Author Topic: Buried Treasure Quiz (Read 2105 times)

Capt Hamp Cox · « **on:** February 01, 2005, 02:50:36 PM »

"The Estrada Gang was spotted about a mile or two into Arizona close to an area known as Devil's Kitchen. The Mexican Gang stopped here to rest themselves, their mules, have a meal and a afternoon siesta. The American gang was in awe of the thirty heavily packed mules with the Estrada Gang. The American Gang waited for them to all fall asleep, then gunfire interupted the silence. The narrow canyon didn't give the Mexican bandits a chance. The ambush scared the mules and they started to scatter. The mules had to be shot to keep the loot from getting away.

"When the smoke cleared, nineteen Mexican bandits and 26 mules lay dead. It was among the worst massacres in Arizona history. Legend has it that the gang gathered up over $75,000 in coins, jewels and artifacts, but with no mules, they had no way to pack it out of the canyon. Also, their horses couldn't carry such a heavy load. So they divided up a small amount that they could easily carry and buried the rest nearby. They returned to their hangouts in their outlaw towns to spend the loot that they had brought back."

1. Who were the members of the "American Gang"?

2. Name the canyon in which the ambush took place.

3. What happened to the bulk of the loot?

williamlayton · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2005, 11:57:08 PM »

The answer, I cry, what is the answer ?
Blessings

Capt Hamp Cox · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2005, 03:50:32 AM »

A bit soon to throw in the towel. Let's give it some more time. Will provide a hint. Think Arizona and think Cowboys.

williamlayton · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2005, 03:30:16 PM »

Well now boys, tha King done tole us it got to do with them boys round Tombstone, well, er, thas whut I thank.
Blessings

Vance · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2005, 03:43:55 PM »

1. Newman Haynes " Old Man " Clanton

2. Skeleton Canyon

3. I'm not sure on this point. There is still some controversy about
the whereabouts of the loot.

Vance

Capt Hamp Cox · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2005, 05:00:22 AM »

Vance done good by gettin' the Skeleton Canyon and Old Man Clanton parts right. Here's more of the story: http://www.geocities.com/dustinmdudley/arizona_true_legends_skeleton_canyon.html .

Contrary to the printed story, Zwing Hunt's sidekick was Arthur DeCloudt Burtcher (not Boucher). The Michael Burtcher family settled on the north side of the Pedernales River in Blanco County, TX (across the river from where I now live) in the late 1850s/early 1860s. Arthur's father, Michael, was killed by bushwhackers during the Civil War. Several years later, Arthur allegedly had some "difficulties" locally and headed west in somewhat of a hurry. He spent some time in Shakespeare, New Mexico before migrating to Arizona and becomiing one of the "Cowboys". He was eventually shot and killed by Deputy William Breakenridge, in a shootout in which Zwing Hunt was badly wounded. Another interesting aside is the alleged family connection between Zwing Hunt and President Lyndon Johnson.

williamlayton · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2005, 02:01:18 AM »

I am sure Zwing would disavow any relationship to LBJ--well at least he would say he was a more honest crook tha LBJ.
Blessings

rex6666 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2008, 09:38:26 AM »

Looks like their were 2 treasures.
the American Gang killed the Mexican gang and got $75,000.00 of which they took some with them
then the cowboy and g-man found $90,000.00
or it could be inflation.