Lost Dutchman Goldmine

Hi Joe: Maricopa County Book of Leases #2, page 132, records an Indenture made out on June 1, l891, between Julia Thomas and Price W. Butler for the rental of a room formerly occupied as a saloon by James Coleman in what is known as the Capitol Building with use of the grounds in the rear to the all...

Gentlemen: This has been a most interesting and informative post. I wish I had the time to study and review my document files on Julia Thomas so as to contribute to this discussion, however work and several current projects just do not allow me the time. I do have one question for the members of thi...

Joe: Thank you for the kind words of praise regarding the historical research work and contributions may by myself. Aurum and Tom Glover. I still contend that I am more of a collector and accumulator than a historian. You need to give credit to two additional individals who, although do not particip...

Hi Tom; Jack Carlson sent me an article clipped out of the Arizona Silver Belt, April 30, 2003, P.A2, titled, "Looking for records". It was listed by a Marilyn Lott, 1310 N. 4700 West, Ogden, UT 84404. Email: lottmr@hotmail.com. "Marilyn is looking for the grave site of her third gran...

Gentlemen: The new Superstition Mountain Journal, Vol.21, 2003 is now available. It contains stories about Robert Lee, Haunted Canyon, Newspaper Clippings from the past, and a story about Joe Maxwell by Clay Worst. The Journal can be purchased at the Superstition Mountain Museum. Journal Vol.22 for ...

DER; Welcome; I noted your comment regarding Herman Petrasch having traveled to Canada prior to his arrival in Arizona. Since he was in Montana around that time period it is plausible he made the visit. Do you have any documented evidence as to his stay in Canada? Cordially, Gregory E. Davis

Aurum: Many thanks for your historical information pertaining to the Monroy Ranch. For some reason I was under the impression that his ranch was located at Blue Point on the south side of the Salt River. It always feel good to get the record straight and I am making the correction in my notes. I sta...

billp: Dear Sir; May I suggest you read Barry Storm's book, "Thunder Gods Gold". He talks about this site but mentions no names. Also, The Mesa Tribune, November 7, l940, Page 1, col. 6-7, and page 8, col. 1-2. It's my understanding that this site was originally dug by Adam Stewart in the ...

Sluicebox; It sounds to me like your mine tunnel is the one used as a camp site by Jabez Clapp during the late 50's and eary 60's. It would be located on the West side of Hackberry Mesa about 1/4 of a mile north from the trail between Hackberry Springs and Garden Valley. The trail takes off to the N...

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Joe; I would suggest you contact Tom Glover. He knew Northcutt Ely and spent many hours with the man discussing the Superstitions, Sims Ely, Jim Bark, etc. He may be able to better answer your question than I can. Greg Davis

For Joe: Regarding Keenen, I see at sea!! For Rochha: I am currently investaging the Standage incident. Will advise the results. Cordially, Greg Davis

LeRoy Foster Purnell; (Paraphrased from the Desert News, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 28, l967) LeRoy Foster Purnell, age 77, of 121 E. 210 South St. Salt Lake City, died July 27, l967 after a long illness. He was born September 1, 1889, Cove Cache County. He was the son of Ernest A. and Alice Forster...

Joe; Excellent! You are correct on all counts. Research job well done. Greg

Joe; Excellent! You are correct on all counts. Research job well done. Greg

TRIVIA QUESTION: How many of you know the middle name of LeRoy Purnell? Hint: It begins with "F" and has a total of six letters. Also how many of you know the date and place of his death? Cordially, Greg Davis

Gentlemen; Just a quick update regarding the next Superstition Mountain Journal. Jack Carlson now has all the stories and editorials collected for that journal. His next step will be to assemble the journal and send it to Lana for proof reading. Cordially, Greg Davis

Rochha; Sometime back in the early l970's Tom Kollenborn looked into this matter concerning the whereabouts of Tex Barkley during the period of time Ruth went into the mountain. Althought I do not now recall the evidence he assembled, Tom told me then, in no uncertain terms, that Tex was definitely,...

Gentleman; Two things. Remember that there were more than three cowboys at the U-Ranch when Ruth was there. You would have had the usual number of cow hands, friends, and occassional Dutch Hunters, such as Rose, Howland, Irwin, Reid, etc., staying at or dropping by for a visit to the ranch. I do not...

Wiz; If you want stop by my home in Tempe I can show you an entire notebook full of documents pertaining to these two individuals. Cordially, Greg Davis