Simon Kenton

1755–1836

Leading settler of the Ohio and Kentucky valleys. Fought on various Indian wars and the Revolutionary war.

Other Resources


Story Links
Book Links
Backwoodsmen of Kentucky  in  Indian History for Young Folks  by  Francis S. Drake
Scout Kenton has a Hard Time  in  Frontier Fighters  by  Edwin L. Sabin


Image Links


Kenton and his deliverer
 in Indian History for Young Folks

Simon Kenton
 in Indian History for Young Folks

Simon Kenton in Trouble
 in Frontier Fighters