Episode 3 of 3

Attack on James Boone

When
1773-10-09
Where
Kentucky
Part of
Boone's Kentucky Settlement Attempt

Boone's son James was killed in a Native American attack on October 9, 1773, while seeking provisions.

On October 9, Boone's oldest son James, along with several others, left the main party to seek provisions in a nearby settlement. They were attacked by Native Americans, resulting in James's death.

Sources

  1. Daniel Boone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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