Treasure Diggers
“In the month of October, Eighteen hundred and twenty five I hired with an old Gentleman, by name of Josiah Stowell.” — Joseph Smith Jr.1
During the early nineteenth century, treasure hunting was a popular activity in New England.2 Many enthusiasts believed they possessed a “second sight” or a special intuition that could guide them to hidden riches. They often employed tools and techniques such as divining rods, seer stones, and folk magic rituals to aid their searches.1 There were several treasure hunters in and around Palmyra, and as a young man, Joseph Smith was hired to participate in various treasure-seeking expeditions, none of which were successful.3
Treasure Diggers Cards
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