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Suttonrog
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Different ways of looking at things
« on: Wednesday 19 August 09 10:32 UTC (UK) »
It just all depends on how you look at some  things...

Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy  researcher in southern California , was doing some personal work on her own  family tree. She discovered that Congressman Harry Reid's great-great uncle,  Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in  188 9. Both Judy and Harry Reid share this common ancestor.

The only  known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows  in Montana  territory:
On the back  of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription: 'Remus  Reid, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887,  robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted  and hanged in 1889.'

So Judy recently e-mailed Congressman Harry Reid  for information about their great-great uncle.

Believe it or not, Harry Reid's staff sent back the  following biographical sketch for her genealogy research: 


"Remus Reid  was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory . His business empire grew to  include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with  the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life  to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the  railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the  renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an  important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was  standing collapsed."


NOW THAT's how it's done, Folks! 
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Re: Different ways of looking at things
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 19 August 09 10:57 UTC (UK) »
LOL. That's how it's done indeed.

I believe that journalists have a category of story 'Too good to check'. Sadly this one comes in that category. So if you don't want to know the truth, look away now.

Snopes says it's not true.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/humor/horsethief.asp
Sad
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