Clemmons in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Linville
(c. 1711-1766)
— Militia Captain and "Long Hunter" —
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, April 13, 2012
1. William Linville Marker
Inscription.
William Linville. (c. 1711-1766). First frontier explorer and settler of Tanglewood lands along the Great Wagon Road running from PA to GA. Born in Chester and raised in Conestoga, PA. Married Eleanor Bryan and moved to Shenandoah Valley, VA (on Linville Creek) by 1733, serving as militia Captain. Built log cabin near this site circa 1749-50, obtaining original Lord Granville Land Grants in 1753 and 1755. Older brother Thomas Linville, first American-born Linville, settled Belews Creek, NC, northeast of Moravian settlement at Salem. Sister Alice (Linville) Bryan purported to be the mother-in-law of Daniel Boone. Daughter Ann Linville married George Boone, Daniel's older brother, and settled in KY. William and son John Linville killed by natives in late summer 1766 while hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bodies retrieved and buried by George and, probably, Daniel Boone. River, waterfall and gorge in Linville Wilderness Area named for this frontiersman and "long hunter" - colonial term for adventurous men who left home and hearth for months to explore, hunt, and trap in the wilderness frontier. Erected by Descendants and Relatives of Thomas and William Linville
First frontier explorer and settler of Tanglewood lands along the Great Wagon Road running from PA to GA. Born in Chester and raised in Conestoga, PA. Married Eleanor Bryan and moved to Shenandoah Valley, VA (on Linville Creek) by 1733, serving as militia Captain. Built log cabin near this site circa 1749-50, obtaining original Lord Granville Land Grants in 1753 & 1755. Older brother Thomas Linville, first American-born Linville, settled Belews Creek, NC, northeast of Moravian settlement at Salem. Sister Alice (Linville) Bryan purported to be the mother-in-law of Daniel Boone. Daughter Ann Linville married George Boone, Daniel's older brother, and settled in KY. William and son John Linville killed by natives in late summer 1766 while hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bodies retrieved and buried by George and, probably, Daniel Boone. River, waterfall and gorge in Linville Wilderness Area named for this frontiersman and "long hunter" - colonial term for adventurous men who left home and hearth for months to explore, hunt, and trap in the wilderness frontier.
Erected by Descendants and Relatives of Thomas & William Linville
Erected by Descendants and Relatives of Thomas & William Linville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era
Location. 36° 0.285′ N, 80° 24.431′ W. Marker is in Clemmons, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is at the intersection of Tanglewood Park Road and Manor House Creek, on the left on Tanglewood Park Road. Located in Tanglewood Park at the entrance to the Manor House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemmons NC 27012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,169 times since then and 213 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
