A Georgetown Professors farm on General Braddock's Road with YouTuber Sixday Metal Detecting |
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2021
- Randy from Sixday Metal Detecting and Chad Ashton from Hampshire History Hunters in this epic dig in Paw Paw West Virginia on a farm with General Braddock's famed road to defeat. We just scratched the surface.....Join us in this metal detecting adventure
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The piece that was flattened with a chain link goes on a single tree for mule or horse. Great video.
Thanks Ricky! I just learned this.
Yup got several my papaw used
I know this is a older video, I just wanted to say yep that is exactly what that piece is, my grandpa called it the center pull of the single tree.
The pitch pipe find was awesome Todd. I remember as a child going to my grandmothers one room little Christian church. They didn't believe in musical instruments being played in the service. This elderly gentleman got up and taking a pitch pipe out of his pocket, (it was round like the one you found) played the pitch before each hymn was sang. I had never seen anything like this before. I remember as a child thinking it was wonderful. Folks using simply their voices to give praises to God.
Given the amount of harmonica reeds found, and that pitch pipe, I would say the folks on that place loved their music.
I agree. The Church of Christ here have churches with no instrumental. I have been to them and it was a different experience but I enjoyed it.
I have never seen a Pitch Pipe before. I’m uncertain how common these are but I bet you are right, they were singers.
Thank you so much for allowing me to tag along on this adventure! I always enjoy when we dig together bro. Great job on the video as always. Can’t wait for the next one 👍🏻
Hey man you did well at this site and if you taped the second dig, need to put that out. I’m as thrilled for your finds as you were but that silver....you did so well.
Is it bad that I get more excited about the detecting videos then I do tv shows lol. What an awesome day. I'd love to be able to have seen the places right after being built. The bells are very cool and all the coins lol. Thanks for another great video guys!
Hey Matthew thanks. We don’t watch TV in this household as we all watch RUclips. 😂😂😂. I’m glad you enjoy these.
I think thats part of a round harmonica for finding tones. Oh I just saw you got it ! cool find.
Lots of great finds! An amazing hunt for you guys 👍
Always hit Like Button first thing always a good time Love your videos always so interesting God Bless
That's was one Awesome location! Thanks for taking us along for this one Todd!👍🎧✌️
My pleasure!!
always enjoy you videos, I enjoy history and of course the metal detecting also.
Thank you for another great presentation! The historical research is fantastic and I'm sure that it takes as much time as you put into editing a great quality video. Great job!
Thanks Bill
Those glasses reminded me of John Boy Walton 😁
Y'all the best historians out there.. ..need to stream you guys into every household 🙏. Safe travels and keep real history alive....GOD bless 🤴💗🕊️
Be sure to watch my early videos. Honestly my first video is my favorite.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives will do 👍
That one ring you found with that curled, open ended, link...looks like the piece of metal attached to the end of a wooden "single tree" for hooking a horse harness to a load. Looks like the weld may have broken.
You know I just learned this. That is correct. I’m going to feature one in a tree that was cut out by my neighbor.
WOW !!! That had to be an amazing place to digg. Enjoyed the history and finds Todd thanx.....Take care and see ya on the next
Thanks 👍
Great historic finds !
I am familiar with a single key pitch pipe, but had forgotten that a range wheel pitch pipe existed. Thank you for the find and knowledge!
You bet! Cheers Gordon
Awesome video todd. Once again the intro was awesome. That really makes for a great video/story. An the finds we're awesome as well. Everyone found some great relics an coins to. Like you said; you just never know what your going to find until you dig it. What an awesome place to detecting. Many thanks to the land owner for giving you guys the permission to see what you all could uncover. It's always a great adventure when you get to go an check out an old home site with the history it has. Todd thanks for taking us along an the adventure with you guys. I believe that's there's more to be found. Espically with the history it has. You just never know what you'll find. As always safe an happy hunting/digging. Have a super weekend an lots of luck on your next adventure.😁👍👍
Thanks Richard. It’s got a lot of history. Randy asked if he could go back and he did very well the second time. We never even made it to the historic road in the farm. Hard to tell what is there too. Another trip.....
Great video. I like your digging of iron signals. Almost all our important tools were iron and tools are something that shows us what work was being done!
Right on! These tools were life and death to these pioneers
excellent day. Congrats on all the finds. HH, Sebastian
Hey Sebastian thanks!
Great video Todd. I really enjoyed seeing all the interesting finds
Awesome, thank you!
I think the home owner had the coolest find. The glasses with case.
I agree. I loved the Crotal and the silver but those glasses looked like straight from Ben Franklin.
The button with the split ring, the ring was removed, the shank of the button was put through a small hole in the pocket flap, and the ring replaced. the process is still kind of used in todays military to attach the brass buttons on class A dress uniforms with small cotter pins instead of rings, makes them easy to remove for cleaning.
WW1 or pre WW1
in england these were called '' Bachelor Buttons '' ww2
Hey thanks!
As usual Todd... excellent excellent video. Love you introductions you do.. from a history buff in south central PA. Keep em coming
Thanks! Will do!
Another great video with great finds!
Todd Awesome hunt! Cool finds. You and Randy did very well. Cool Barn also. Another great video Thanks
Thanks Jeff. It was exciting. I had never seen a real crotal bell so that was my favorite
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Todd neither have I. That would be cool to find a whole one
What an awesome hunt, and finds! Love the history you tell with each permission!
Thanks Angie!
Thanks again for another great adventure. Enjoyed the history and the finds. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Ricky!
Congratulations on the finds. Great video and thanks for sharing. The bent looking button with the hole that Chad found maybe a token. Seen several with a v cut in the center
Hmm I have to go back and look.
Another great video. Randy killed it!
Howdy Todd. We are -22 in Minnesota. I enjoy your videos and getting excited for spring here so we can get out.
Right on! We have been saddled with snow here too and a lot more on the way but the cold is not like yours so we can still detect. Bless you up there.
Wow! Grate day. I hope you can spend some more time there. Thanks you guys and thank you to the owners too.
You bet! The owner is a great guy and loves history. I was so grateful he invited me to come and explore it.
The word patina for me is up there with the word moist. Good finds
Thanks Sandra!!! Anytime you see something in the hole that is Patina, the heart gets excited...
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives lol I get it believe me I guess I've heard it on too many diy shows. Its the thrill of the dig.
Love your history cool
Thanks!
I found a pair of spectacles like that without the case in a family dump out back of an old house built in 1912. Got some pretty nice finds there Todd especially the pitch pipe. 👍
Thanks. Pitch Pipes are very uncommon.
Another great video Todd!!! What an awesome day!!! That spot has many more days of awesome hunting ahead!!! So rich in history!!!
Yes it does. Randy went back there and did better. The ground is full.
That was a really good one Todd. Your history lessons are great ! History channel has nothing on you. Really good finds what a great day. Love your music selections as well.
Thanks John. I’m blessed to live in an area rich in old history.
Wow , Randy really hit the jackpot on this location . It was astonishing to see how brilliant that dime was after spending all of this time buried in the ground . Those Bells are so cool to me . Finding even pieces of one would be rewarding . Great video as always . Thank you for posting .
Thanks Gritty. Crotal bells are not common around here and hard to find. Randy asked to go back here and did and found 4 more unbroken. He killed this site!
Todd, its nice to see you out of hibernation!
Haha yep. We have had so much snow here. Chigg came over today and we went on an adventure. We spent a good part of the day looking for his lost drone. When you see that video you will see how much snow we have.
God I cannot believe this show today I was looking on RUclips did watch something and I seen you I didn't get a notification on this one but it's an awesome video Randy had an awesome day there you'd 2 and the other gentleman awesome I didn't see the chigger but never mind you had an awesome day stay blessed
Oh no! I hear others say their notifications aren't working. Not sure what's up with RUclips.
Great video! I miss your narration with early history clips.
They are coming. I mix it up because people ask me too and it keeps the channel from being the same every video. I get dislikes for it but I also get them the other way so I lose either way. 😂😂more narration ones are coming though.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives i like the history and narration; it makes the relics have context, not looking for financial gain (prizes)! NOT EVERYONE is about $$, you appreciate the history and hardships of these people and locations! Unfortunately some people don't get it! I applaud you for staying true to your way of seeing all of the treasures!
@@PDGreen-ec7ss thanks and love the comment. I do try putting my heart into it.
Wow, great finds there Todd. Return to it, I got a feeling there is more to be found. I wait with great anticipation for the better weather here in the north-east; 10°, snow, ice, wind chill, etc not good/fun swinging weather. Keep up the great content buddy 👍
"Dirty hands are happy hands"
Yep I’m with ya Frank. We have lots of snow on the ground here and it’s cold.
Randy goes back to this farm with Ace and they killed it. Both did very well. He didn’t film it though.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives That's awesome, I'm happy for him👍
Great finds, especially for Randy, but every piece you find is history. The dig is in the anticipation of what you might find, and the fun when being with others. Nice of the owner to give permission for the digs. Great video guys.
Yep I was happy for Randy. He was on a streak and asked to go back which he has done a couple of more times and did better....
Thank you Tod, I love all your videos.
Thanks so much!
Dang Todd, you're getting better w/each episode. I love the history you try to include on your videos. You're now my new ritual on Friday mornings ~ coffee, Appalachian History Detectives & Morning Joe. ~ See ya next week!
Thanks so much Leigh. Have you watched my very first episode? That one is my favorite to this day.
Great video I found your Channel when watching aquachigger God bless
Chigg and I are close friends. Even today we went hiking around in the woods together no detecting at all. I’m glad our paths crossed.
Grew up in East Pittsburg. Near Braddock and Braddock Hills
The insignia with the US and a star is the American Legion. There was likely a WWI soldier living there.
Yes, there was. His name was Gaither Nixon. He was living there in 1932, when the house burned down.
I absolutely love finding crotal bells. I've only ever found one complete one, a number 2 with petals on it, but love finding pieces. The number 11 bell is huge compared to mine. Most pieces i find have no design, but occasionally find one that is embellished. There were coins everywhere on this permission! Randy and Chad are great folks. My wife is now obsessed with me finding a large crotal bell.🤣
Randy goes back and finds 4 more whole ones. He did better the second time. I couldn’t make it that day but was glad they did so well.
Randy is right about that General Service Button probably being lost without it being attached to a uniform. I have a collection of Dads extra WWII Navy uniform buttons. His extra buttons were kept on either button cotter pins or small rings like that, to keep them from getting lost. Some of them he kept in a small sewing kit that he kept in his footlocker. What an awesome find!
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives I've watched Randy for a while, since I saw him on the Hoover Boys. He's a very nice guy and I enjoy his content.
Glad you got out for a hike with Chigg, I am house bound at the moment with a blizzard pelting down. It's supposed to last a few more days. We already have about a foot, with it getting deeper all the time. It's not too bad tho, as I can still see across the street to the neighbors house. ...just barely...
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives I dare say you got better exercise and saw more interesting scenery. ...ha ha ha... I have resorted to running up and down our inside carpeted staircase. It has 16 steps with a landing in the middle, so it gives me a good workout! : - )
@@lesahanners5057 check out my channel FB a page. I just posted a number of photos there of our adventure
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Wow! You really got some great pictures I can hardly wait for you to tell us all about your adventures. I being called downstairs to go watch Tony Robinson walk across old England. It is family t.v. night. Have a great evening Todd. God bless you and your family.
Good day out guys. ✌
Glad to see you back out
The is Frank. I’ve been hitting it hard
I wish I was there so bad! Soon maybe I pray!
Is there old history out your way?
Great vidio guys
Thanks!
That brass piece at 31:30 looks like end of a roller shade for a window👍🏻
Interesting. I have no idea.
Enjoyed it my friend. We just never know what’s laying in the ground. That’s why I love this hobby. As I say it paid off well for you guys. Definitely worth going back for a few rounds. The ground never gives up all of its secrets in one outing. It takes a few times. Lol. See ya 👋 on the next one my friend.
Hey man thanks for watching. Randy and Ace go back to this site 2 more times and did even better each time. Randy didn’t film unfortunately. We never made it down the Braddocks Road that goes through the farm. Might be some old stuff along that.
Man I’m sure there is. If you are on the land I’m sure it has some history. Sounds like once the snow clears for you all. It might be worth a trip back there for some exploring and of course the Metal Detecting of the hobby. Lol
@@JusDirtfishin man I have lots of permissions coming up. I plan on hitting these sites again hopefully sooner than later. Randy wants to go back again. I want to hit these sites with my NOX
I would. I would not hesitate at all. First opportunity I had. I would be there swinging.
The round piece with reeds like a harmonica is probably the inner reed of a round tuning harmonica.
It is. It’s the first I’ve ever seen on a dig so I don’t know how common they are.
What a day!
I was happy happy
WOW! The owner sure found some very cool spectacles. I inherited some from my husbands family and so have done a bit of research on old spec's. I couldn't get a clear enough look at them, but if they are the scroll bridge type, they were made c.1870 - 1900.
They looked old to me - Ben Franklin type also very fragile.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Hey Todd, I tried repeatedly to send you a link to a website that aids in dating old spec's but it wouldn't post in the comments for some reason. I think if you Google, "Guide to Assist in the Identification of Antique Spectacles," you might get the page to come up?! I found it really useful when putting a date to my old ones. Believe it or not most are dated by the style of the metal piece for the bridge of the nose.
@@lesahanners5057 email me the link Lesa Appalachianhistorydetectives@gmail.com.
21:28 Walking Liberty...my favorite of all time of US coin
I would have loved to have found it.
What you found at the 7:00 mark, the rounded piece with slots is I believe is a squeeze box reed.
Pitch Pipe maybe?
Braddocks defeat reminds me of Quintililous Varus' defeat in the Teutonberg forest. The exact weakness of a long trail giving the exact tactical advantage to the Native Americans and French sides forces. Daniel Boone saw it and hauled ass outa there.
Great comparison! Surely Braddock knew this but was under pressure to press forward. Pride goeth before a fall...
@@HughDuszaPastor Ainy that the truth.
Glad to see another AHD video. Looks like you had some great finds. It didn't seem like that property had been hunted before. A lot of relics. Thank you for taking us along again. Stay safe and healthy. p.s. Tell your friend Randy to stop rubbing the copper coins. He's ruining them.
Thanks and I will tell him. He commented above so maybe he will see your comment but I will let him know. Water hurts them too!
The US Army button is WWI. Some tunics had holes that the button eye would pass through. The ring would then be attached to secure the button. In that way buttons could be removed for uniforms to be cleaned and / or fumigated without affecting buttons.
very interesting
Nice crotal bell
Those old glasses had some nice patina on them
Yes. I think gold plated maybe?
That piece you found that said Congress Detroit on it I found one exactly like it several months ago but it was fully intact it's part of a pulley. It's from the Detroit tool and die company. Somewhere between the early 1900 into the Depression era is when it was likely made. Congress is actually a Street in Detroit. I'm actually in the Metro Detroit area
Hey thanks this is great information. I need to go back and watch the video to see the object again. Thanks for letting me know.
Someone found a cache of British musket flints in the vicinity of Ft Necessity and I bought 6 @ 3/$7 at a western Pa French and Indian War reenactment and encampment. I use them in my Lyman Flintlock Muzzleloader and have taken well over a dozen deer with it now.
Wow that is very cool....
may not be gold but its fun diging it.
Good video Todd
Thanks Johnny.
Wire rim glasses are often gold filled - by law that means 1/20 of the weight of the metal has to be gold - usually 10 to 12 k and makes wire rim glass frames quite valuable - doesn't take much gold to add up these days.
Interesting and these looked like gold. They were spectacular
Todd and Chig have you used the “Firefox” books for some of you information? Wonderful series‼️
Have read them many times....love them.
Good morning, Todd.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Being tired after being active outside is an awesome feeling! I'm pretty sure you two had a great time doing what you do and just hanging out.
27:30 Singletree hook looks military for attaching stuff to side of wagon
Didn't discover this until recently....haha.
You might have better luck at finding better stuff if you wore a Georgia Dawgs hat while metal detecting. Would be an interesting experiment to try. :)
I have to give this comment a Thumbs up! Only in SEC world will rivals still be fans of its conference schools. Just wait though coming up this Spring I uncover a Georgia State Confederate button and a Georgia Teet 3 Ringer from the 1st Infantry who had a storied past.....and I was wearing my TN hat! 😂😂
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives heh heh ....I thought my post might snag your attention - Yeah, while us SEC folks are a competitive bunch, we also tend to be civil/friendly toward each other, which is a good thang. Your upcoming vid you speak of sounds interesting. I look forward to it. As good as your finds sound, I still suspect your finds would have been even better had you been wearing a Dawgs hat. And if you want to kick your finds success up another notch, put some Dawgs stickers on the back glass of your pickup. :-)
@@FestusHaggen well send me one! My wife will kick me out if I buy one. I do detect with a NOX now so my finds have really taken off.
Button used after the war as a watch fob
Merry hats that mean? 😂😂
27:29 is single tree end
Yep I just learned that.
The Pie Pieces that form a round thingy is from a "Pitch Pipe" each hole had a different Tone... used to get the correct pitch of starting to sing or play a song w/a certain pitch...? =)
Yep! Not sure how rare or common they are but I had never seen one until now.
26:48 Looks like a boot thingy
That is beautiful country. Does Chad have a you tube channel? Thanks for another great adventure. I couldn't watch chiggs last one all the way thru. Going in that sink hole lol. Stay safe and have a great weekend
Looking forward to it. I just can't do caves. I used to go in Linville caverns ruby falls and any caves the kids could get in but I never liked them and it's just feels like they are going to close in on me. I told chigg his wife must be a want to out up with his caving. Be safe
@@gayeyount7948 I do have a cave video coming up in a couple of weeks and I feel it’s one of my best overall videos. It isn’t confined but big. Let me know what you think when you see it.
Will do.
Where you are finding the coins could be where the clothes line was back in the day
Once I found that Crotal Bell, Randy was right up there with me.....so I missed getting the coins......I'm learning to keep my mouth shut when I find stuff....LOL
🇨🇦 Can you do me a favour and tell us what color the patina is? I am sure you probably know this already but green patina is a copper alloy ( copper, brass, bronze). Silver even sterling usually turns black. Iron of course is brown which is rust. Lead and aluminum is white. And gold lovely gold usually doesn't tarnish but even gold in jewelry is usually an alloy. All of these are patinas and the color can help to identify what the metal is. I Can't really see the patina in the video, so please let us know what the color of the patina is. Hopefully this information helps someone in some way. Thank you for all the work that you do on your videos. I really enjoy the depth that you go into in your investigations into the properties you detect on. Super interesting. ☺️
Hey Janice thanks for the comment and I will try being more mindful when i mention patina.
I know this is a older video but it’s my first time seeing it and I just wanted to comment on the small flat piece of lead that Randy was showing at 34:15 during the wrap up, it looks like a lead plate that are inside of car batteries.
Hey Earl thanks for letting me know. I don't believe anyone has let us know what it was...you will have to check Randy's channel out too.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives 👍
That piece that Randy found at 17:40 is probably part of an old rope pulley made by Congress Tool & Die Co., Detroit, Michigan. Here is a link to one I found on Etsy.
www.etsy.com/listing/888799059/congress-tool-die-co-detroit-usa-8-a He was sure hitting the coins today wasn't he?! Congrats Randy on all the coins and other finds, and also happy to see newcomer Chad getting to go out with you guys and have some fun while doing some history hunting.
You know I believe you are right. I have had other comments stating the same. Thanks Lesa!
brass curtain rod holder
I would say its part of a clock
That area still has a LOT of potential, I hope you can go back.
How much of Braddocks Road remains as a trail, and
how long is it?
Really a great time, where are your coins:)
Cheers,
Rik Spector
We barely scratched the surface on this one. Randy goes back two more times and kills it. He and Ace find many while crotal bells and other great things. He wants to go back again. I have coins coming up in upcoming videos and one is a 1718 Spanish Cobb. Just wait they are coming.....
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives You are welcome to come back this year. I've got some spots in the woods I want to hit early spring before the weeds choke us out.
@@wanttoread5 thanks! I definitely would like to check out the back area more. I can just imagine the troops marching through there. Randy has mentioned it to me. I have a new and better detector too. Adventure awaits!
The last item you found with the US in it is an American Legion pin.
A Veteran lived there is my guess with Randy finding that Great Seal button in the same area.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives that would be my guess as well. The great seal button he found with the ring in it is something I used to do with my Marine Corp dress blues. It made it easier to polish your buttons as well as they were less likely to get damaged when you had the uniform cleaned. Just remove the buttons and replace them when done.
Save something for me!!! Oh please!!!
This owner is a hoot. He is a professor at Georgetown University and a personal friend of mine.
Maybe a vent lid
Pitch Pipe.
It goes on whiffle tree
Went to Turtle Creek High
Hey I grew up over there.
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives where?
@@ducttapedigger7811 I grew up in Morgantown an hour south of downtown Pittsburgh but spent so much time in Cannonsburg, Washington and Waynesburg that we considered it “home.”
My brother lived in Brentwood downtown Pittsburgh
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives that’s cool. What a small world
Pieces to a music box?
Pitch Pipe.
Where you are finding the coins child be where the clothes line was
We always look for those.
My grandfather X7 was there he was the man leading that cut the road. He made the redcoats who fled from battle dropping their weapon on that river go back to collect the dead and injured and get a count. Washington was very made secretly arrived late to witness the redcoats fleeing from a battle we told Braddock we counting win due to being significantly outnumbered. He nursed Braddock as best he could buried him on tbe road. Washington and my ancestor were fortified friends having the opinion of the need for independence from the British Rule. They were not going to watch their country for freedom Lise shamefully. Adam Byerly.
Very interesting history you have....there is still remnants of the old road very visible on route 127 in Hampshire County WV.
I'm thinking gold is too soft for wire glasses. 🥸
Plated👍🏻
Maybe gold plated?
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives Could be.
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As a numismatic I cringe when you guys rub coins with your fingers or worse rub them on your pants, you might want to carry water with you to rinse off coins or other finds, otherwise I love your videos, thanks. PS, would you consider making a video about how to research sites and obtaining permissions. Thanks again.
Hey Josh coins are such a challenge. Silver should only have water and copper never...I think letting them dry is the key.
I can do a video on how to obtain permissions but email me and I will give some advice. I live in an area with lots of history and many here watch my videos so I don’t want to lose permissions to them 😂😂. Appalachianhistorydetectives@gmail.com
@@AppalachianHistoryDetectives
Thank you so much for responding, I live in western North Carolina in Maggie Valley, I would love any advice on how to find historic sites to search and how to get permission to search them, I won't search an area without getting permission. Thank you for anything you have to offer, and thank you for taking the time to respond to my comments.
@@joshhanson6380 yep you live where my wife and I want to retire. Email me and I will give you some of what I do.
That was a fascinating location. You could probably spend days hunting there. Thanks for another great video, take care and god bless.
Randy went back 2 more times and did better each time. Found a handful of whole crotal bells.
I agree. I live here! There is a lot more to dig. I've got literally 100 pounds of metal debris from around the barn.