Legendary Luck: Timothy Dexter

[@-jeff-]

Reminds me of the saying; "There are gentlemen of character and gentlemen who are characters." This gentleman certainly sounds like the latter.

[@drshoe8744]

Cozmo Kramer's great, great, great-grandfather?

[@debbralehrman5957]

I like that!!😃

[@LeastTresCharLargo]

That is a surprisingly pleasant new saying to me. Classy too

[@peytonnorris7244]

That one's going in the quote book

[@Hawkathon]

2 thoughts: 1) “Deer” used to mean any animal used for hunting so it could’ve been in this older sense that the position of “Informer of Deer” might’ve been meant. Perhaps it was, as you said, a game warden but with a broader remit than simply deer, elk, etc. 2) Dexter’s spellings were probably phonetic because of his lack of education so they give us an interesting insight into the pronunciation of words at that time.

[@Sgt.Dornan117]

And there goes Timothy's luck again. His writings providing interesting insights as you said.

[@bartsanders1553]

It's rare day when I already know the subject of a THG video. What a character. Dexter's exploits never fail to amuse.

[@drshoe8744]

Me too, I just re-watched Mr Ballen's video on him, and am still fascinated by Timothy's story. What a character.

[@ccswelding1599]

Timothy Dexter...the only man to "Out-Gump" Forrest Gump

[@101Volts]

Not completely. Timothy hit his wife, Forrest would *never* hit Jenny, and he *would* get physical if someone assaulted her. Forrest also probably wouldn't be shooting a gun at someone in his home country over a disagreement about recent politics, maybe unless the other guy was also bringing a gun to the fight.

[@tommywright7196]

This reminds me of one of my grandpa's sayings when somebody had good luck . He would say they could fall back in poop and come out smelling like a rose

[@TheBaconStrip]

In every single episode of THG I always learn something new.

[@danielchase9583]

Love hearing about someone from the place I was born and lived for the first half of my life. In Newburyport he is still remembered. Thank you for making this video. Love your channel. 🙂

[@rebeccarivers4797]

I’m proud to have a copy of his book A Pickle for the Knowing One. I haven’t finished reading it yet, because as you said, there is no punctuation, and the spelling is so difficult, there are some words I have to research to figure out.

[@juliao1255]

What a fun episode about a most interesting character, whom I think does deserve to be remembered! Thank you.

[@davidgarner7948]

The samonella video on Timothy Dexter is one of my favorites. We miss u Sam.

[@wokeopossum4965]

Living in the hills and woods of southeast Kansas, I know so many of these types. Men and women both, I love knowing them or just knowing of them, their exploits and stories, character and lack of wherewithall makes for an interesting life around here. The old folks told so many stories about these geniuses of eccentricity in their day and those geniuses are still being made around here in the later generations. I think isolation from the bustling, confusing world allows people to develop themselves into who they truly are. God bless the eccentrics.

[@claywest9528]

It's a pity that Timothy Dexter and Emporer Norton I weren't able to meet. They would have made quite a team.

[@galeocean4182]

I was born in Newburyport. I've heard tell that if Lord T/D read something he did not like about Napoleon, he would cut off the statue's head. Only to change his mind and have another made. The page of punctuation marks was hilarious! Thanks!

[@donaldswalsky318]

Truly a self made man, as no one else would claim responsibility.

[@seanwiley558]

What I enjoy most about THG is that he brings light to people, places and things that no one talks about or has ever heard of.

[@RetiredSailor60]

Good morning from Ft Worth TX History Guy and everyone watching...

[@johnrudy9404]

Hey, retired sailor! John from NJ. Thank you to you and yours in Texas for holding the line against liberals. Always loved the desert and would love to bird hunt in Tx one day.

[@Dfturcott]

And he gets covered by BOTH the history guy AND Sam O’Nella? This guys been dead for centuries and he still keeps winning!

[@juliao1255]

Good point. It seems his legendary luck has long outlived him! I wonder how his progeny have done.

[@joshgeiger9090]

​@@juliao1255 unfortunately both of his children died childless.

[@kali3665]

Definitely, an interesting historical figure. Dexter definitely got lucky in his life.

[@dinascharnhorst6590]

What a life! Thanks for this entertaining slice of history. I laughed out loud at the Newcastle coal sale. It's nice to see The History Cat make an appearance.

[@erraticonteuse]

My parents live in Newburyport, and I always keep an eye out for his house as I come into town.

[@callenclarke371]

There's a lot of great content on KZbin, and a lot of great History, but the 'obscure colorful character piece,' to my mind, is a unique contribution of THG. You've got really great content, Lance. Keep up the good work.

[@nathanappleby5342]

Dexter reminds me of Captain Jack Sparrow, also known for his eccentricities and luck. Funny thing, he compared General Morgan to General Bonaparte, and Dexter died in October 1806 just days after Napoleon's historical defeat of the Prussians at Jena-Auerstadt. This man clearly, like others before and after him, had quite a life.

[@frankgulla2335]

What a strange character. Thank you for sharing this piece of New England history.

[@danstotland6386]

Wow! never heard of this gentleman. Thank you. For more of this sort of eccentric fellows, check out Amore de Cosmas. Both these chaps, deserve to be remembered.

[@samuelbean9928]

Luck hits once ..maybe twice, but brilliance is everlasting!

[@Woody_Florida]

I have heard this man's story many places and always assumed it could not possible be documented enough to believe. But then I saw it here....

[@HBrooks]

i've known a few very successful people over the years. they couldn't spell very well either, but had the 'Midas touch' in some ways. thank you for all the history!

[@VespasianJudea]

Sam O’nella had a video on this guy. Glad to hear your take on it. Keep it up buddy.

[@zyxwvut4740]

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[@kegsofvomitspit]

Hey, kids.

[@bryanparkhurst17]

I've come to expect quality from this channel. This story was great. I love successful eccentric people through history.

[@n-o-sent]

I am not a fortunate man or a man of fortune, however, I smile at Timothy’s story.

[@MightyMezzo]

1:01 Hello, History Cat! ❤

[@laserbeam002]

I had never heard of Timothy Dexter. Thank you for bringing his story to us and presenting it so well. Really enjoyed this post.

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

I knew a bit about him before, and downloaded a copy of his book sometime in the last couple of years (haven't gotten started on it yet), but I had no idea just how thoroughly crazy his life was. This was worth every second spent.

[@rgkavendek]

Awwww, Your kitty is SO adorable!!! 😻😻😻

[@clayhackney3514]

When are we gonna get a HG and Count Dankula collab? "Madlads that deserve to be remembered"

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

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[@HugheJassoul]

I like the punctuation block in the book, well done sir, well done!

[@tomh6183]

Thank you again for your tireless work and impeccable delivery of the most wonderful stories.

[@TRIChuckles]

I Think I know a Little about so many unusual things or people. Sometimes I listen/watch your channel and I do learn more! Then Most times I watch and realize I've never of a great story, such as this! Thank you

[@Thanatos--]

Good ole' T. Dexter. A well brined pickle indeed.

[@joebykaeby]

"None but himself could be his parallel." Honestly, what higher praise can you get?

[@jbart1411]

Like in the “Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” when the legend becomes fact print the legend. Great story

[@kitsune303]

I think "The History Cat" deserves its own channel. Beautiful dignified feline.

[@TheJargonKing]

Timothy Dexter was basically a walking case of RNGesus gone right

[@manofcultura]

He got all the figgy pudding

[@wendywhite4537]

When Legend becomes history, print the Legend. Thank you. This was very interesting

[@shawnr771]

Thank you for the lesson.

[@robertweldon7909]

What an interesting story and odd man. This is the kind of story that should be made into a movie, along the lines of True Lies. Lance, you ask for ideas for an episode. I suggest looking into the history of the International Salt Company, in Cleveland, Ohio, a monstrous salt mine under Lake Erie. Its story is quite interesting. A good one for your 10 minute style histories.

[@juliao1255]

Oooh, I'm intrigued!

[@VespasianJudea]

Yeah, I’m from Ohio, you can take tours through them too! I love Cleveland. Sand crime it’s one of the most beautiful cities in Ohio.

[@Marin3r101]

You have the best type of cat. Tuxedo cats are so awesome and well mannered.

[@Zali-cg2bv]

this is like the third time I heard the story of his life. I am learning more and more little things and will be having wiki tabs open for this guy. Every. Little. Detail.

[@jimbob3332]

It's interesting to contrast this with the Sam O'nella Academy episode on Timothy Dexter to see what versions of what legends they found.

[@honodle7219]

That was very entertaining. He sounds like someone i would have liked to know had i lived in his time.

[@jaminova_1969]

Rather amusing story Lord Dexter sounds like quite the amusing character - I have to wonder if any of my ancestors knew of him, perhaps they could have as some of them had settled in Connecticut Massachusetts and NY beginning in 1625...!!!,,,,,,...???

[@Probablybot]

Thank you, Timothy. You are an American hero like we have not seen in too long. You remind us that with just a dash of boldness and a smidgeon of constant supernatural luck, anything is possible. For some of us, our own garden filled with mislabeled statues of people we have never read about still seems like a distant dream. Just remember that Timothy never let that sort of thinking - or any other sort - get in the way of his actions! Believe! Or, as they say in French, "Ze feuveu le misosulet fu!" ,,,,,,,,,,...........;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Back in the Saddle Again Naturally

[@blackstone777]

Reminds me of the story of Emperor Norton.

[@bigsarge2085]

What a story!

[@yoinkhaha]

“The shadow, the ghost, the Mrs.-Dexter-That-Was…” -Woooow I nearly spit out my coffee. Dude kept it 💯

[@mauricedavis2160]

About Mr. Timothy Dexter, THG&TEAM, one could say he had a "Lucky Angel", watching over him, let's just say not an Angel, but close (👻)!!!🙏✨👌❣️

[@pjf674]

This is a really good one.

[@roberthatch6153]

Love this channel

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Enjoyed and liked

[@The105ODST]

I remember that a KZbin channel by Samonella academy did a video on him and it was hilarious.

[@Ivehadenuff]

Just went online to look for Newburyport Library. The widow’s walk, coppola and chimneys are gone and there is a huge addition on the left side. No mention of Dexter in the history of the library. I’m definitely stopping by soon. There is also an old bridge over the Merrimack river I use and wonder if there is any connection to this story.

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[@MondoProducer]

Luck of the Irish! I was told I got it too. Loved the history.

[@juliao1255]

Will you please be in charge of my investments? lol 😂

[@MondoProducer]

I don't always say No but when I do I mean it. Stay lucky my friends.@@juliao1255

[@iamza.]

Sam O'nella Academy has a hilarious video on this. I remember seeing that awhile ago.

[@zyxwvut4740]

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[@pconroy7571]

Love the kitty!

[@dicebed]

Wow - what a nut! Back in my day, and I'm 62 years old - these people we just called 'nuts' - and we ignored them as best we could. But if you read his book - there is no punctuation, but there is capitalization - if you just read so that a string of words begun by a capital letter is a sentence - you can kind of figure out what he is trying to say - it's all nonsense, but it does make a certain amount of sense -

[@giselematthews7949]

Love your Kitty!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tpobrienjr]

Moat excellent bow tie, sir!

[@1pcfred]

Timothy Dexter sounds like where they got Forrest Gump from.

[@howlinhobbit]

love your takes on history, but now I also love your taste in cats. please do give the moggie a scritch and let them know it’s from weird old Uncle HoHo, currently trapped in Kalamazoo.

[@johnrudy9404]

Thank you HG for carrying the advertising you have on this episode. Appreciated fully. Not sarcastic.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

I don't control the ads- those come from Google.

[@VespasianJudea]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Idc, if it helps you I’m all for it. If not then KZbin can go to h e double you know what.

[@Jack-rp6zy]

Sam o Nella also does an amazing animation of this guy

[@zyxwvut4740]

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[@nelsonnoname001]

Yessssss! The best!

[@walkercustoms]

Thank you

[@hillbilly4895]

Ha! Dexter reminds me of my uncle Frankie...except for the lucky, rich and famous part.

[@patrickbranin5243]

In 1768, $8.20 had a spending power of about $361.00 in today's dollars, which could go a long way back then...

[@texhaines9957]

Nice cat at the beginning. Due to the cat, my adult daughter watched the whole thing.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

I’ll let him know that he is appreciated. Sadly, he lost interest before I could tape the conclusion.

[@texhaines9957]

@@TheHistoryGuyChannel didn't matter for her: he was there at the start. She watched the whole thing looking for his return...or nap.

[@stanleyhape8427]

Ahhh yes the deer informer . He was a character.

[@drunkbikewrenchen6400]

History belongs to those who write it down, Therefore, history cannot be trusted to be the honest truth. It’s quite possible that the people who recorded their views concerning this man were simply jealous that he was rough around the edges yet still successful. I have encountered just this type of sentiment in my own life.

[@irunamuk]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL KITTY!!!! MORE KITTY CAMEOS!!

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

The cat’s participation in any given video depends entirely upon the cat.

[@chuckh5999]

I get the impression that the moggy was rather indifferent to Timothy , perhaps because he had heard it all before.

[@Piedog769]

He’s like the Forest Gump of the 1700s but exceedingly eccentric.

[@cbroz7492]

...cute kitty, my friend...

[@ScottMyersOfTheEarth]

I’m only surprised he did not deal in Piracy. Because, don’t all good stories involve pirates!?

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

He was likely buying and selling items that he acquired from pirates.

[@jorgecruzseda7551]

Dexter the Lucky Jester

[@capnstewy55]

These towns are silly for not accepting funds for naming rights...cough every stadium.

[@dougwalker4944]

mr kitty doesn't look happy ... let us here a purr on a hot mic...

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

He was quite content, but not so much so that he hung around to tape the conclusion. Pocky is quite emphatic in his opinions, if he didn’t want to be held you’d have known.

[@KelpieDog]

An interesting episode, I'd never heard of this guy. BTW, your cat looked a little bored, maybe he needs some mice to chase or something ..... :) (j/k)

[@Janitorscage]

I would be interested in knowing if there’s still any descents alive or Lord Dexter’s

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

No (apparent) direct descendants. His son Samuel died without issue. His daughter Nancy had a daughter about whom little is known, but who also apparently died without issue.

[@amadeusamwater]

I think Dexter was a lot smarter businessman than he was willing to let people know. If people think you don't know what you are doing, you can make some pretty good deals behind their backs.

[@danielseelye6005]

Timothy Dexter might've been the King of Chester, but was no Emperor Norton I. 😁

[@ferengiprofiteer6908]

My dad would say, with enough luck, anything will do for skill.

[@1pcfred]

You can only be so good but luck knows no bounds.

[@tedecker]

I have one of those $3 continental bills.

[@martinkineavy9039]

Nice cat

[@Wolveblade]

Some say that he is still alive….

[@jeffbangkok]

Good morning

[@ruckusracing419]

Gotta be a cousin of Emperor Norton.

[@martinphilip8998]

OMG. This is my sister’s house.