My sister found a roadside memorial sign in Appalachia somewhere honoring my ancester, but can't remember where. She had a picture, but it doesn't say where it is. He was killed by indians in 1774.
2007-11-16 04:53:30 · 3 answers · asked by ncj_1958 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
On the sign: "Moore's Fort- near here, on Clinch River, stood Moore's Fort. Daniel Boone, on his way to Kentucky with a party of settlers stopped here for some time. On September 29, 1774, indians made an attack here from ambush, killing John Duncan."
The above is on the back side of the sign. The sign is located in Russell Co., Virginia not Kentucky.
2007-11-16 08:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by third_indiana_cavalry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moore's Fort was near Castlewoods Virginia. Duncan had taken refuge with other settlers at Moore's Fort during Dunmore's War of 1774. Duncan and two others went out after dark to check a pigeon trap, and was shot dead by the Indians.
2007-11-18 22:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by Bill W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try searching out where Moores fort was. Once you've located the county, try checking with the local chamber of commerce. They'll be able to give you the details.
2007-11-16 13:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋