Welcome to BooneSociety.org
Sam L. Compton President
The Boone Society is an
organization of descendants, genealogist and historians sharing a common
interest of preserving our American pioneer history and especially the lives and
experiences of this remarkable family. Daniel Boone, the greatest of the
pioneers, was instrumental in forging the westward movement across this new
nation.
The adventures of this
family begin in Bradwich near Exeter, England as his grandfather George Boone
immigrated to America in 1717. The three oldest children came first with George,
Mary and the rest of the children following later. One of those children was
Squire Boone, the father of Daniel. The Boone’s settled into Buck’s county,
Pennsylvania near the township of Exeter.
Squire Boone and his
wife, Sara Morgan had seven sons and four daughters. James, Samuel, Jonathan,
Daniel, George, Squire, Edward Sara, Elizabeth, Mary and Hanna. Daniel was born
on the 11th of February 1735 and around his age of eighteen, he moved
with his family to land near Holman’s Ford on the Yadkin river, about eight
miles from Wilkesboro, North Carolina. In North Carolina Daniel spent his
youthful days and formed the bold spirit that encountered the perils of his
adult life.
The Boone family is but
one of the families that braved the settling of this new land, but they led the
way through the struggles and sacrifices required. It is important that we know
this family, in order to appreciate them. Each of us, who were born here or
immigrated here as the Boones did, share the pride of their determination and
commitment to seek a land of freedom and opportunity.
We hope you will share
the Boone legend and study the history of their pioneer movement. We feel it is
important to pass this history down through the generations, so others can learn
how, we as a nation were formed and the sacrifices spent in doing so. Please
feel free to roam the website for more information and if you are not a member
of the Boone Society, we invite you to join in as family or friend.
Membership to the Boone Society is open to
descendants of the Boone lines, friends of the Boone families and the general
public. I heartily recommend your participation in The Boone Society! Again,
please enjoy all of our web site features and links.
With Best regards,
Samuel L. Compton
President, The Boone Society |
