Hello everyone. Element #2 is 10 questions. It will take a few min to type and post them..they may come across a few min apart. No matter everyone will still have the same opportunity. Good luck...they will post right here shortly! RickieB
Time Frame: Civil War Era... 1. What is the name of the man saved from a potential bullet wound in the leg at the Battle of Shilo? (please provide his frist name, Middle Initial, and Last Name George E. Dixon 2. What saved him from this potential wound? $20 Gold Coin 3. What did he do to the item that saved him? What was put on this item by him (please state the phrase)? He inscribed on the reverse " Shilo, April 6, 1862, My Life Preserver. G.E.D. 4. Where was this item found, and what date was the reported finding? Found near his remains in the middle of some textiles May 23, 2001 a. Whom announced the finding of this item? Dr. Robert Neyland b.What was the vessel's name? U.S. Hunley c. What kind of vessel was it? Submarine 5. Who gave this item to him, and why? Queenie Bennett his sweetheart Gave it as a good luck charm 6. Who said " The discovery of this coin is like finding Cinderellas Glass slipper" Sen Glenn Mc Connel
6 cont. a, The vessel sank during it's final battle with what ship? U.S.S. Housatonic b. Where did it sink? Charleston Harbor c What date did it sink? 02-17-1864 7. Who discovered this vessel? in 1970 Dr. E. Lee Spence 8. The vessel was designed by Horiace L. Hunley but built by whom? James Mc Clintock 9. What did researchers find other than the item we are discussing near his remains known as a "Kentucky Colonel"? A small ring with 9 diamonds a "Kentucky Colonel" Where is this person buried? City, State and Cemetry? Magnolia Cemetery. Charleston, S.C. There ya have Element #2 Good luck!! RickieB
I think it is only fair to say that you all have 18hrs to get it correct. I cant say anymore or it would not be fair. RickieB
Additional Bonus Prize 2nd Bonus :secret:At the end of Element#3 there will be a bonus question and the correct response will receive a 1924 Peace Dollar in XF to AU condition for the correct information...the second of 2 bonus prizes to be awarded. Good luck!! RickieB
