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Old History photo 362 #8445458
07/30/25 09:13 AM
07/30/25 09:13 AM
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Minnesota
330-Trapper Offline OP

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Maurice and Harrold King were eccentric millionaire brothers who, despite owning land valued at over \$6 million, chose to live in extreme poverty their entire lives. Born and raised in the early 20th century in rural Texas, the King brothers became known for their reclusive lifestyle and unusual choices. They lived in a dilapidated shack without electricity or running water, refusing to modernize or change their ways, even as their wealth quietly grew through wise real estate investments.

Neither Maurice nor Harrold ever attended school. Instead, they taught themselves everything—from reading and writing to carpentry, farming, and land trading. It was through buying and selling land that they amassed their fortune, carefully managing deals with a quiet intelligence that often went unnoticed by those around them. Locals thought they were odd or even mentally unstable, given their refusal to enjoy the comforts their fortune could easily afford. But the brothers had no interest in luxury—they were content to live simply and independently, by their own rules.

Maurice died in 1995, and Harrold passed away shortly after. When the full extent of their fortune was revealed, many were stunned. They had lived as if they had nothing, but in truth, they had everything—just no desire to spend it. Their story remains a testament to how wealth doesn't always mean extravagance, and how true independence can sometimes look a lot like poverty to the outside world.


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Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445472
07/30/25 09:37 AM
07/30/25 09:37 AM
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We had a guy just like that around here. Drove an old tractor with no cab and you would think he was homeless by his looks. Died a millionaire.

Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445495
07/30/25 10:20 AM
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When i was in grade school in the early 60's just about every day an old flat rack truck would drive by with a handful of cedar posts on it always felt sorry for the old guy Later in life i found out he owned close to a 1000 acres of land His son inherited everything and if you talked to him he made it clear how successfull he was nothing like his father Thanks 330 great pic


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Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445510
07/30/25 10:37 AM
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MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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I remember seeing a crime show where an elderly lady never married. She owned many rental properties. Had no money in a bank, kept all her cash hidden in her house. She hired a handy man as a maintenance man for her properties. One day she was found murdered which later turned out to be by her handyman. She always paid him in cash. When he realized she had all this cash in her house. He killed her and stole as much money he could find.

The day of her murder, he moved away. That's how he became the prime suspect. When they arrested him he had a couple hundred thousand dollars in his possession. They later found much more money hidden in her home.

Very interesting post, 330.


We are living in a world where the intelligent must be quiet so that the no common sense people won't be offended.
Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: Trapper7] #8445514
07/30/25 10:39 AM
07/30/25 10:39 AM
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Minnesota
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Originally Posted by Trapper7
I remember seeing a crime show where an elderly lady never married. She owned many rental properties. Had no money in a bank, kept all her cash hidden in her house. She hired a handy man as a maintenance man for her properties. One day she was found murdered which later turned out to be by her handyman. She always paid him in cash. When he realized she had all this cash in her house. He killed her and stole as much money he could find.

The day of her murder, he moved away. That's how he became the prime suspect. When they arrested him he had a couple hundred thousand dollars in his possession. They later found much more money hidden in her home.

Very interesting post, 330.

I believe I saw that episode too.

Thanks


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Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445524
07/30/25 10:49 AM
07/30/25 10:49 AM
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I think these guys lived in Canada

https://canadianjournalist.ca/kings-of-the-ranch/

Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445550
07/30/25 11:33 AM
07/30/25 11:33 AM
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The background looks more like Canada than Texas.

One of my brothers bought a house just before it would have been sold for unpaid taxes after the old lady died three years earlier with no heirs. Neighbors assumed she was dirt poor.

MY brother discovered $150,000 cash dating back to the 50's hidden all over the place. She was also a hoarder, you could barely walk around in the place.


My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445554
07/30/25 11:39 AM
07/30/25 11:39 AM
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Coldspring Texas
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… uh oh …. Not again lol

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Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445567
07/30/25 12:07 PM
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Maybe you could read the comments on these Facebook things you post 330
Not trying to be negative, but in a world of lies the truth is more important than ever

Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445568
07/30/25 12:10 PM
07/30/25 12:10 PM
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Coldspring Texas
Savell Online crying
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Yeah if they were Texans they’d been raisin (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) and spending it all on women and whiskey lol


Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445569
07/30/25 12:11 PM
07/30/25 12:11 PM
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Minnesota
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Minnesota
Maybee I'll just stop


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Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445572
07/30/25 12:13 PM
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Coldspring Texas
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…. It’s still entertaining lol


Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445579
07/30/25 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
Maybee I'll just stop


But if you was to do that aren't you concerned they would devour one another ?

Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445589
07/30/25 01:04 PM
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I really hope you don't stop, 330! These posts are really interesting and entertaining...a heckuva lot more than the endless music videos and nonsensical threads that some folks who criticize you post on here.

Moosetrot

Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445591
07/30/25 01:12 PM
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Hey deputy dog, you gonna let 'em talk about us like that? lol


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Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445594
07/30/25 01:13 PM
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Coldspring Texas
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… he did not violate any rules and is entitled to his opinion

…. Carry on


Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445598
07/30/25 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
Maybee I'll just stop

Don't stop, just a little checking if it's actually correct would help

Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: Moosetrot] #8445599
07/30/25 01:27 PM
07/30/25 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Moosetrot
I really hope you don't stop, 330! These posts are really interesting and entertaining...a heckuva lot more than the endless music videos and nonsensical threads that some folks who criticize you post on here.

Moosetrot

I resemble that remark grin

Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: Moosetrot] #8445609
07/30/25 01:44 PM
07/30/25 01:44 PM
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Minnesota
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Minnesota
Originally Posted by Moosetrot
I really hope you don't stop, 330! These posts are really interesting and entertaining...a heckuva lot more than the endless music videos and nonsensical threads that some folks who criticize you post on here.

Moosetrot

I'll continue then with Caution for You and a few others

With DD's input


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Re: Old History photo 362 [Re: 330-Trapper] #8445616
07/30/25 01:56 PM
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Not the King ranch in Texas?? the photo does not looks more like the Rocky Mountains.

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