The George Yunt
Patriot Grave Marking

September 27, 2024

The George Yunt Patriot Grave Marking

SHELBY COUNTY, KY – Private George Yunt was instrumental to establishing Shelby County and Painted Stone Station. He was among settlers evacuating Squire Boone Jr.’s Painted Stone Station as they were ambushed by Natives during the Long Run Massacre in September 1781. Yunt (1757-1824) enlisted in the 8th PA Regiment at age 18 and saw action during the Revolutionary War at Brandywine and Valley Forge, in addition to the Long Run Massacre. He was married to Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Underwood (1765-1840). On Sunday, October 27, 2024 a Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution Patriot Grave Marking Service will be held in his honor at 12:30 pm at Buffalo Lick Baptist Church, located at 2530 Elmburg Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065.

During the Long Run Massacre, Yunt heroically saved young Isaiah Boone. Isaiah, running along on foot, was one of the last to cross Long Run Creek. He stumbled and plunged into the water, soaking himself and his gun. As he scrambled up the bank he looked across the creek and saw a Native on the opposite bank. The nine year old instantly drew up his wet gun and pointed it at the Native, who dodged behind a small bank. George Yunt looked back and asked young Boone what his delay was. “I’m pointing at an Indian that has been trying to kill me.” Yunt asked, “Why don’t you shoot him?” To which Isaiah answered, “My gun is wet and won’t go.” At that moment the Native peered around from behind the clay bank and Yunt shot him through the neck and he rolled into the water. Yunt then shouted to Boone, “Now you, boy, throw away your gun and clear yourself!”

Such bravery and heroic acts are what made up the determined individuals who settled the Kentucky Frontier. This ceremony is to honor one of them.

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The Ceremony

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 About the George Yunt Patriot Grave Marker

  • Why Mark Patriot Graves?
    Our ancestors served our country from the Revolution to today. Many names are unknown. But when we have a known Patriot and can prove his service many groups participate in a service like the one pictured above.
  • Who participated in this ceremony?
    The SAR (Sons of the American Revolution - multiple chapters), The DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution - multiple chapters), The Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge, First Families of Kentucky, CAR (Children of the American Revolution) and The Painted Stone Settlers a living history group that re-enacts the Long Run Massacre of 1781 that George Yunt took part in. He was also present in the colonies at Brandywine and Valley Forge before settling in Kentucky.
  • The Genealogy of George Yunt
    Karen Powell of Frankfort, KY is a descendant of George Yunt. She did the primary research on Yunt. Richard L. Quire (also a Yunt descendant) ordered the stone, and organized the event at Buffalo Lick Baptist Church.
  • Speakers at The Event
    Richard L. Quire - President Colonel Daniel Boone Chapter, KYSSAR
    Rev. Brad Hockensmith, Senior Pastor, Buffalo Lick Baptist Church
    Shepard Quire - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
    Patrick Wesolosky, President-Elect, KSSAR
    Cheryl Shaw Lewicki, Honorary Commander in Chief, The Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge
    Donna Hughes, Governor General, First Families of Kentucky
    Kent McKinney, President of Painted Stone Settlers
    Kimberly Quire - Musical Tribute - My Old Kentucky Home, Frankfort Chapter, NSDAR & the SAR Choir
    SAR Recessional - Seve Vest Registrar, Colonel Daniel Boone Chapter  

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