During the Revolutionary War he served in France and Holland in diplomatic roles, and helped negotiate the treaty of peace. From 1785 to 1788 he was minister to the Court of St. James's, returning to be elected Vice President under George Washington.
Booneville is the county seat of Prentiss County, Mississippi. Booneville was incorporated in 1861 and named after R.H. Boone, a relative of Daniel Boone. The population was 8,625 at the 2000 census. It is one of 21 certified Mississippi retirement cities.
Booneville was made the county seat. There have been many firsts in Booneville. The first hospital built in the nation under the Hill-Burton Plan was dedicated in 1949 in Booneville. Participating in the State Hospitality Program, Booneville won the first award to be presented in Mississippi in 1958. First place was also awarded to Booneville in 1955 and 1957. The existence of and access to recreational facilities is one of Prentiss County's largest assets. Booneville has two city parks that include ball fields, tennis courts, and community centers.