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 Who Was Nathan Boone
Nathan Boone was the youngest son of Daniel
Boone. As a teenager he left Kentucky with his elderly father to settle
Missouri at the invitation of the Spanish. Nathan married Olive Van Bibber
and joined his father in the later part of the 18th century. As was the
custom then, Nathan, the youngest son, looked after his father and established a
home at Femme Osage near St. Charles, Missouri. After Daniel's death Nathan
joined the army and responsible for exploration and treaty negotiations with the
Indians in modern Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. Nathan resettled
near Ashgrove, Missouri (near Springfield, MO) to be closer to the
frontier. He died shortly before the civil war. Nathan was a hero in
his own right and is responsible for much of the early exploration of
Missouri. Both of Nathan's homes (Femme
Osage and Ashgrove) are maintained
by the state of Missouri as historical sites.
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Family Reunion in
Ashgrove, Missouri
 Ashgrove will be a little
more crowded during the annual "Nathan Boone Homestead Days &
Rendezvous". The event is open to the public. During the event
the family will have a picnic, be able to enjoy the homestead and the living
history displays, crafts and music. There will be a short family meeting
where the Staff of the Homestead will bring us up to date on upcoming events.
September 16, 17
& 18th
(third weekend in
September)
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