"It was said to be buried in a dutch over at the foot of a cedar tree, near a tombstone inscribed with the name A.D. Kenny," "besides the T & P tracks" (Texas & Pacific.)
A quick google map search shows in Jefferson, TX, a rail line on the south east border of the Oakwood cemetery. Could this be the place? Not if my resource on the cemetery is correct (and thanks to the internet, I did find an expert on that small town's cemetery.) But that is for another post. Until then, here is the story in Sig's own words.
A quick google map search shows in Jefferson, TX, a rail line on the south east border of the Oakwood cemetery. Could this be the place? Not if my resource on the cemetery is correct (and thanks to the internet, I did find an expert on that small town's cemetery.) But that is for another post. Until then, here is the story in Sig's own words.
1951-06-21 - Byrd, Sig "The Dutch Oven Treasure, or Biting the Little Shamrock." Houston Press, [Houston] 21 June, 1951, Page 1, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.
"The Dutch Oven Treasure & The Sage of Short McKinney" - The Stroller - Houston Press, Pg. 15 - Thursday, July 26, 1951, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.
"Salzman Takes Over Dutch Oven Mystery" - The Stroller - Houston Press, Pg. 11 - Wednesday, September 26, 1951, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.
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