Mr Harry Reid's great great uncle - The Firearms Forum

Southerngunner · 08-20-2012, 08:47 PM

No matter what side of the AISLE you're on, THIS is FUNNY.
Judy Walkman, 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."

firefighter1635 · 08-20-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Southerngunner

"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."

typical responce huh?

stumpjumper · 08-20-2012, 09:04 PM

hoax. fact check debunks it

firefighter1635 · 08-20-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stumpjumper

hoax. fact check debunks it

Its still funny. Anything that can make me laugh is good stuff, even if it isn't true.

stumpjumper · 08-20-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by firefighter1635

Its still funny. Anything that can make me laugh is good stuff, even if it isn't true.

i was kind of hoping true.

Southerngunner · 08-20-2012, 09:43 PM

I never said it was fact or fiction but it is funny and believable. I got this in an e-mail and it is too good not to share

nstoolman1 · 08-20-2012, 10:21 PM

That is some very creative writing.

Southerngunner · 08-20-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nstoolman1

That is some very creative writing.

So is Nobambas Healthplan and all of the other crap he is trying to backdoor America with.

montezumaz · 08-21-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Southerngunner

I never said it was fact or fiction but it is funny and believable. I got this in an e-mail and it is too good not to share

I thank you for your post. Believe it or not, it is funny, true or not. Let Harry try to disprove it!

gvw3 · 08-21-2012, 04:00 PM

This is funny.

08-20-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
Southerngunner Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 47	Harry Reid's great great uncle No matter what side of the AISLE you're on, THIS is FUNNY. Judy Walkman, 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." Attached Images __________________ American by Birth Southern by the Grace of God Gun control isn't about guns its about control --> Last edited by Southerngunner; 08-20-2012 at 10:27 PM..

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stumpjumper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: swflorida Contributor Posts: 654	Re: Mr Harry Reid's great great uncle hoax. fact check debunks it __________________ after three rounds you're just making noise Guns have only two enemies rust and politicians

08-20-2012, 09:43 PM	#6
Southerngunner Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 47	Re: Mr Harry Reid's great great uncle I never said it was fact or fiction but it is funny and believable. I got this in an e-mail and it is too good not to share __________________ American by Birth Southern by the Grace of God Gun control isn't about guns its about control Last edited by Southerngunner; 08-20-2012 at 09:44 PM..

08-20-2012, 10:21 PM	#7
nstoolman1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern Calif. Posts: 106	Re: Mr Harry Reid's great great uncle That is some very creative writing.

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gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,279	Re: Mr Harry Reid's great great uncle This is funny. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.