Mule load of silver coins near Sandy Hook

[Curtis]

Anyone ever find out info on the Indian who was near Sandy Hook who was Blue Jackets nephew and Cornstalks great grandson? He had spent time in the area looking for something, evidently found it and was murdered before he could leave. People had discovered he had sacs of coins on the mule. I cant seem to locate any historical stuff to back it up....

Thanks!

 

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[EC.Mason]

Hey Curtis, I haven't heard this story. Would love to learn more about it.

 

[swiftfan]

From what I remember of the story, he was seen wandering around the cliffs for days, then one evening he went past the mill with his mule. The saddlebags were jingling as if the were coins inside. The next morning the mule was found wandering by itself, without the saddlebags, and without the Indian. Later there were remains found user a cliff with clothes like those the Indian was wearing. There is more of the story, but that is all I remember.

 

[EC.Mason]

Thanks swiftfan. I had never heard that story. I live in Sandy Hook so its pretty interesting to me. Do you remember where you heard that story. I seen you are from Pikeville and had a metal detector. If you ever need a partner I live to detect. Not only do I detect for lost treasure but I detect old homes, churches, etc... Drop me a message sometime. God bless!

 

[swiftfan]

I read the story in Mike Steely's book. pg. 50-51. The Indian was Peter Cornstalk.

 

[Rebel - KGC]

I read the story in Mike Steely's book. pg. 50-51. The Indian was Peter Cornstalk.

Chief Cornstalk had LOTS of caches, and WAS "connected" to J.S., MAINLY in Kentucky.

 

[Curtis]

I will try to dig it out again and give you the details....been busy with work haven't had time to do much. Swift fan has laid it out pert well, details like the big black mule and the Indian's skeleton being at a doctors for years are associated. Will find it soon.

Curtis

 

[EC.Mason]

Hey Curtis, could you find me those details to this story?