Gracias. Yeah, people like to throw their name out there like it means something. I just find it is coincidental that his depictions match that of a real map. Threw me a bit when I first saw it. I would definitely like to work with a "KGC hunter". If anyone knows of one directly - give them my email address up above!
The KGC/CSA hunter you'd want to check out in that part of the country especially would be franklin... who answered you and asked questions. He wasn't being a jerk...He's done that kind of researching and hunting for probably 40-50yrs or more.
I remember specifically a topic about Brentwood and the possible anthracite coal mine(s) around Nashville, the Basin and Brentwood.
I saw your Frustration thread. Thats the reason I suggested reading All of the KGC forum here because this topic goes back to 2006. Here. There are many conflicting opinions on KGC, Civil War and Beale where your interests are.
Personally I've had very strong views on things that had to do with KGC that have differed with a couple members...franklin was one, But there was Never A Second that I didn't respect his knowledge and research even when we disagreed. LUCKILY I finally asked questions that He Answered in a way that made sense to me and I think he saw why I feel the way I do....Which was and Always has been, The Source. He could look past the source and I can't. Now, we talk.. we don't argue or dismiss each other's views. He's Very Knowledgeable and I guarantee you, the questions he asked you and statements he made are because he's been over all of it with a fine tooth comb. He didn't do that to be rude to you.
I don't mean to imply that he wouldn't still talk about it, but as with all things like this, everyone Has to look at what's wrong with it instead of only focusing on what could be right. Put out what you want to talk about and these folks will answer...If it's not what you want to hear...Ask Why they said what they did. It will turn into a good conversation.
The funny thing for me on this topic is that if KGC is replaced with CSA or any affiliation of and stories or maps that have Nothing to do with Houk are put out there...Those things can be confirmed. I get that and franklin knows those things very well and The Beale. There's a few others very knowledgeable about Beale too.
It's clear you are excited about these maps and franklin was being very upfront with you on what something like that would cost to do...He's been there more than once and there has never been a single proven KGC depository recovered. Not One. These KGC Mega Vault stories originated from Houk who was a pauper and scammer his entire adult life....But Large treasures from the Union, Confederacy, Towns, Cities and Privately Held are out there. Many can be confirmed. Not his though. That's where anyone would run into issues raising capital by putting information from him out.
Recently a member has given a Real Time Photo and Journal documentary of his KGC treasure hunt from one of Houk's maps and talks about the others he's done over many years... Great Read and He is a Great Guy. I'm thrilled he did it and was So Hoping he would find what Houk claimed... it didn't happen but it led to him looking more into other possibilities. Take a look at it.
Beale, KGC and Civil War era participant topics and other treasure legend topics and maps can and do get heated at times...It's impossible to tell tone in a post...Most people including myself never intentionally insult someone but that doesn't mean that it can't be looked at that way if it's an opposing view on a topic.
Good Luck and Just a Suggestion...Talk openly about it without giving up what you think are specifics and without asking for partners or money or percentages. Let people get to know you. There's some awesome folks here who are willing to share experiences and knowledge.
Kace
