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[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

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.
--

Keith Johnson
"Be fruitful and mulch apply."
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