The War of Northern Aggression - Beverly Hillbillies - The Western Front

Financed by the chance discovery oil by Moses's son-in-law, Jed "J.D." Clampett, the core of the band consists of Moses, Clampett, Clampett's daughter (Elly May Clampett) and his cousin Pearl's son (Jethro Bodine).

The Clampett Mansion was found in pristine condition. Evidently Moses was quite a fanatic about cleanliness. This was undoubtedly an attempt to make tracking the rebels more difficult when they finally moved on to their next mission!

The valise which was left behind contained incriminating evidence strongly implicating Granny Moses in rebellious activity...at the very least with Confederate sympathies.

Operating behind the veil of the well-respected financial institution The Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills, millions of dollars were hidden in accounts in the names of the Jed Clampett, Elly May Clampett, Daisy Moses, and Jethro Bodine.

While much of the Clampett's finances were in Confederate notes and bonds, the majority of it was actually in legitimate "Union" financial instruments. Stocks, bonds, and real estate were part of the Clampett empire, along with a movie studio. In addition, a great deal of money in the form of currency which circulated throughout both the North and the South (especially coinage) during the conflict.

Although authorities maintain that the "hillbillies'"escape vehicle has been captured with the Ralph Foster Museum in Point Lookout, MO near the metropolis of Silver Dollar City, being used as a storage facility for the foreseeable future, some theorize that this may be a ruse on the part of authorities to lull the gang into apathy, and cause their distinctive vehicle to reappear on our public streets!

"These hillbillies aren't very sophisticated," the thinking goes. They'll never figure out just how tricky us "city folk" can be.

Genetic engineering? Selective Breeding? We are not sure, but there is evidence (obtained through secret surveillence pictures) that Granny may have been attempting to provide "Giant Jackrabbits" for nourishment for Southern troops. This provision of much-needed supplies may have turned the tide during the actual conflict. There is some fear that animal-loving Elly May is actually involved with the care of these "critters."

Authorities indicate that they believe Wayne actually had no real ties with the Clampetts, and even have a tape indicating that Wayne was expected at a battle Granny and the Clampetts had with several "Injuns," but did not show up. Moses's question to Wayne was "Where were you when I needed you, John?" Wayne is said to have had no answer.