1800's homesite in field gives up some goodies

[Goes4ever]

went to a field today where an 1800's homesite used to stand, got 2 indians 1887, and 1898, eagle button, says excelsior, a few other relics.

 

[Mike Chgo area]

n/t

 

[Roscue2]

n/t

 

[RickIowa2009]

Your always finding the cool stuff!

 

[Anonymous]

Nice IHs and relics....staring out good for this year and may you continue to find the goodies! May God Bless! Amen! Ma Betty

 

[7centsworth]

Nice hunt you had.

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

The Eagle is a NY button. WTG!

 

[Goes4ever]

The Eagle is a NY button. WTG!

3rd one I have dug in last 2 yrs, and the others are exact match too

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Wow! You sure have a handle on finding old coins. I've got to come up with a new strategy...

 

[DK]

I think it's sickening how you find all those Indians.uke: Just kidding.

 

[Goes4ever]

I just research a LOT, and I only hunt places where finding 100+ yr old coins is a high possibility. I pretty much stay away from places that aren't really old....lol

 

[DK]

I really need to perfect my research. I learning as I go, but I will get there.

 

[Goes4ever]

I really need to perfect my research. I learning as I go, but I will get there.

old plat maps are your friend, I got a 1886 one where I locate homesteads, 1RSH's and churches, then I have a 2009 one where I can match them up and contact the current owner, makes research a breeze! Very rare for a farmer to turn you down to walk around a field

 

[DK]

Can I get those plat maps at our county courthouse? Have seen some online from the Indianapolis state library, but not all that good.

 

[Goes4ever]

I would start there, if not they will know where to direct you. I bought mine at Co. engineer's office, was $8 for both

 

[DK]

Thank Ya, I will try both.