dissenting beliefs and had thus moved to Pennsylvania. As one of the several children in his family, Daniel started hunting at the age of 12 to be able to gather enough food for his large family. Even though the children in his family were provided good education, his interests lay more in hunting and exploring than in reading and writing. He became a skilled hunter and this kindled in him a love for adventure. Hunting also made him familiar with travelling and exploring newer routes in the wilderness. Even though the Quakers were primarily pacifists, he had served during the Revolutionary war as a militia officer. He participated in several expeditions including the military expedition that was part of the French and Indian War in which he served as a wagoner for Brigadier General Edward Braddock during his army's defeat at Turtle Creek. Eventually he led his own long hunting expedition during the course of which he explored the place which is now Kentucky
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Born
October 22, 1734
Birth Place
Daniel Boone Homestead
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Libra
Also Known As
Daniël Boone, 丹尼爾·布恩, Бун, Даниэль
Famous As
Pioneer
Died At Age
85
Place Of Death
Daniel Boone House
Father
Squire Boone
Mother
Sarah Jarman Morgan
Spouse(s)
Rebecca Boone
Siblings
Squire Boone
Children
Daniel Morgan Boone, Israel Boone, James Boone, Jemima Boone, Jesse Bryan Boone, Levina Boone, Nathan Boone, Rebecca Boone, Susannah Boone, William Boone
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GREENEVILLE — Greeneville head football coach Eddie Spradlen wanted a physical matchup on Friday with Daniel Boone visiting Burley Stadium. The third-year coach got exactly what he had hoped for.
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My dad always said, “First time, shame on you; second time shame on me.” So the Daniel Boone School Board decided to no longer have Klein Transportation and New Rhoads Transportation transport district students after decades of service. The board contracted with another company for busing. Didn’t district...
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Graduating high school is often one of a student’s biggest accomplishments in their young life. But for Nate Rader of Daniel Boone High School, that milestone seems minuscule compared to what he has gone through in his final two years of school. “That...
(WJHL) – The Lady Blazers continued to produce runs with their backs against the wall, as they defeated Wilson Central on Friday morning, 8-4. Maci Masters hit her 24th and 25th home runs of the season in the win, including a grand slam. Her seven RBIs powered the team to the Loser’s Bracket championship game.
MURFREESBORO — Freshman Ava Saul pitched a three-hit shutout and Riley Brinn came through with a two-run single as Daniel Boone defeated Springfield 4-0 in Thursday’s elimination game in the TSSAA Class 4A state softball tournament at Starplex Field No. 5. Saul kept the Yellow Jackets off balance...