As a young man, Boone served with the British military during the French and Indian War (1754-1763), a struggle for control of the land beyond the Appalachian Mountains. In 1755, he was a wagon...
Likely not a direct descendant, according to this researcher, but more likely a cousin. Pat Boone does claim to be a direct descendant, but apparently offers no proof.Edited: Links moved to "Sources...