Pliny Moody MY CASE VOTE:	Native American MY CASE VOTE:	Edward Hitchcock MY CASE VOTE:	Dexter Marsh MY CASE VOTE:
James Deane MY CASE VOTE:	Roswell Field MY CASE VOTE:	Benjamin Silliman MY CASE VOTE:	William Draper MY CASE VOTE:

Who do you think really discovered the fossil tracks? Click MY CASE for a recap of each man's claim. When you've made up your mind, click the VOTE checkbox to cast your vote!

James Deane and Edward Hitchcock have their supporters and detractors today, but all of the men pictured here thought the marks in the stone were bird tracks. Now that you know a little about the discovery of the fossil footprints and the people involved, who do you think deserves to be called the "discoverer"?

Vote for your choice by clicking on the box below the picture. To refresh your memory, click MY CASE for a brief recap of each person's argument. Some are not real quotes, but all are based on actual statements in the historical record.