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 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 Congressman Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle. 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 honour when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."
That's how it's done, folks! That's real political spin....
7 comments:
Holy crap! That is hysterical. That's "political spin" to the max!
Thanks for sharing. I hope this makes the news inthe US!
Love it!! Wish I could work up my Resume like that! ;D
Incidentally, I would have been a "Watson" instead of a Cameron but my Great, great grandma took on her maiden name after my Great Great Grandpa was hung for being a horse theif. (Or would that be, the platform that he was standing on at an important civic event collapsed...;p)
Of course, I'm quite sure that SENATOR Harry Reid would deny any kinship to that scoundrel.
Brilliant stuff!
Amazing!
Welcome to the world of The Ranter, Stephanie!
Get your facts straight! It's all BOGUS. The same EXACT story is being circulated about Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Joe Biden, the head of Quebec's Libery Party and lord knows who else by Conservative Right-wingers who's only purpose in life is to pass on hogwash.
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