Kentucky Pioneer, built first log cabin in Kentucky by whites, Jun 16, 1774, founding Harrod's Town in the present Mercer County, Kentucky, with a group of settlers he led. He was known for his military prowess. On Jun 4, 1760 he enlisted in Captain Cochran's Recruits and was described as age 16, 5 feet 2 1/2 inches tall. Major Fauntleroy, his son-in-law, told Draper he was attached to a company of men at 14 years of age, he upped his age in order to enlist.(Draper, 12C23). In 1772 he was taxed in Springhill Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, as a head of household, though not married. Years later he was described by Fauntleroy as 6 feet 1 inch tall, trim made, straight Roman nose, very black hair and beard, kind, when roused to anger like a thunderstorm but that was rare, best woodsman ever known, very kind and friendly, opened his house up for visits and public worship of the Methodists. His wife was a Methodist. His formal education was limited but could read and write. He disappeared in 1792, some believe his clothing was found but not his body. The family always considered James Bridges to have murdered him to keep him from testifying in a trial against Bridges. He may also have disappeared looking for the famous Lost Dutchman silver mine. His disappearance is an unsolved mystery.
Kentucky Pioneer, built first log cabin in Kentucky by whites, Jun 16, 1774, founding Harrod's Town in the present Mercer County, Kentucky, with a group of settlers he led. He was known for his military prowess. On Jun 4, 1760 he enlisted in Captain Cochran's Recruits and was described as age 16, 5 feet 2 1/2 inches tall. Major Fauntleroy, his son-in-law, told Draper he was attached to a company of men at 14 years of age, he upped his age in order to enlist.(Draper, 12C23). In 1772 he was taxed in Springhill Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, as a head of household, though not married. Years later he was described by Fauntleroy as 6 feet 1 inch tall, trim made, straight Roman nose, very black hair and beard, kind, when roused to anger like a thunderstorm but that was rare, best woodsman ever known, very kind and friendly, opened his house up for visits and public worship of the Methodists. His wife was a Methodist. His formal education was limited but could read and write. He disappeared in 1792, some believe his clothing was found but not his body. The family always considered James Bridges to have murdered him to keep him from testifying in a trial against Bridges. He may also have disappeared looking for the famous Lost Dutchman silver mine. His disappearance is an unsolved mystery.
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