rayc50 said:
Hi, Timberwolf! Rayc50 here! I was wondering if you have ever came across any info concerning a shipwreck on the Wabash River around the Grayville, Illinois, area. Possibly a little north of Grayville. I read a story quite a while ago about THs finding coins along the banks on both the Indiana and Illinois sides of the river after flooding or high water. Supposedly back in the 1800's a small ship carrying the 'loot' hit a sandbar and capsized...possibly during the civil war era. I've searched archives and other sites, but can't remember where I read it. My son and I are heading that way as soon as 'mushroom season' comes to an end and any info might be of use. I'm sure when we get there, some of the locals could give us some info, but would kind of like to know if there might be any authenticity to the story. That area was quite active during the early settlements. Barges up the river, ferries across the river. In fact, my ancestors settled in Indiana, 'Pigeon Roost', and many of them were massacred at the Pigeon Roost Massacre. That was the first incident of the Indian war of 1812. The Richey's and the Finley's populated that area. Anyway, sorry about the straying. I'm a history buff, also. Would appreciate any help you might have. If you have any questions on the history of Southern Illinois or Indiana, give me a shout. Might have the answer or be able to find it. Have a good'n! Ray
Ray,
Here is all I have on Illinois:
John Hill's Fort Carlisle Warren ILMidwest 15000 10 Misc.
Felix Conway Chicago Cook ILMidwest 10 Coins
John Hoffman Chicago Cook ILMidwest 10 Coins
John Manning Chicago Cook ILMidwest 70000 10 Misc.
Kidnap Chicago Cook ILMidwest 380000 75 Ingots
Driscoll DeKalb Dekalb ILMidwest 30000 10 Misc.
Mormon Nauvoo Hancock ILMidwest 4000000 10 Coins
River Outlaws Cave-in-Rock Hardin ILMidwest 10 Misc.
Bogus Hollow Oquawka Henderson ILMidwest 10 Misc.
Bishop Hill Bishop Hill Henry ILMidwest 25 Misc. This is an abandoned town.
Galena Galena Jo Daviess ILMidwest 25 Misc. This is an abandoned town.
Tonty Starved Rock La Salle ILMidwest 100000 10 Coins
Seabird Waukegan Lake ILMidwest 25 Coins, Jewelry Sunken ship
Vito Giannola Horseshoe Lake Madison ILMidwest 25 Paper
Larson Centralia Marion ILMidwest 10 Coins
Stagecoach Chester Randolph ILMidwest 10 Misc.
Prairie du Rocher Ft. De Chartres Randolph ILMidwest 25 Misc. This is an abandoned town.
George Rogers Clark Steeleville Randolph ILMidwest 60000 10 Coins
Abbot Farm Fulton Whiteside ILMidwest 10 Coins
I hope there is something here that can help you.
Take care my friend,
Tom