New Jersey Treasure Clues for Pinebarrens, Fagan

[Dr.Jones]

Is anyone familiar with the story of Jacob fagan and his gang? I know they robbed people in the pinebarrens and I was wondering if anyone had any other info on this. How can i verify if this guy even existed?

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

http://www.wallnj.com/history1.htm

Another enemy during the Revolution besides the British sympathizers or Tories were the Pine Robbers. While the Tories who had received their land from the King were amiable neighbors during the day and enemies by night, the Pine Robbers were disgruntled British sailors who had jumped ship. They banded together with local outlaws to burn and pillage throughout the area. A local heroine, Hannah Dennis, was attacked by Pine Robbers in her Allenwood area home. The hung her, leaving her for dead. Hannah's daughter Amelia saved her mother. Amelia later recognized the Robbers when they were captured. She confronted and accused Jacob Fagan, a leader. Due to the zeal of Captain Sam and his men, many Pine Robbers were hung near Wreck Pond.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Near Colt's Neck and near Farmingdale, both in Monmouth County, robbers who terrorized the pine barrens are said to have buried their loot.