Lost Dutchman Goldmine

"They say a man is only dead when he is no longer remembered, but to me these men will never die for I will never forget what they did for us." These words were written by Crazy Jake in reference to Bill Barkley, Tom Daly, Chuch Aylor and Al Morrow. Guess we can add his name to the list. T...

Joe, Tell your wife you could have a boy named Sue! Sorry couldn't resist. Personally I am very fond of the name Jacob, but I am biased. I find the cycle of the Dutch Hunter an interesting concept. What I also think about is, if there is any parallel in the early lives of the hunters. I do believe t...

Thanks Peter, I appreciate all the information, guess I should let the cat out of the bag. I knew Jake once upon a time. From June of 1958 until the summer of 1965, which was the last time I saw him. Have longed to know what became of him. Glad to know he was not alone when he died and that he lived...

Joe,

Thanks for the welcome and the information. I am sure you may have figured out that I am not asking these questions lightly.

You mention a wife is she still alive and were there any children?

I have the picture from the article on the website that he was a con man. He sounds crazy, like a fox. Would appreciate more substantial information. I am not in the Arizona area so info is hard to come by. Thanks for any help.

I would like to say how much I have enjoyed looking through the many discussions in the forum. At times it is like watching a tennis match of words. I would like some information on Crazy Jake. His date of death and cause. Is there anyone that could give me more fact information and not myth. I woul...