Tom Dickey Sr.

[Dickey87]

Hi everyone, I'm the granddaughter of Tom Dickey Sr., who many of you may know as a relic hunter back in the 70's and 80's. Much of his collection rests at the Atlanta History Center. I've seen a few posts about him here and there on these forums and I'm hoping that some of you might be willing to email or talk with me about Tom if you knew him at all, stories about hunting with him, his work in relic hunting, anything.

If you didn't mind messaging me on this forum, I'd be happy to get in touch with you.

 

[major bill]

Sorry I did not know him.

 

[redbob]

Welcome to the group from middle Alabama, and while I never had the honor to have met your Grandfather, he is still a great influence in the ordnance collecting field. Also, if I could be so bold as to suggest that you also post on www.bulletandshell.com website; you may also get the results that you seek. You may also wish to contact Jack Melton at [email protected] .

 

[captaindrew]

I didn't know him but welcome to the forum from South Florida and the Reenactors Forum

 

[Package4]

Welcome to the Forum, you may also want to reach out to The North South Trader Magazine (Steve Silva) http://www.nstcivilwar.com/ and "The Relicman" Harry Ridgeway in Winchester, VA -http://www.relicman.com/

 

[StarkvilleCivilWarArsenal]

Hi everyone, I'm the granddaughter of Tom Dickey Sr., who many of you may know as a relic hunter back in the 70's and 80's. Much of his collection rests at the Atlanta History Center. I've seen a few posts about him here and there on these forums and I'm hoping that some of you might be willing to email or talk with me about Tom if you knew him at all, stories about hunting with him, his work in relic hunting, anything.

If you didn't mind messaging me on this forum, I'd be happy to get in touch with you.

Hello, I would like to share a wonderful story about Mr. Tom that I have from the early 1980's. You can contact me at 662-323-2606. My name is Duffy Neubauer. I operate the StarkvilleCivilWarArsenal.com .

 

[Larryh86GT]

Welcome from WNY

 

[UCVRelics]

I knew your Grandfather well as we hunted together when I invited in to Blakley & Spanish Fort. He was One Of A Kind. I will PM you a GREAT story that should not be told here and include my email as well. One thing I will say is one of the highlights of my 47 years of relics hunting was the few time I spent with him and the invite over to Atlanta to see his collection. As they say He Wrote The Book

 

[Deleted User CS]

Welcome from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

 

[UCVRelics]

Hi everyone, I'm the granddaughter of Tom Dickey Sr., who many of you may know as a relic hunter back in the 70's and 80's. Much of his collection rests at the Atlanta History Center. I've seen a few posts about him here and there on these forums and I'm hoping that some of you might be willing to email or talk with me about Tom if you knew him at all, stories about hunting with him, his work in relic hunting, anything.

If you didn't mind messaging me on this forum, I'd be happy to get in touch with you.

Here is a story I can share. Back in the 80's they were building a new addition on the Mobile Infirmary in Mobile Alabama and the contractor dug into a Confederate ammo dump. Your Grandfather was starting to be known as Mr. Civil War artillery so they called him. Out of the kindness of his heart, he drove down there from Atlanta and removed all of those shells at his own expenses (there were over 300) so that the contractor could continue working. They offered to pay him and he refused to take the money

 

[Scooter_B]

Hello, and glad you are here.

 

[redbob]

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Here is a story I can share. Back in the 80's they were building a new addition on the Mobile Infirmary in Mobile Alabama and the contractor dug into a Confederate ammo dump. Your Grandfather was starting to be known as Mr. Civil War artillery so they called him. Out of the kindness of his heart, he drove down there from Atlanta and removed all of those shells at his own expenses (there were over 300) so that the contractor could continue working. They offered to pay him and he refused to take the money

Let me guess, he took it out in scrap iron; proving just how shrewd he was.

 

[UCVRelics]

Yep

 

[alan polk]

Hi everyone, I'm the granddaughter of Tom Dickey Sr., who many of you may know as a relic hunter back in the 70's and 80's. Much of his collection rests at the Atlanta History Center. I've seen a few posts about him here and there on these forums and I'm hoping that some of you might be willing to email or talk with me about Tom if you knew him at all, stories about hunting with him, his work in relic hunting, anything.

If you didn't mind messaging me on this forum, I'd be happy to get in touch with you.

Welcome. As @redbob wrote, you ought to reach out to bulletandshell.com. It is through that site where you can probably reach Peter C. George, co-author of your grandfather's books.

Also, I'm sure you've seen those videos on YouTube - "War Under the Pine Straw" or something. It would have been filmed and produced by one of your relatives.

Tom might not have been as famous as his brother, but he remains a legend among relic hunters. I hope you share any neat stories of him with us!

 

[Seduzal]

Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina. Just jump right in and enjoy.

 

[AnnaLee]

Hello and welcome from Appomattox, Va.

 

[hawknknife]

Tom and Steve Mullinax would stay with my family back when plotting "Commando Raids" on Vicksburg back in the 70's. Very entertaining visits.

 

[Billw12280]

Welcome to the forums from Central Ohio. I did not know your grandfather either but I hope you get in touch with people who can help keep his memory alive.

 

[Dickey87]

Welcome. As @redbob wrote, you ought to reach out to bulletandshell.com. It is through that site where you can probably reach Peter C. George, co-author of your grandfather's books.

Also, I'm sure you've seen those videos on YouTube - "War Under the Pine Straw" or something. It would have been filmed and produced by one of your relatives.

Tom might not have been as famous as his brother, but he remains a legend among relic hunters. I hope you share any neat stories of him with us!

Hi Alan! Thanks so much for your reply. "War Under the Pine Straw" was directed and produced by my cousin Chris, but I believe my dad helped with the filming! I will be relying on all of you for the stories--Tom died the year I was born and my dad (Tom's son) died when I was young as well, I do have a couple relatives that remember him but I'm hoping to learn a bit more. I have reached out to the guys at bulletandshell and they've been so gracious. Thanks again!

 

[Dickey87]

Here is a story I can share. Back in the 80's they were building a new addition on the Mobile Infirmary in Mobile Alabama and the contractor dug into a Confederate ammo dump. Your Grandfather was starting to be known as Mr. Civil War artillery so they called him. Out of the kindness of his heart, he drove down there from Atlanta and removed all of those shells at his own expenses (there were over 300) so that the contractor could continue working. They offered to pay him and he refused to take the money

That's a great story--thanks so much!