[size=Judy Wallman, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered
that[color=navy] ][/size][/color]Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, was hanged
for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889.
The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the
gallows. On the back of the picture is this inscription: 'Remus Rodham;
horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1883, escaped 1887, robbed the
Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted, and
hanged in 1889.'
Judy e-mailed Hillary Clinton for comments.
Hillary's staff sent back the following biographical sketch:
"Remus Rodham 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 service at a government facility,
finally taking leave in 1887 to resume his dealings with the railroad.
Subsequently, 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 on which
he was standing collapsed.'
And that is how it's done, folks!
that[color=navy] ][/size][/color]Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, was hanged
for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889.
The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the
gallows. On the back of the picture is this inscription: 'Remus Rodham;
horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1883, escaped 1887, robbed the
Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted, and
hanged in 1889.'
Judy e-mailed Hillary Clinton for comments.
Hillary's staff sent back the following biographical sketch:
"Remus Rodham 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 service at a government facility,
finally taking leave in 1887 to resume his dealings with the railroad.
Subsequently, 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 on which
he was standing collapsed.'
And that is how it's done, folks!