Apr 16, 2011 · There is some apocraphal legend surrounding the tree. Being that it is actually on one of the trails probably used from time to time by Jean Lafitte, legend has it that he buried some gold under its branches. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a ...

Aug 19, 2006 · It is my sincere belief that the Hendricks Lake treasure was silver taken by Lafitte from capturing of the Spanish ship Santa Rosa in Matagorda Bay in 1820. The dumping of the silver in the lake was a temporary thing until danger passed, then was recovered, after all he had divers at his disposal.

Jun 15, 2007 · Re: Jean LaFitte (Pirate), & the BEALE TREASURE... post-War of 1812. 58 degrees, later today! In THE BEALE TREASURE: New History of a Mystery by Peter Viemeister, Chapt. 12, Lafitte & Jackson; pg. 107-111, indicate that it was POSSIBLE that after the War of 1812, the Lafitte Bros. "disappeared" up the "Old Muddy", came "in-land' via the James River & buried SOME of their "pirate loot" from ...

Jun 14, 2010 · Peter Viemeister (RIP), in his book BEALE TREASURE: NEW HISTORY OF A MYSTERY indicated info stating that Thom. J. Beale COULD have been Jean Lafitte, due to swarthy appearance, long black hair, "way with ladies", bits & pieces of FRENCH in the BEALE PAPERS (1885 Ward Pamphlet aka "JOB PRINT").

Mar 24, 2005 · Jean Lafitte - Barrataria Corsair Between 1803 and 1814 Lafitte owned and operated a tremendous business which transported merchandise of all kinds from a number of markets within the city and to and from various designated spots south of it. Gold, jewels, slaves, beef, commodities of all sorts.

Jan 6, 2006 · According to Sallier, a French agent contracted with Lafitte, following the Battle of New Orleans, to hurry to Bordeaux, France, on a top secret mission. During June, 1815, at the end of the famed "One Hundred Days," Lafitte one night loaded aboard a score of sea chests which contained the Emperor Napoleon's personal fortune.

Feb 19, 2012 · I just read a legend about Jean Lafitte and his crew burying treasure at the mouth of the Neches River. As the legend goes, he was being pursued by a Spanish galleon after looting millions in gold and silver. Gaining a lead and knowing the Spanish would pursue to the ends of the earth decided to bury the loot for safe keeping.

Feb 11, 2006 · I just read a fascinating article by M. J. Tatum entitled Treasure at Hendricks Lake in the February, 1971 issue of Long John Latham's True Treasure magazine. Apparently Mr. Tatum had been researching and studying this long-lost treasure of millions of dollars worth of silver bars and gold nuggets for a long time before writing the article and ...

Jun 1, 2012 · :coffee2: :icon_thumleft: ;D I have never found any "evidence" that Jean Lafitte was EVER a FreeMason; his older brothers were, I think; the older brothers spent MORE time "in-land", traveling to Richmond, DC, Baltimore, & St. Loo, and PROBABLY used "Masonic-connections" if it suited their...

Jun 14, 2010 · Does anyone have any info on the pirate jean Lafitte and his ship "the Pride" wrecking in the lavaca river in Texas? I live like 20 mins away and even own property on this river. I am familiar with the legend that he buried his treasure and marked it with a brass stake which was found on a ranch owned by someone named "hill".