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Judy Wallman, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered that
Hillary Clinton's great-great uncle, Remus Rodham, 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 1883, 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 sent back the following biographical sketch:




"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 in 1887 to resume his dealings with the railroad. Subsequently,
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 on which he was standing
collapsed.'

And that is how it's done, folks!