Subdeacon Joe Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 “Hermit of Superstition Mountain”. E.M Reavis ( first name usually spelled as Elisha, but sometimes spelled Elijah ) served as a deputy U.S. marshal in Fort McDowell in Arizona Territory, in 1875. Born in Illinois, he had left for California during the gold rush and then had relocated to La Paz, Arizona, in 1869. After leaving his law office, Reavis headed for the hills and became known as the “Hermit of Superstition Mountain”. Reavis hunted deer and bear with his rifle and also farmed, only returning to civilization to sell his produce. Beavis died beside a campfire in The wilderness around April 10, 1896, when a prospector discovered the body. Courtesy share of: Tom Kruger post~£AWMEN & OUTLAWS OF THE OLD WEST ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 My Dad read everything he could about this man and the Superstition Mountains in general. He was convinced that he could find the Dutchman’s Mine, though he actually never tried. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/04/29/superstition-mountains/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Howdy, We have never met but I would love that trip. I will bring the guns you bring the helo. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Only spent one day looking. More time enjoying the beauty than trying to find the mine. Besides it was hot that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 He probably starved to death trying to get food into his mouth through all those whiskers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Howdy Can anyone tell what that belt buckle says? It sure looks interesting. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Red River D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Looks like a few retired cops I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Chili Ron said: Howdy Can anyone tell what that belt buckle says? It sure looks interesting. Best CR M1851 Enlisted Eagle Belt Plate (if it has the applied silver wreath). Some officers wore them also, up through the CW. Rectangular "U.S." plate replaced the enlisted version in 1872. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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