Judy, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered that
Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, a fellow lacking in
character, 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 1885, 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 of
professional image adjusters cropped Remus's picture, scanned it,
enlarged it, and edited it with image processing software so all that's
seen is a head shot.
The accompanying biographical sketch is as follows:
"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 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."
And THAT is how it's done folks!
Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, a fellow lacking in
character, 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 1885, 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 of
professional image adjusters cropped Remus's picture, scanned it,
enlarged it, and edited it with image processing software so all that's
seen is a head shot.
The accompanying biographical sketch is as follows:
"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 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."
And THAT is how it's done folks!
