Date: Friday, June 29, 2007 10:24 PM




Check Snopes


Genealogical Researcher
Judy, a professional genealogical researcher, discovered that George
Bush's great-great uncle, Remus Jedidiah Bush, a fellow lacking in
character, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana. He
was hanged in 1889. The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing
on the gallows. On the back of the picture is this inscription: "Remus
Bush; horse thief, sent to Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed
the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and
hanged in 1889."

Judy e-mailed George Bush for comments. The White House staff of
professional image adjusters cropped Remus' picture, scanned it, enlarged
the image, and edited it with image processing software, so that all that's
seen is a head shot. The accompanying biographical sketch read as follows:
"Remus Bush 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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