CHAPTER 7 - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DANIEL BOONE
Daniel Boone's mother, Sarah Morgan Boone, was Welsh. Her ancestral home is now in disrepair. Here is more information on Daniel's mom and her ancestral roots. The area that was extensively explored by Daniel Boone is now part of the "Sheltowee Trace" a 269-mile multiple use National Recreation Trail. The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone - John Filson's account, published on Daniel Boone's 50th birthday. Dr. James Paulding produced the film Daniel Boone. A series of beautiful paintings by Dr. Bouquet were commissioned by Northeast Missouri State University for that film. Here is the link for all the pictures. In an effort to keep Daniel Boone's memory alive in America, 358 "Boone Trail Highway Markers" were made. They have been placed throughout the United States. Many stories about Daniel Boone are myths - part of the legend that has flourished over so many years. For example, Boone never wore a "coonskin" cap. He was a Quaker, and he wore hats that Quakers wore. An interesting story has been written about Daniel's lifelong friend, Michael Stoner. As this link underscores, life was difficult in the early days of Kentucky exploration.  GO TO STORY INDEX |