Simon Kenton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Simon Kenton
Occupation	War Hero
Date Of Birth	Apr 3, 1755(1755-04-03)
Age	269
Date Of Death	April 29, 1836
Birthplace	Prince William
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Aries

Simon Kenton Biography

Simon Kenton is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on April 3, 1755 in Prince William, Virginia, United States. In the spotlight for his work in his time in the American Revolution, the American Indian Wars and during the War of 1812, he was also known for the fact that he was able to survive brutal treatment from tribe members Shawnee tribe, and later receiving Shawnee respect and the honorary status of tribal membership.

Kenton as well as “Mad” Kenton and “Mad” Anthony Wayne fought together in the Northwest Indian War of the early 1790s. were a part of”Mad” Kenton and “Mad” Anthony Wayne fought together in the Northwest Indian War of the early 1790s. and “Kenton” took part in Northwest Indian War of the early 1790s.

The Kenton family was the son of Irish immigrants Mark Kenton and the American-born Mary Miller Kenton, he was raised living in Fauquier County Virginia. Through his 2 marriages to Martha Dowden and Elizabeth Jarboe He had 10 children.

Simon Kenton Net Worth

Simon Kenton is one of the richest War Hero from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Simon Kenton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a teenager He was involved in a vicious romantic jealousy-driven battle with another man. He fled the scene believing that he killed the other man.

In the 1770s In the 1770s, he was the one who saved the frontiersman In the late 1770s, he was responsible for saving frontiersman Daniel Boone‘s life.’s life.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Simon Kenton Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Simon Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Simon Kenton celebrates birthday on April 3 of every year.

Did Simon Kenton save Daniel Boone's life?

Simon Kenton, while just as experienced and capable a frontiersman as Boone, shied away from the limelight. In fact, during one fire fight, Kenton saved Boone’s life in 1777 during a British and Shawnee attack in Kentucky that left Boone seriously wounded.

Are there any movies about Simon Kenton?

A documentary film on Simon Kenton , a key figure behind America’s westward expansion and the settlement of Kentucky and Ohio, by Keith W.

Where did Simon Kenton run the gauntlet?

In September 1778, while on a spying mission in Chillicothe (near Xenia, Ohio) , Kenton was captured by Shawnee Indians. He was forced to run the infamous quarter-mile “gauntlet” while being beaten with sticks by two lines of Indians. This ritual often killed many prisoners, but Kenton survived it nine times.

What is Simon Kenton known for?

During the American Revolution, Kenton participated in a number of military engagements against the British and their American Indian allies. In 1778, he joined George Rogers Clark on a difficult but successful expedition into the Illinois Country to attack British outposts as well as American Indian settlements.

Was Simon Kenton a real person?

Simon Kenton(aka “Simon Butler”) (April 3, 1755 – April 29, 1836) was a United States frontiersman and soldier in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. He was a friend of Daniel Boone, Simon Girty, Spencer Records, Thomas S. Hinde, Thomas Hinde, and Isaac Shelby.