Major John Boone Jr.

Name: John Boone

Sex: M

Birth: 16 DEC 1632 in Charleston, South Carolina

Death: 1706

Note: Major John Boone came to South Carolina's shores with the first group of English settlers, known as the

"First Fleet." As a Lord Proprietor's deputy, a member of the Grand Council and of the vestry of Christ Church,

Major Boone, as well as his brother, Joseph, was heavily engaged in colonial politics. For many years the Boone's
were one of the state's most influential families. As their activities are followed in public and ecclesiastical
records, they are recognized as a family with strong ties to their native England, but who later developed a deep
and sincere loyalty to their new country. A learned family, the Boone's fought publicly for the equality and
privileges the colonists so passionately desired. John Boone married Elizabeth Patey, daughter of Edward Patey,

who was the son of Theophilus Patey, and Elizabeth Gibbes, who was the daughter of Thomas Gibbes. Elizabeth had

a brother, Edward, and a sister, Martha, who was the wife of Joseph Tattnall. John Boone's daughter, Sarah,
married Andrew Rutledge. John Boone's granddaughter, Sarah Boone Hext, married Dr. John Rutledge they became
the parents of two of South Carolina's most noted sons: Edward Rutledge, a signer of the Declaration of

Independence, and John Rutledge, first governor and only President of South Carolina. When Sarah Boone

passed away in 1743 she was buried beneath her pew at Christ Church. Another Boone grave is located in the 

Christ Church cemetery. Captain Thomas Boone lies buried beside the magnificent oak avenue he planted.

Father: John Boone b: 1600

Mother: Mary Audrie

Marriage 1 Elizabeth Patey b: ABT 1664 in Charleston, South Carolina

Children

Susannah Boone b: 1692

Elizabeth Boone b: 1692
Theophilus Boone b: 1696
Thomas Boone b: 1697
Mary Boone b: 1702
Sarah Boone b: 1705 in Charleston, South Carolina
Boone Hall Plantation was founded in 1681 when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston and established a lucrative plantation and gracious home on the banks of Wampacheone Creek. The family and descendants of Major Boone were influential in the history of South Carolina, the colonies and the nation. In 1743, the son of Major John Boone planted live oak trees, arranging them in two evenly spaced rows. This spectacular approach to his home symbolizes southern heritage and will take root in your memory for many years to come. It would take two centuries for the massive, moss-draped branches to meet overhead, forming today’s natural corridor and a scene that NBC Daytime television says is “a must see stop on any trip to Charleston, S.C.” Boone Hall has also been recognized as the #1 Plantation in the Charleston Area by USA TODAY 10BEST.