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Minerva French Military Payroll
Buried 1755 · Minerva, Stark County, OH
UnsolvedThe prize. French gold & silver payroll
Where. Minerva, Stark County, OH
Status. Unsolved
Where. Minerva, Stark County, OH
Status. Unsolved
The account
In 1755 French soldiers retreating from Fort Duquesne are said to have buried a payroll near Minerva to keep it from the British.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Minerva, Stark County, OH.
- What you are chasing is French gold & silver payroll. Work the documented record of Minerva French Military Payroll back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Minerva, Stark County, OH and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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