Hi TeenDetector97, BillF answered your question right square on the head! Research! Your pictured finds are proof in hand now of older potential possible finds along with even hints as to he possibility of discovering who or when they may have been left for future discovery. The door is open to you and Research is the only key that will truly open it or you. This stands true for everywhere you will ever have the opportunity to dig. Other than online History, Genealogy, Land Records, Historical Maps, Topos and Aerials to be found, you can go to your local Library and seek out the same material and anything else you or your Librarian may think of. Also important is any Historic info you can gain from long time locals and relatives . Always keep in mind the coming of earliest of settlers, Military, to the area, their hardships, habits, travel routes, modes of travel, river crossings, camp sites weather patterns, crop seasons etc. Since the land you are digging is yours, you can learn good digging habits as you go and "concentrate" on Research. When you head for other ground you will have already learned the basics of what will bring about a more enjoyable hobby for the rest of your life This will certainly include good habits, manners and consideration for everyone involved. Another thing important to understand is that the real profit in detecting comes from sharing the hobby with a good friend or two or more. Detecting for profit may be cool or some folks but you will find the real jewels swinging a detector only a few feet away from you. HH, Charlie
is just part of the game.