Colorado Experience: The Tabors

[@TheGravitylaws]

I'm one of the closest direct great son - I'm the son of Nathalie Laforgue, daughter of Paul Alain Louis Laforgue, son of Persis Augusta Tabor, daughter of Maxcey Tabor, son of Horace & Augusta Born and raised in France - I've been raised with Persis, born 1896, my great great mother, until i was 15yo - thx for sharing, it is very emotional to me

[@emileeholley8116]

Amazing! I was going to ask what happened to her line, they only show baby does line. How did you end up in France!?!?!? Thought her line would remain in Colorado.

[@ohmeowzer1]

The Fifties & Gravity Laws he is my great great uncle, my grandmother was his niece..he always came to NY to see grandma,,, her maiden name was Tabor,,, I have all his genealogy,,, we must be related...wish I could contact you...i, have his ancestors. Traced back to the 1500’s

[@kingkirito8090]

I'm an Daniel Walker tabor jr

[@TheGravitylaws]

@@emileeholley8116 Maxcey's son went to Europe as a cavalry officer during WWI, went back in USA with a French woman and son, my grand father born 1915 in Paris, they went back to US before to definitely come to France in the 30's

[@no_nose_diving_danny2143]

Amazing

[@bethbartlett5692]

Colorado has a plethora of Documentaries on People of Colorado and various subjects. I applaude your civic and humanitarian pride. 🏆

[@bottomup2504]

binge watching all of the videos. great content

[@abogadojon]

For Coloradoans and especially Denverites -- probably folks from Leadville, too -- the Tabors were larger than life. They were better known by far than the Kardashians (to whom they are compared in the video) because of what they represented -- all three -- and how they at first gained but then lost it. They were not merely famous for being famous. Such a humane story: longing, work, luck, victory, lust, financial setbacks and slow defeat. Then to top it off, Baby Doe spends her last years in utter poverty, guarding the mine that had brought Horace and her great wealth and finally freezing to death because she was loyal to Horace's death-bed admonition. It's far more moving than the most heart-wrenching opera because it's true. Quick personal story: my mother's father was a bank guard 80 - 90 years ago at Denver's Colorado National Bank. He said that Baby Doe would sometimes shuffle in. Her once beautiful clothes reflected her then-strained circumstances. Everyone knew her by sight. And of course everyone remembered Horace's last words to her: "Don't sell the Matchless!"

[@staceyhensley91]

I have a deep connection with Leadville and baby doe tabor! Wow!

[@jahnaroth669]

My grandmother is Ruth Tabor Preston of Vermont, she was Silver Dollars relative, Baby Does gown was so ornate, it was in the Smithsonian

[@emileeholley8116]

Is the silver tea pot and dress on display somewhere? These thing would of been amazing to see

[@ohmeowzer1]

Jahna Roth he's my great great uncle...my grandmother was Regina Tabor Dame she was born in schylerville NY,,, he came to see her several times by train..we lived right next to Vermont and I was born in Troy Ny,,, she always told me he always came by train every few years and saw her and her family....she always told me about him...she said he was kind , and very good to a lot of people...they didn't stick by him in the end,,, I know the story of the two girls,, she told me about Elizabeth and echo and their sad ending... my uncle Doug drove to leadvile a, few years ago to see the mines and opera house..he passed away last year,,, the whole family is gone now,,

[@ohmeowzer1]

Jahna your name sounds so familiar....

[@violetblue8216]

@@ohmeowzer1 What happened to the older sister. Not Silver Dollar , I do not know her story. So interesting. Have you ever been to Leadville?

[@zaker721]

Aww, the story of little Silver Dollar made me cry. Poor little one. It should have ended better for her.

[@mariamjehn7071]

I'm in love!!! Baby..Horace...what a story!!!

[@bethbartlett5692]

A most interesting story. Tragic, the subjects of real life and the human ego.

[@mazelme]

Thank you.

[@dottievillegas9122]

I have read all the books I could. Love the history.

[@erin19030]

Imagine meeting your maker from appendicitis . .

[@erin19030]

Greed!

[@ceruleanc505]

Fascinating story. Reality is so much more interesting than anything anyone can make up!

[@ohmeowzer1]

I would love to read her journals...they should publish them

[@mariamjehn7071]

Omg..I'm obsessed..can you imagine her thoughts.. please make a movie...Kevin Costner...Reese Witherspoon...xxxxooo I'm in love with this story.

[@ColoradoMartini]

As always well done. Thank you for keeping history alive

[@windstorm1000]

Its an epic story. No wonder it became an opera

[@windstorm1000]

@Sunny Quackers I agree there should be one of that awful tragedy

[@jacklongston8055]

Wow. What an amazing story. This could make an amazing film or miniseries but it's so damn sad.

[@CCMachinist]

There is a movie called Silver dollar with Edward G. Robertson that is a loosely based on Tabor.

[@zacharybowen4247]

If Horace Tabor had invested his wealth in other things like Augusta wanted his descendants would still be living on his fortune to this day.

[@dansooner1687]

“ and a nag.” 😆 I don’t know why but I laughed when I heard him say that. Also why doesn’t EVERY SINGLE STATE have an incredible outlet like Rocky Mountain PBS? Dude for real “Colorado Experience” is solid. I wish Utah would do a similar series. Except it might all be about Mormon history which I’ve gotten my fill of already.

[@Socasmx]

I would love a non-mormon Utah history. I know most of the stories as told by Mormon but not much else.

[@windstorm1000]

I feel for Augusta. She got a raw deal for all her loyalty. Horace got a mid life itch and baby doe arrives. Grand opera arrives. A western aida- 2 women fighting it out. classic triangle.

[@sharlenebrown8237]

It's really interesting. I lived in Leadville for awhile and loved it.

[@kaidgardner2922]

i love this story

[@ohmeowzer1]

He is my great great uncle...he was my grandmother’s uncle,, .my grandmother ’s maiden name was Tabor,,, uncle horace came by train to see them when she was a little girl,, I have his family tree

[@mariamjehn7071]

My Lord... insisting you make a major motion picture ...Kevin Costner..Reese Witherspoon.,come on.... fantastic story!!!!

[@mariamjehn7071]

@Sunny Quackers most crucial terrible time...so terrible...why???? What the hell ???

[@mariamjehn7071]

I cannot even stand it ...

[@mariamjehn7071]

Please generate a movie. Love from Ocean Park Maine...xxxxxxooooo

[@mariamjehn7071]

My Lord...love you sweetheart..what a great history you have!!! Xxoo

[@Beachboy-sg4qx]

Nothing is forever that’s the name of this story

[@mariamjehn7071]

So very beautiful story..Someone...please make a major motion picture!!!

[@mariamjehn7071]

Sand Creek is the most horrorid ..I cannot even say more. .slayes me....love from Maine

[@canamm]

I've been to Leadville, the Tabor Opera house and the Matchless Mine. I sat in the shack while a lady talked about Baby Doe and the history of the Matchless. The Matchless shack has a creepy feel to it. There are spirits there, two of them are Baby Doe and someone she was involved with in life. I don't know who it was was but he is very strong and stays with her there in the shack. I never felt the presence of Horace, but Baby Doe and this other man were there the day I was there. I could feel their presence, in the corner of the shack.

[@retlasm]

An interesting little fact Horace and Baby Doe are buried at Mt Olivet Cemetery there at 44th and Youngfield in Wheat Ridge.

[@J0SHTHOMAS-rw6hm]

Augusta has a fine old west grave at the riverside pioneer cemetery. I visit her often.

[@Yo_Cutty]

Definitely a lesson to be learnt here!.

[@MoaByte-v2z]

I'm grateful to grow up in Leadville even if after the mining bust. Amazing people up there even now even if not the Jetset. My 4th grade teacher told us stories of her actually meeting Baby Doe and how she died. I was held as a baby by Leadville's last cathouse Madame (so my dad said). It really was 4ft of snow , uphill both ways.

Leadville Colorado was Home to the 10th Mountain Division; any plans to do the story?

[@NAHAJI133]

I used to have my Colorado License plate 10th Mtn. for years until the 10th Mtn threw a fit and would not allow them any longer. Why they did that I have no idea.

[@mariamjehn7071]

Kevin Costner as H.A.W...Reese Witherspoon as Baby!!!

[@riverraisin1]

The same gambler's attitude that made him rich was also his downfall.

[@dwightstjohn6927]

Men didn't listen to advice, especially from their wives. My uncle that kept his money had a wife that kept the books. He kept his. And she made sure of it.

[@jacklongston8055]

I kind of like how his more prudent ex-wife ended up doing better without him.

[@s_nunyabiznez]

This video caught my eye, since I am a Tabor (east coast). It was interesting to watch, and I do feel sad for both Augusta (side note: I internally cheered at her post-divorce success) and Baby Doe. Hopefully soon, I can visit this part of Colorado and see some of these places for myself.

[@Socasmx]

And "the nag" became a rich woman on her own, while the ex-husband and mistress turned wife died destitute. What a twist.

[@mariamjehn7071]

Sweet Baby...she had pride..

[@timothybinns7420]

Does anyone know the music being played from 23:12 - 25:42? It's been haunting me for DAYS

[@moritztabor7804]

Greetings from Germany😁

[@bingeltube]

Recommendable

[@jimholmes2555]

The Tabor House in Central City. Baby Does face painted on the floor. I don't know if it is still there, But something to look for.

[@oksana_priluki]

Новое. Для меня. Все впервые

[@monicacaldera2408]

I think it’s sad that Baby Does daughters never really checked on or took in their Mother.

[@getcholife7053]

How did Prof. Convery arrive at such absurd, romanticized conclusions? Cleary the moral of the story is what goes around comes around.

[@Socasmx]

Agreed

[@rogerdale5451]

At 16 minutes in, why is there music from the 1940s playing?

[@franreid8203]

Don't get how some wealthy, famous people don't save for a rainy day.

[@stevedawson6601]

Augusta Tabor is buried at Riverside Cemetery

[@lisakaufmann498]

Hey, when one of Pete's bloodlines enters the room, there is nothing like it. It's like a warm blanket with a buzz on a cold and clammy rainy day, and you will say and do anything not to leave it, and that's how he gets you. From there he will take you down into the sad story of his werewolf ancestry beset with sadness. And from there, you will be addicted to its depression, and accused by Soviets of being a traitor if you ever leave him. It's all Pete.

[@stellanatore]

And you could probably still secure a shady divorce in Durango :D

[@shirleysmith9955]

money

[@Frederick-t8t]

Nothing wrong with being beautiful and knowing it. NOTHING!

[@bunnygaffney2765]

I would love to know what happened to her children

[@lisakaufmann498]

Plus I'm wondering how long did Miss Augusta get to live, and how did she die? How can we truly be sure Mr. Tabor wasn't already married when they met (claypoop)?

[@ohmeowzer1]

Nasty I never heard of his hygiene yikes..blech,, , ..

[@erin19030]

Porky Doe?

[@mariamjehn7071]

Kevin Costner...Reese Witherspoon...please Jesus make us a great movie!!!!!!!;!;;

[@johnheath4305]

At some point risk becomes gluttony

[@gianatabor]

ANY TABORS IN THE COMMENTS ?!?!Where the family at?!😂

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

What is it, that the women in Colorado, look 30 years older then they are? I travel nursed through Denver, etc, in the 1990's and women STILL looked old & used up, then. Geez.....wear face cream or something. It is a dry climate, invest in face cream. Sad....to be ONLY known for your lavish lifestyle, rather then being intelligent, honorable, etc.

[@dwightstjohn6927]

@ Sunscreen STILL isn't commonplace. I was just down in Laughlin, Nv. and southern California and no one knew what I was talkiing about. I use it due to both age and I'm at 4,000 feet in the Rockies. Sun up here feels like I'm in a microwave on blast sometimes!!!! \

[@kingkirito8090]

I'm Daniel Walker tabor I was born in 1990

[@dragon90815]

He shouldn't have left her and kept baby.

[@benjantzen8910]

Ego and Pride becomes the Fall. Do not be mistaken: God's Bible is Truth. Do the right thing and blessings come when you give the LORD respect. It says many times in the Bible that wise man will be blessed, but a sinner/deceiver/liar will be scorned. Maybe not even in this life...but in the next.

[@Beachboy-sg4qx]

She was a hot cake

[@catholiccrusader5328]

I once had a job associate who was good looking, attracted pretty women like bees to honey, worked hard only to lose his butt messing around with other women. When he divorced a very good woman friend of our family, he lost it all but she got it all. This guy was a millionaire but infidelity was his downfall. As a side note he wouldn't give me the time of day.

[@dwightstjohn6927]

sounds like my dad! always "his" money and then he "hides" it by giving it to a son that is a double bankrupt, never worked, and didn't ask for reports. It disappeared! sounds like these guys have little software "burps" in their brain, something like software that doesn't quite work sometimes, and that makes them vulnerable. And they don't take advice or ask for guidance, either!

[@ceruleanc505]

I work for someone like that right now. They're like Maverick from Top Gun writing checks their lives can't cash..

[@judylivingston8145]

Turned off pbs as soon as pride flag featured

[@russellkitchner4908]

What’s with the stupid, obligatory, annoying background music that refuses to stay in the background?

[@WitchesArtAndWeed]

Diversification was the best financial advise he could have ever been given.