The Bush Family-My Ancestors

Bush Family Research

By Clifton W. Bush

Moore’s Fort Sign

Moore’s Fort was located in Castlewood, built by William Moore and his brother Joseph ca 1769.

Description taken from Russell County Web Site described the fort in part as following.

This was the fort that sheltered Daniel Boone and his family after their return to the Clinch in 1773, Daniel Boone was placed in command of Moore’s and Blackmore’s Forts in 1774 as a Captain of militia and continued in command of them until he went to Kentucky in the spring of 1775 to found Boonesboro.

 Photo Provided by Louise (Bush) Collins

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