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I have been researching your web site and trying to understand what exactly it is that you are asking? Do you want absolute proof of certain genealogy references? Why are you so interested in Frederick Starnes that you have taken upon yourself to conduct "research" using other individuals research/books/internet postings to disclaim what exactly?
If Frederick Starnes Jr (1724 - April 7, 1779) was killed "near Fort Boonesboro (Boonesborough)", as referenced in Joseph Starnes' pension state, then yes, at that time Kentucky was not a state yet. It was Virginia until 1792, when Kentucky became the 15th state. Researchers are using "present day locations."
Fort Boonesboro is located in present day Madison County, Kentucky, which is located almost in the center of the state. In documents, Fort Boonesboro was founded by Daniel Boone while he worked for Richard Henderson of the Transylvania Company.
Daniel Boone led a group of settlers through the mountains, from Fort Watauga (present day Elizabethon, Tennessee). These settlers were responsible for carving out the Wilderness Road which lead through the Cumberland Gap.
Once Fort Boonesboro was established, Boone lived there from 1775 to 1779. The fort was built "on the North Side of the Kentucky River (present day). In 1778, during the "siege of Boonesboro", Boone and his men fought off a group of Indians (present day "Native Americans"). The fort was attacked several times before it was eventually abandoned. Several Starns, Starnes were listed as being inside the Fort.
Now, my question to you is: "What exactly would you like to know?" If you asks certain questions, fellow researchers are sure to give you there "2-cents" worth.
Mary Goldman is one question you keep refering to. I will check the book "Of Them That Left a Name Behind" and try to help you establish the answer. Be more specific about the questions you have and I will do my best to answer them to the best of my abilities.
Regards,
Scotty Starnes
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