Congrssman Harry Reid's great-great uncle

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Senator Harry Reid's great-great uncle

Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher here in southern California , was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that 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.

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 is how it's done folks! That's real SPIN.

[DOOPHUS]

Typical for a reply out of the Reid Throne Room.

I wonder how Nancy Pelosi would have replied under similar circumstances.

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[HarborRide]

While I was president of our regional genealogical society, a member shared this 'tale' -

"A prominent family decided to compile a family history as a legacy for the children. To this effect, they hired a respected author.

Only one problem arose - how to handle the story of great-uncle George, a murderer executed in the electric chair.

The author told the family not to worry. He stated that he could handle the family's infamous ancestor with tact.

When the book appeared, it read, "Great-Uncle George occupied a chair of applied electronics at an important government institution. He was attached to this position by the strongest of ties. His sudden death came as a great shock.""

[SSRCrazy]

Sniff, sniff.....SNOPES anyone?? Good tale though.

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Originally Posted by SSRCrazy

Sniff, sniff.....SNOPES anyone?? Good tale though.

Ya like that one do ya??? lol