This is How It's Done - The Firearms Forum

steve4102 · 01-10-2012, 09:29 PM

Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California , was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that Senator Harry Reid's great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. 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 Senator Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle.

Harry Reid:

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! That's real POLITICAL SPIN !!!

trespoe · 01-10-2012, 09:46 PM

I need to remember this. One of the people connected to my fathers side of the family was Reuben Burrow. Kinda did the same stuff Jesse James did but Jesse had a better publicist.

howlnmad · 01-11-2012, 03:39 AM

Pollitical spin? Reids publicist will be dizzy for years.

Alpo · 01-11-2012, 08:09 AM

First time I read this, it was for Hillary's great-great uncle, but I've seen it a time or three with other leftist politicians' names on it.

Probably belongs better in the Pump House.

gun runner · 01-11-2012, 11:16 AM

Politicians are pathetic.

Gun Geezer · 01-12-2012, 11:43 AM

Where I come from they're called LIARS!

CampingJosh · 01-12-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

First time I read this, it was for Hillary's great-great uncle, but I've seen it a time or three with other leftist politicians' names on it.

Probably belongs better in the Pump House.

I agree. And so it goes...

01-10-2012, 09:29 PM	#1
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	This is How It's Done Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California , was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that Senator Harry Reid's great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. 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 Senator Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle. Harry Reid: 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! That's real POLITICAL SPIN !!! -->

01-10-2012, 09:46 PM	#2
trespoe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 88	Re: This is How It's Done I need to remember this. One of the people connected to my fathers side of the family was Reuben Burrow. Kinda did the same stuff Jesse James did but Jesse had a better publicist.

01-11-2012, 03:39 AM	#3
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,637	Re: This is How It's Done Pollitical spin? Reids publicist will be dizzy for years. __________________

01-11-2012, 08:09 AM	#4
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: This is How It's Done First time I read this, it was for Hillary's great-great uncle, but I've seen it a time or three with other leftist politicians' names on it. Probably belongs better in the Pump House. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

01-11-2012, 11:16 AM	#5
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: This is How It's Done Politicians are pathetic.

01-12-2012, 11:43 AM	#6
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,716	Re: This is How It's Done Where I come from they're called LIARS!