Squire Boone
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Squire Maugridge Boone Jr. (October 5, 1744 – August 5, 1815) was an American frontiersman, longhunter, soldier, city planner, politician, land locator, judge, politician, gunsmith, miller, and younger brother of Daniel Boone. In 1780, he founded the first settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky. The tenth of eleven children, Squire Boone was born to Squire Boone Sr. and his wife Sarah (Morgan) Boone in Berks County, Pennsylvania, at the Daniel Boone Homestead. Although overshadowed by his famous brother, Squire Boone was well known in his day.
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Born | Squire Maugridge Boone Jr. October 5, 1744 |
Died | August 5, 1815(1815-08-05) (aged 70) |
Resting place | Squire Boone Caverns, Mauckport, Indiana |
Other names | Squire Boone Jr. |
Occupation(s) | frontiersman, longhunter, soldier, city planner, politician, land locator, judge, politician, gunsmith, miller |
Known for | Establishing the first American settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky and being the brother of Daniel Boone |
Spouse | Jane Van Cleave |
Children | 5 |
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