I am Billy Colman's grandpa. While I admit, some of my bragging led to quite a few serious problems, I never intended any harm. In fact, it was my faith in the boy that helped him not only go to a coon hunting competition but win it. Why, without my help, he wouldn't have been coon hunting at all. I enjoyed displaying his coon furs in my store, he always had more than any other hunter in the area. I'd spoil him with candy for his hard work and help feed his dreams as best I could. I love this area as much as that boy does and I see myself in him at times.

Links:

• Frontier Legends: Explorers on the American Frontier
• Colvin Run General Store
• American Myths and Legends
• Grandparents Forum
• The American Outdoorsman