His surname is occasionally spelled "Bohune" or "Boone" and he is known for experimenting with some of Virginia's indigenous plants and minerals.
[4][5] Not much is known about Bohun's early life, but it is estimated that he was born in England between 1575 and 1585 and that he received his education at the University of Leyden in the Netherlands.
[12] When De La Warr left Virginia the following year in order to recuperate from a bout of scurvy, Bohun accompanied him on the trip.
[7] While stopping at Guadeloupe for water and supplies, the ship was attacked by Spanish warships and Bohun received a mortal wound.
His final words to Captain Chester were "Fight it out, brave man, the cause is good, and Lord receive my soul.