Simon Kenton

Background

Kenton, Simon was born on April 3, 1755 in Culpeper (now Fauquier) County, Virginia, United States. Son of Mark and Mary (Miller) Kenton.

Career

General Ohio Militia, 1805.

Achievements

• Simon Kenton has been listed as a noteworthy Indian fighter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as scout in Lord Dunmore’s War, 1774.

Connections

Married Martha Dowden, February 15, 1787. Married second, Elizabeth Jarboe, March 27, 1798.

Father:

Mark Kenton

Mother:

Mary (Miller) Kenton

Spouse:

Martha Dowden

Spouse:

Elizabeth Jarboe