Burkett, Nathan Boone, 1820-1898

Born in Jefferson City, Missouri, Nathan Boone Burkett (1820-1898) was the son of David Burkett, a family friend of Daniel Boone. In 1829, Burkett moved with his family to Texas, settling in Dewitt’s colony. After the Burkett family fled during the Runaway Scrape of 1836, they returned to the colony, which was invaded by the Mexican Army in 1842. Burkett became a scout in Captain Mathew Caldwell’s ranger company in the Texas Army, fighting in the Battle of Salado Creek in 1842, before he settled in Moulton, Texas, where he worked as a surveyor.

From the guide to the Burkett, Nathan Boone, Reminiscences, 1895, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Born in Jefferson City, Missouri, Nathan Boone Burkett (1820-1898) was the son of David Burkett, a family friend of Daniel Boone.

In 1829, Burkett moved with his family to Texas, settling in Dewitt's colony. After the Burkett family fled during the Runaway Scrape of 1836, they returned to the colony, which was invaded by the Mexican Army in 1842. Burkett became a scout in Captain Mathew Caldwell's ranger company in the Texas Army, fighting in the Battle of Salado Creek in 1842, before he settled in Moulton, Texas, where he worked as a surveyor.

From the description of Burkett, Nathan Boone, Reminiscences, 1895 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 764505554