Simon Kenton (aka "Simon Butler") (April 3, 1755 – April 29, 1836) was a renowned American frontiersman, soldier, and pioneer who played a significant role in the settlement of Virginia, …

Simon Kenton was born in 1755 in the Bull Run Mountains of Virginia. At age 16, he fought another teenager named William Leachman over a girl. Believing he had killed Leachman, …

Simon Kenton and Daniel Boone explored and protected frontier Kentucky. This site has unique information on the frontiersman Simon Kenton run by a Kenton descendent.

A legendary frontiersman and soldier, Kenton saved Daniel Boone's life, acted as a scout, participated in Indian Wars and the War of 1812.

Apr 10, 2024 · Simon Kenton is important to American History because of his contributions to the settlement and defense of Kentucky, which joined the Union on June 1, 1792, as the 15th …

Simon Kenton (April 3, 1755 – April 29, 1836) was a famous United States frontiersman and friend of Daniel Boone, Simon Girty, Spencer Records, Thomas S. Hinde, Dr. Thomas Hinde, and …

Born in Fauquier County, Virginia, on 3 April 1755, Simon Kenton fled across the Allegheny Mountains when he was 16, believing he had beaten to death the boy who had married his …

Dec 9, 2025 · Simon Kenton’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of courage, resilience, and a deep connection to the land. He was a frontiersman, a soldier, and a pioneer who played a …

Jun 15, 2025 · One of the first explorers of the Vermilion area was Simon Kenton (April 3, 1755 - April 29, 1836,) a famous United States frontiersman and friend of the renowned Daniel …

Born in Virginia in 1755, Simon Kenton would become the main frontiersman who helped open Ohio for settlement by European Americans.