Forrest Fenn is a retired art dealer who lives near Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is also a published author, collector of Indian artifacts, businessman, and U.S. Air Force veteran. Forrest Burke Fenn was born on August 22, 1930, to parents Lillie Simpson Fenn and William Marvin Fenn in Temple, TX. Forrest Fenn is best known for hiding a bronze treasure chest full of gold now known as Forrest Fenn's treasure. Learn More About Who Forrest Fenn Is