A professional genealogical researcher discovered that Hillary
Clinton's great-great grandfather, Remus Rodham, a fellow lacking
in character, was hanged in Montana in 1889 for horse stealing and
train robbery.

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."

The researcher e-mailed Hillary's campaign staff for comments.
Her professional image adjusters cropped Remus' picture, scanned it,
enlarged it, and cropped it so that all that's seen is a head shot.

The accompanying biographical sketch read 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."

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