3 wheats and permission story

[Kent in AL]

I contacted an out of state landowner last spring about hunting an old homesite on his property. I was hoping he would say "anytime you want to" since most of my hunts are on the spur of the moment. He was nice and gave me permission but instead of an open invitation he asked when I would be there. I told him such and such date and went on that date. I didn?t get to hunt long that day but found a wheat and an Alabama tax token. I then sent him a short letter thanking him for letting me hunt and I included the tax token. I thought he would appreciate it since it was his family?s homeplace. I also said I would contact him again this fall or winter to see about hunting again. Well, I called him yesterday and once I identified myself he immediately told me how much he appreciated the letter and the token and gave me open permission to return to the site. A little kindness goes a long way!

After getting off the phone I rode out to the site and hunted for about three hours. I found three wheat, dates yet undetermined. I took the pic before I found the third. The house has totally fallen in except one wall and chimney. I think it was a fancy house for its day. All of the windows are about 6? tall which seems unusual for an ordinary house that old. I?ll be going back when I can this winter and will post results.

Kent

 

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[River Rat]

That was a grand house in it's day. Hopefully you will find more treasures there. HH

 

[ramjet2187]

Great story. ?Touch of class to send the note and token to the property owner. ?Looks like a terrific site, with lots of potential. ?Keep us posted.

Roger

 

[Waco Kid]

It looks like a very interesting site. I've never seen windows like that on a house that old! Keep at it - and let us know the dates on those wheats once you get 'em cleaned!

 

[Klaatu]

You never know how someone is going to react when you ask to hunt their property. Glad it worked out for you this time.

Yeah, that looks like it was a great house in its time.

 

[Bjorn_MD]

Way to go. Thanks for setting the perfect example of what should be done.

Improves the image of our hobby.

 

[Nana40]

Really great story Kent! And looks like an awesome spot to hunt! Keep us updated on it!

Congrats on those finds!!

 

[civilman1]

I'm with Bjorn...People are kinda funny these day's about letting stranger's on there property.Glad it all worked out.Keep us posted and HH!!

 

[trk5capt]

KENT, Very Interesting Site. Best of Luck & Keep us Posted. trk5capt...

 

[Burdie]

Thanks for making us all look good. Looks like a good site. HH Burdie

 

[Ky S.centeral]

i have read from others on here when they find a site like this they like to hunt the ground directly under the house for coins that have fallen through the cracks its a challenge if possible

 

[treasurekidd]

Kent, that's a great story. They say that kindness given is returned to you tenfold. Hopefully that translated to a mason jar full of old silver dollars for you. Great looking spot too! Good luck hunting it!!

 

[Kent in AL]

Update with coin dates

Thanks for the comments guys! Wheats were 191?, 193? and 1942. The one I picked up there last spring was a 1916.

i have read from others on here when they find a site like this they like to hunt the ground directly under the house for coins that have fallen through the cracks its a challenge if possible

That's a good thought Ky but after you see the front view of the house you'll see it would be difficult. Plus I'm wondering when that last wall is going to decide to topple!

I'm with Bjorn...People are kinda funny these day's about letting stranger's on there property.Glad it all worked out.Keep us posted and HH!!

You're right civilman1. I'm like everybody else, I don't like to call someone that doesn't know me from Adam and ask for a favor. The only connection this man and I had was being from the same area but he moved away as a young man probably 40 years ago. But I think he liked hearing from someone back home and he said if I find any more momentos he would like to have one and told me to stay in touch. He is a nice man. If I find an old piece of jewelry or anything that would have a family connection I will gladly send it to him. Well, depending on the value.

Kent

 

[treasures4me2find]

Great story and what looks like a great place to hunt. Good luck on future digs. Congrats on your finds.

Ken

 

[Southcacalaky]

Kindness does go a long way, you'll see, HH Art...

 

[Mona Lisa]

Kent, you're a good guy and it paid off for you. Good luck on your hunts there.