Alleged Charles Lindbergh "love children"

[Lawrence Dillard]

There was a report on a broadcast national news network recently to the
effect that two German nationals, brother and sister, have come forth to
identify themselves as illegitimate progeny of Charles Lindbergh. Allegedly,
they were fathered by the presumably happily-married Lindbergh during the
1950's, while he occasionally visited Germany. They say they waited before
making their announcement until an appropriate period had passed following
their mother's death.

The pair produced letters they maintain were written to them by "Lucky
Lindy" and also showed pix of their family members with Mr Lindbergh.
Ostensibly, the letters have been subjected to comparison and the
indications are that the letters were indeed written by Mr Lindbergh.

The account did not deal with whether Mrs Lindbergh or any of the
legitimate Lindbergh issue had been aware of the situation.

[Mary Shafer]

On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 15:06:38 -0400, "Lawrence Dillard"
> wrote:

> There was a report on a broadcast national news network recently to the
> effect that two German nationals, brother and sister, have come forth to
> identify themselves as illegitimate progeny of Charles Lindbergh. Allegedly,
> they were fathered by the presumably happily-married Lindbergh during the
> 1950's, while he occasionally visited Germany. They say they waited before
> making their announcement until an appropriate period had passed following
> their mother's death.

Since some of Lindbergh's children are still alive to provide DNA, it
should take about two weeks to discover the truth or falsity of this
claim pretty much indisputably.

Why didn't these people arrange the DNA testing before they called the
press conference? I'm sure the Lindbergh family would have been happy
to cooperate.

Mary

--
Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer

[Lawrence Dillard]

"Mary Shafer" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 15:06:38 -0400, "Lawrence Dillard"
> > wrote:
>
> > There was a report on a broadcast national news network recently to the

SNIP
>
> Since some of Lindbergh's children are still alive to provide DNA, it
> should take about two weeks to discover the truth or falsity of this
> claim pretty much indisputably.
>

Assuming that the formal Lindbergh family is willing to cooperate, yes, such
could occur.

> Why didn't these people arrange the DNA testing before they called the
> press conference? I'm sure the Lindbergh family would have been happy
> to cooperate.
>

The reports don't dwell, so far, on the emergent children's motivation(s)
other than gaining acknowledgment of their true paternity either from the
world at large or from the surviving Lindberghs. Consequently, if the claim
has been made preparatory to a claim to a financial benefit or entitlement
(royalties, residuals, trust funds), the Lindberghs might not prove to be
especially avid to have the procedure performed. In any event, I am not sure
that the formal Lindbergh family wants to see their most famous member's
memory or reputation sullied. Within a few years of today, there was a
brouhahah over the alleged paternity by Pres Jefferson of at least one
unacknowledged child. One portion of his current-day family was opposed to
having dna comparisons made and went to lengths to downplay any results
which tended to show a relation. Family pride, I suppose.

But if early "reaction" is any indication, the "revelation" is being taken
with a shrug or a "ho-hum", Lindbergh's extramarital activities not being
really upsetting to most observers.