All Three Of Them Were Massacred - The Ashland Tragedy

[@quebot1111]

Thank you for telling these children’s story. So sad and deserve to be remembered

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate that.

[@libertygiveme1987]

Thanks Whittdocs. Yeah, that was TRULY TRAGIC!!!! The world doesn't seem to run out of DEMONIC PEOPLE!!!! May these kids, along with their families, Rest in Eternal Peace.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you for the support as always.

[@janicepounds9934]

I love the fact that you are doing more local stories. These are the folks that have been forgotten. Thank you for remembering them!

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate that. Thank you so much.

[@lesliehackney7519]

You are so right, this was just pure evil. Such a sad and disturbing incident. Thank you for honoring these young people.

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate this comment. Thank you.

[@Whittdocs]

Set a reminder and join us next Saturday night at 9:00pm for a tragic and unbelievable story!

[@ChuckD63]

Done

[@robbiehudson1651]

@@ChuckD63 these are some of the most interesting things I've seen yet

[@maureenberls1281]

"The good old days",weren't always that good either,in retrospect. Sad story,nicely presented.Hans

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you very much.

[@rondaestep1792]

Telling of these stories keeps history alive. Awesome video

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate that. Thank you so much.

[@DanielFrost21]

This is why your channel is so great. I really enjoy history, and you catalog historical incidents I wasn't aware of, and it makes me want to learn more about them.

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate that so very much!

[@kayekaye9258]

Thank You Matt for the suggestion. I never knew.wonderful informative and much appreciate your time and sharing. It is amazing

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching.

[@tinylichau1529]

Love when you do local history. I'm from Somerset Kentucky. There's alot of local history at the Somerset City CEMETERY

[@Whittdocs]

I need to check it out.

[@perijetton9275]

I really enjoy these historical look back videos. This one is very sad and tragic. Thank you for the video. I share a birthday with Robert.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate that.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Yes, much evil back then. Very nice tribute. Curious - was there ever a motive revealed? Or were they just depraved.

[@Whittdocs]

I didn’t reveal too much on this video, because it’s so sensitive. But, it seems that it was to prey on one of the females.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

@@Whittdocs - ahhh, ok, I get it. We’ll leave it at that 👍

[@MattJ1977]

Greenlawn Cemetery Portsmouth, Ohio. Other than Roy Rogers' grandparents buried there, "Alonzo Sly", I do know a tragedy in my family in 1943 that happened in Portsmouth. My Aunt was burned in a house fire at 4 years old. While her father was asleep, she was trapped in the bathroom after setting fire to the gas heater. " Lillian Pauline Savage" 1938-1943.

[@Whittdocs]

Oh my goodness. That’s such a tough story. I don’t know about Roy Rogers grandparents. I may need to check this out.

[@StormyNight777]

I was not aware of this and I have lived in this area all my life. Good video. Thank you for doing some videos of our area.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much.

[@carolyndee4565]

What a sick and sad story? Evil has no bounds. Sadly we all live in a fallen world. It is so sad that the young girl is buried all by herself. No family members around her. Watching from Australia

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much for watching. And hello to Australia.

[@kskollections2142]

Nice to see that they are not forgotten and that their stones have been replaced. RIP!

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you for watching.

[@MsSusieq1960]

Thank you for sharing this with us. A sad but interesting story.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@trishross8359]

I found you by accident even though we follow each other on Instagram, I am a big follower of Ron and Scott, I finally noticed and I must say that I appreciate the way you show respect and I will be watching and waiting

[@Whittdocs]

You know, that is so kind of you to say. I really and truly appreciate that. Thank you so much. And let me say, welcome aboard!

[@beckybradford2718]

I have never been to this cemetery or heard this tragic story before. I love cemeteries, hearing the stories and honoring the deceased. Thanks for covering our area!!!

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate you watching. Thank you.

[@bobbauer2287]

👍 Good Job! THANKS!

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@Bowen124]

Thank you for another great story and a look back at history.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so very much.

[@melisaharris8943]

Hello from Louisville, just stumbled upon your channel's great content! Thanks

[@Whittdocs]

Hello to Louisville! Thanks so much for watching.

[@shantellbaker625]

OMG that was truly tragic. Just wow!!! Definitely gotta catch up on your vlogs. Such great history lessons and stories sir. Happy New Year 😊

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate that. Thank you so much.

[@dwaynesweeney6860]

Keep up the great work

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate that. Thank you so much.

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi. Yes this was definitely a sad and tragic story of three young people. There are definitely some crazy,manic people in this world to do such horrible crimes. RIP to the victims. Thanks again for all your great vlogs! Have a great 2022 ! Deborah Manitoba Canada

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much for watching once again.

[@randallfowler8377]

You did a fantastic job telling their story. I am glad they are not forgotten.

[@stephencarpenteri2223]

I work on ancient cemeteries in New England. These little family plots are full of mysteries, sad stories and tragedies of all kinds. Of 115 plots only two headstones reveal how the person died. One (an 11-year-old girl) was "Burnt to Death," and another, an 18-year-old male, was "Shot to Death." Well worth visiting these sites. If nothing else they prove we don't have a monopoly on misery.

[@Whittdocs]

Very interesting comment. I appreciate that so much.

[@stephencarpenteri2223]

Another interesting monument is a granite boulder engraved with the names of the Hamilton family (including Experience Walker). In the early 1700s they were ambushed, killed and scalped by Indians in nearby Alfred while on their way to their land-grant claim.

[@jackiewarren2002]

I love your videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@jrw5831]

Another interesting but sad video. If that's your Chevy in the video, I love the color!!

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much!

[@Carolbearce]

This is such a sad story said such a tragedy for the families and community.

[@Whittdocs]

Yes absolutely. Thanks for your comment.

[@kristywebb3471]

This is a great video. Thank you. I actually went to school with a man named George Ellis

[@Whittdocs]

Strange coincidence. Thanks for watching!

[@ChuckD63]

Good work as always. I have lived here my entire adult life & I have never heard this story

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much. I had never heard of it either.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello 👋 good buddy I was set to watch it and I got a phone call from my brother Im going to a veiwing and funeral tomorrow my brother mother in law Jo Callahan passed away she was a very good Christian woman and she will be missed..

[@Whittdocs]

I’m so sorry to hear about this, David.

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, CHRIS WHITT Well I've just started Watching your channel And have only seen about 10 of your videos but for what I've Seen I have really Enjoyed and Appreciated very much Such a very sad story And like you have said there was bad people Doing bad stuff back Then well just wanted to let you know that I did enjoy this story So please keep them coming and I'll keep watching take care stay safe and will see you on the next video project

[@Whittdocs]

Welcome aboard. I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the videos. It means a lot to me that you’re watching.

[@dianeburnejko2908]

Another senseless tragedy, those poor innocent children. RiP 🙏🏻. Thank you for remembering these victims & paying them respect. Hope you have a Healthy, Happy, Safe, Successful New Year. Looking forward to all 2022 will bring. 👍

[@Whittdocs]

I truly appreciate this. Thank you.

[@deannaharby5677]

There was evil then and there is evil now.....thank you for honoring these three young people-forever young.....

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for the comment.

[@marcieconant5559]

Thank you for featuring the infamous as well as the famous!

[@regularrjoe]

Nice tribute. Perhaps your viewers and subscribers would like to know the whole Ashland Tragedy story. If so, it can be found in this excellent book - "The Ashland Tragedy: Murder, a Mob & a Militia in Kentucky." The book is readily available on Amazon and at other locations throughout the world, wherever good books are sold.

[@Whittdocs]

I need to check that out myself. I would love to read more about it.

[@kimberleesmith1178]

I'm from Ashland, born and raised. I have never heard of this until tonight. Just can't believe this happened, and sad that this happened to such innocent children.

[@debroahisaacs2452]

Thanx for your great videos. Always so enjoy learning stories i never knew...my neck of the woods too and they all have stories to tell. Be safe in your travels and God bless😊😊😊😊

[@lindagibson9528]

So sad. May they R.I.P. Thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so very much.

[@stoneacresfarms9498]

Grew up and live in the area never heard this story. Thanks for sharing it

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching. I love not too far from here.

[@matthewwhitt9398]

Great video! I need to make it to the area

[@Whittdocs]

Yes, you should!

[@Corgis175]

Evil has existed since Cain killed his brother, Abel. RIP all 3.

[@Whittdocs]

So true.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Good research. Very tragic case. What a very well kept final resting place. Thank you. May they RIP. The good ole days weren’t always good and tomorrow is not as bad as it seems. 👍

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate your comment and I’m looking forward to your return.

[@TribeTaz]

Great and sad video. So sad to hear the story. Thanks for visiting their graves You ever get a chance and make it up to Ashtabula Ohio, go visit Ashtabula's Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Bad train accident in 1876 and over 90 people were killed and they are buried there.

[@joannewinter7879]

This is so sad. RIP To the victims 🙏🤲💗

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@donnaproctorbielski9910]

I'm glad the people. In that church Keep up their cemetery thank you for your caring and sharing

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate this comment. Thank you.

[@stephanienoblet8503]

Newer subscriber love Cemetery’s and Graveyards and I have always loved History thanks for telling us about the dead

[@Whittdocs]

Welcome aboard! I’m so glad that you’re here. I really appreciate it.

[@dawnhall3886]

You never disappoint! I hate so see victims he under the age of 18. Looking foward to your next one

[@Whittdocs]

I truly appreciate that.

[@dawnhall3886]

I'm so glad you look past all my typos!😂😂

[@camplife7698]

I'm wanting to take a road trip to Kentucky to visit the arc! It looks like it would be amazing to tour!

[@mellissy8599]

Thank you for coming to our city to tell about these young teens deaths. A lot of my family is buried in this cemetery, so I grew up on this story. And Ellis actually turned himself in. And there was actually a shootout with the other Ellis and Craft. People gathered by the banks of the river and when the boat came by, and started basically a shootout to kill the other prisoners who were convicted by public opinion of the crime. Our city has tried to replace the older graves. They've replace the graves to our cities founding fathers, and to some murder victims, like these 3.

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate you sharing this. Thank you so much.

[@wesleyjohnson2284]

Thank you a great video a truely but tragic story may the victims rest in peace thank you

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@donhall6051]

Just bought this book off Amazon

[@Whittdocs]

I need to do that too.

[@susan5301]

Such sad stories. God bless them all and may they be resting in peace......

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much.

[@nancyvolke237]

RIP!!!😪

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for the comment.

[@BarryKaiser-tp4lj]

May all 3 people REST IN ETERNAL PEACE

[@hippie6972]

There's always been evil. I think you put it the best for me to deal with it today. You said there's no making sense of evil.

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

[@tinylichau1529]

There was a family hit and killed while crossing a train tracks pretty much wiped out a whole family there last name was Atkins lot children in it there buried in Somerset City CEMETERY

[@Whittdocs]

Oh my goodness. Wow

[@ravensbrood3544]

Ephesians 5:16 tell us " Take every opportunity for doing good, for the days are wicked." Evil deeds have been with us since we were kicked out of Eden, they took a man that had only done good deeds, and was guiltless, and nailed him to a stake. Jesus was his name.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you for the comment. And thanks for watching.

[@christinereinhart2111]

Ashland Kentucky is gorgeous town

[@Whittdocs]

It really is. I know I take it for granted. But it is pretty.

[@SandyzSerious]

Thank you.

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate you watching.

[@BarryKaiser-c3b]

Emma's dad passed away in New Mexico.. 1836-1868

[@kaycwtchmahoney2940]

Heartbreaking and senseless crime against innocent children humans are so cruel

[@peterwhitman5575]

Great partner 🤟👍

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@billyhensley7770]

We're pretty much neighbors I live in kanawha county WV just right up the interstate from you me and my ex girlfriend spent a lot of time in this cemetery Just walking around really enjoy your videos thumbs up my friend

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks Billy! I really appreciate that, neighbor.

[@billyhensley7770]

@@Whittdocs yes sir

[@vanessahenry7238]

WOW! What was the chances you see a 'Whitt' and then it is like they showed you where to go? WHY did these men do what they did? Glad they are not forgotten!

[@rachelle82]

Don't go ghost hunting there. Dad and I brought something home! When you first walk in, it's rumored that the girl with the huge tombstone, lost her head in a car crash. We got the bright idea to take a cassette recorder and clean cassette tape, place it in the graveyard where no can find it, and come back an hour later. We turned it off in the first five minutes. You could hear voices, men talking, horses, and a woman screaming looking for her head. Never been ghost hunting since!

[@kathrynsue1986]

i find criminals last words to be interesting if you could find them please let me know thanks

[@Whittdocs]

Interesting. Thanks for the feedback.

[@rdred8693]

Mobs are terrifying.

[@Whittdocs]

For sure.

[@camplife7698]

I think our justice system is way too lenient in today's time for crimes such as murder. The justice system accepts a guilty plea for murder and sentences 25 years to life in prison for murder. I think anyone that takes the life of a child or an elderly person, should be sentenced to the death penalty. The option of a plea bargain by our justice system for a crime such as murder to someone that can at no way protect themselves should be sentenced to the death penalty

[@lindaloe]

Horribly, Sad 😔 😢Rest In Peace 🙏 To The Poor Children.Burn In Hell To The Evil 😈 Monsters Who Murdered Them. They Deserved What They Got !

[@BarryKaiser-tp4lj]

There are 42 Whitt graves there...

[@Mrswhitt_to_you]

❤️

[@debbiecooper1677]

is that rose hill

[@Whittdocs]

It’s actually Ashland Cemetery.

[@heatherIsla]

There were three killers: George Ellis, Ellis Craft and William Neil.

[@judithsingleton6593]

Did they say why they killed them?

[@Whittdocs]

Yeah, apparently he had targeted them for, we will just say sickening reasons.

[@BarryKaiser-c3b]

James Levi Carrico

[@BarryKaiser-c3b]

Are the Whitt graves ..kin to you ?

[@6stringgunner511]

1881 was a decade AFTER the Civil War. I'm gonna guess that those 3 men had participated in the war. Many people were probably suffering from mental trauma. It WAS the bloodiest most violant time in OUR countries history. NOT making an excuse for the murderers. Just sayin'.

[@Whittdocs]

Could very well be

[@MikeyArthur-u8c]

George Ellis never looked so dead as he does in that pic LOL. Ashland's my hometown

[@matthewwhitt9398]

Great video! I need to make it to the area