Outlaw Red Rube: The King of The Outlaws

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@christinacooper2814]

I LOVE THIS STORY AND MY HUSBAND AND I LIVE NOT FAR FROM DUCK HILL , MS. YOU ARE AWESOME ❤❤❤

[@primesspct2]

I cant wait until my Mother in law gets your book! I am so excited, she will be so surprised! She is like my own Mom in so many ways, and she is who taught me about Appalachia, and instilled deep love of it in my heart. Some days I miss it so much, and I know she does too. Thank you for sharing your story telling gift with us! May God honor you hard work and bless you for it!

[@illmerica322]

Sorry to ask here but what kind of mic do you use?

[@TracyPrice-qf3zy]

Ll😊😊❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@PlayboyHustler]

One of your best stories yet. I like Rube Burrow. It's a shame he didn't live long enough to meet the woman who would have been the next love of his life. RIP 'The Outlaw' Rube Burrow

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes, sir Craig I appreciate that man. He had a half of a life and a heck of a story that needs to be remembered.

[@Kaye-lu1xu]

He's my 1st cousin 5x removed

[@martyhowell4043]

Very handsome dude in that clean-shaven photo. Reminds me of Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy. They were still free & clear after 3 or 4 robberies! Some people never know when to quit.

[@svtcobra615]

I think it's pretty warm where he is, probably not resting in peace as you hope.

[@timanctil8225]

This channel deserves WAY more views and subscribers...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Heck yeah brother I appreciate the support and Sharon and commenting and liking really helps other folks find this channel

[@hannahbotanica3311]

It just gets better and better!

[@laserbeam002]

Rube and his brother had stole enough money they could have simply disappeared. But, they started to crave the excitement and danger. Also, they became too cocky and over confident. They were brave but a bit stupid. Really enjoyed this post. Thank you. Great channel.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much laserbeam you’re right, they could’ve just disappeared

[@ronallens6204]

They had to increase the risk to maintain the thrill level.. that is what usually gets them all

[@nomadpi1]

"... brave but a bit stupid..." That's what "brave" is; "stupid."

[@laserbeam002]

@@nomadpi1 No brave isn't stupid. Real bravery is facing your fears and doing what you have to do.

[@carolseeley]

I really enjoyed this story and when you took a pause to talk about your book, I spoke out loud "Don't you Part Two me, JD!" and scared the dog. : )

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

haha part 2! haha! im not gonna do you like that. My apologies to the dog :)

[@ChrisHughes-q1v]

That's funny.

[@LeveretteJamesClifford1955]

I own a pistol that was used in an attempt to stop Rube from robbing the Christmas night express train at Duck Hill. In my research, helped getting started by man who knew his history and was a volunteer railroad historian for the old ICC Howard Bahr, who sent me copies from a book he had, there is a story about Rube being in Texas at a bar where another man also sitting at the bar pulled his pistol on Rube. Rube offered to buy the man a drink and when the man raised the glass, Rube pulled his gun and shot him dead.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

😯

[@cindyspear86]

The ever-so-subtle use of "chimbley" made great storytelling even better. ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I can’t help it. I got it. Honestly, I’ve said it that way my entire life.

[@kmarch6630]

​Me too.

[@rickmeisch643]

The music you have is just alone worth listening to! Yes sir Rube was a dastardly guy for sure .

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much I really put a lot of effort into the music on these stories

[@stella-vu8vh]

@@TheAppalachianStorytellerhow long have you been making and writing music?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@stella-vu8vh Since I was a boy. I taught high school orchestra for 20 years, I have a bachelors, masters and doctorate in music

[@nomadpi1]

Rick. thank you fir using the word. "dastardly." Egads, the caper is afoot!

[@alexandraayeone1470]

Yes!! I actually fist - bumped the air when I saw you've uploaded this. I've just woken up at a friend's house in England with a raging hangover (self - inflicted - no sympathy please LOL 😅) so being able to kick back and listen to your story on my day off is like heaven 😊 Thanks JD 😊 Great music as always x

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

"self inflicted raging hangover" I literally laughed out loud. Boy I know that feeling

[@glasair38sr]

@@TheAppalachianStorytellerI like to state that ‘I must’ve overserved myself.’ ;-)

[@MichaelSmith-990]

JD I enjoy these stories so much and appreciate the time and research that support them. Thank you kindly Sir.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Michael really appreciate your support and your kind comments. Hope you have a great day out there today. It’s beautiful here in East Tennessee clear skies and sunny.

[@MrsBridgette2012]

I’m a real sissy, never watch violent movies or shows, or even read such books, but I can listen to you spin a tale.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well, Miss Bridget, I am certainly glad that you’re here and happy that you listen to the story and I hope you’re having a fabulous day

[@thesoulthatburns]

The day may come when you find you're the complete opposite.

[@jamesausbrooks6337]

I love hearing you tell a story. I listen mostly while I'm at work or driving, helps keep me awake and alert.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much James! BTW, if I havent sent you a free sticker for being a member, email me at [e-mail] and I'll send you a free one as a thank you!

[@billyFNbones]

I do the same. It makes my work day go by so much faster

[@jamesausbrooks6337]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thanks! I'll do it now.

[@JWheeler331]

I grew up on land that my great grandmother bought from Rube. We are from the same hometown. As a kid my grandmother took me to see his grave and told me the story of Rube. She also took me to the local newspaper which sold a book on him. That started my love for “Wild West” history except this was in Alabama and he was my very own Billy The Kid figure.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

He was famous in Alabama

[@JWheeler331]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Still is in our home town. A few years ago we had a Rube Burrow gathering for family and friends of Rube and people interested in his story. His grandson was there. He was in his 90s at the time. He brought in a shoe box and inside the shoe box was all the original Rube Burrow photos. Anyone you’ve seen online or in books he had the original tintypes in that box. It was pretty amazing to see and hold the originals. I am somewhat unique because our family land once belonged to Rube and I am related to Rube through marriage and also related to Moses Graves, the post master whom he killed.

[@JWheeler331]

Glad to see you do this story. Rube should definitely have more about him. The video has a few inaccuracies but the one I want to address is the rifle. The rifle in his coffin and that he loved so much was not from his childhood. It was a Marlin model 1888 in 38-40. I have seen this rifle personally and it’s still a beautiful rifle. The rifle itself was a somewhat rare rifle with only a few thousand made. Not sure where he picked it up at but he must have loved it. He was captured because he was walking in the rain with it and wanted to get it indoors. He went to the house of two black men so he could clean it and they jumped him capturing him. Then when he escaped the courtroom where he was chained to the floor he went back after the rifle instead of leaving, ultimately dying in the gunfight.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

“Not sure where he picked it up but he must have loved it”

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

If they had not become so greedy (and stopped after the first two trains), they may have gotten away with it for the rest of their lives. They were smart; but, not smart enough to stop. What became of Outlaw Red Rube's children? My favorite cookies are Ginger Snaps (with a hot cup of plain black tea). You are correct. This is the first time I have ever heard of Outlaw Red Rube. However, I have seen that picture of him in his coffin before.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yeah, that photo of his coffin is iconic, but like you said many people don’t know his story. Hopefully, this video will help his legend live on.

[@xandra-hp6lr]

Thank you once again for an amazing story. Every night I listen to your stories before I go to sleep. Hubby even wants to listen. This one reached deep as desperation makes one do things. It does not matter how you were raised. Even though he was a killer, his poor parents did not deserve how they got his body back.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate you listening to the videos every night. Tell your husband, I said thank you too and you’re right sometimes life chooses you and you don’t choose the life.

[@kina18]

He didn't have to become a criminal because he grieved the loss of his wife. He had two children to live for plus a nice ranch. Should put all that energy into raising his kids and building a legacy for them from the ranch, something they could be proud of him for.

[@xandra-hp6lr]

@@kina18 i agree. I was shocked how he turned out and his brother. He had so much to live for.

[@Jammo1978]

I'm from Manchester, UK 🇬🇧 and I love hearing all these stories about the past 💯

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

So glad to have you here from across the big pond, my friend, greetings from the hills of East Tennessee

[@Jammo1978]

@TheAppalachianStoryteller thanks my friend ❤️ been watching your channel for a while now and will continue to do so 👍 love the way you tell these stories, you've got a real nack of setting the scene 💯

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much! I do my best to let you get a glimpse into of the characters head. @@Jammo1978

[@Jammo1978]

@TheAppalachianStoryteller and you do it well my friend, much appreciated for your reply aswell 👍 😉

[@allen480]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller..And greetings to you sir from central Arkansas!

[@rustylynch2]

It's amazing to think that greed was there downfall.. necessity drove them to do wrong, greed got them caught. Also,about 9 minutes in, I'm not sure what song it was or who's playing it,but it is absolutely spot on perfectly timed with the motion of the train. All the music was good, but that was perfection. Well done.. standing ovation!! ❤ I can't imagine the look one his mom and dad's face when his body came toppling off the train.. that was a bit much.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

The government was definitely trying to send a message to ma and pa. And thanks for your musical comments as always, I really appreciate it Rusty. Have a good one brother.

[@Jo-kf3iv]

One of your best videos yet! Congrats on surpassing 100k Subscribers, been watching for the past few months all the way from London, UK

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much and so glad to see you that you’re here. Hope it’s a beautiful day in London. It’s clear skies and sunny here in the hills of East Tennessee.

[@Jo-kf3iv]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller its honestly been a pretty nice winter, bit windy but recently its been perfect, light jacket weather lovey to be outdoors!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

What a story!! I think if Rube hadn’t gotten greedy for money, he would’ve loved a good life elsewhere, or back with his parents & his children. Whatever happened to Rube’s children?? I sure do love these stories JD! I recommend everyone buying The Appalachian Storyteller book!! I did, and I can hardly put it down! Where else can you get great stories by the king of storytelling for $20?? Contact JD today and buy his book before he runs out!! JD, blessings always my friend! ❤️✝️😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Betty. I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying the book. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank you JD! Yes sir! Your book is awesome….and I can hear your voice reading to me from the pages!! Blessings always! ❤️✝️

[@chrisking6598]

Good find for that farmer.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

yes sir, still waiting on my gold

[@Danny.Spurling]

I live near Brooksville, Alabama, where rube was once cornered, where a shootout ensued. A deputized cutizen was killed,and rube escaped after kidnapping a woman who was later released unharmed. The person killed was buried in a local cemetery, where his epitaph reads "killed by Rube Borrow", btw there was no "s" in his last name. He was the only man in history to rob a train alone

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for sharing that info

[@letsdothis9063]

Been to Brooksville several times. Had a buddy from there. His fa,ily owned land in Noxubbee County MS. So I actually met him in Macon. But anyway, he was a character, to put it lightly.

[@cherimolina2121]

The bond to a rifle is a powerful thing. I've had the one my daddy gave me for 50 years. Darn near my right arm through my younger years. Thankfully, God had and still has me by the other arm. He's a more powerful bond! Good story. God bless!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You got that right. I did my best to make a point of that bond throughout this story. Because like you my father gave me a rifle, right before he died. Yet, someone stole it when I was in my 30s, I put a 1000 dollar reward for it in the newspaper but I never saw it again.

[@charliepc56]

Red Rube was the classic outlaw who, out of hardship, turned to a life of crime which quickly escalated to murder, and he just couldn't stop. Great story! Thanks JD!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Charlie. Hope you guys are doing great in your neck of the woods.

[@charliepc56]

Thanks JD! We are just fine up this way, And we send well wishes to you and your's in your neck of the woods.@@TheAppalachianStoryteller

[@TheMrsCourville2022]

Rube Burrows is a known outlaw in Vernon Alabama where he’s buried. They have booklets about him in the library and city hall. Heard about him my entire life, thank you for the story!!! Even though we’re only in the foothills of Appalachian Mountains, we’re still a part of the history of them❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

glad you enjoyed it my friend!

[@JWheeler331]

I am from Vernon also and grew up on family land that once belonged to Rube.

[@rodgale40]

From nova scotia canada here i am in awe of your stories and storytelling please keep them coming

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much my friend so glad to have you here. Hope it’s a beautiful day there in Canada. It’s clear skies and sunny here in the hills of East Tennessee.

[@tammypetruzzi9191]

Thank you for this! My dog is very sick and this helped to distract my mind while waiting to see the vet. I enjoy your story telling very much!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Tammy, hope the pups alright

[@tammypetruzzi9191]

She didn’t make it. 💔

[@jeffscott8323]

Man you done got me hooked on. These stories. Love true history. Especially from the Appalachians. Mountains. Is better than watching TV

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Jeff. Hope you have a great night brother.

[@jeffscott8323]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ten Fo. You too.

[@WillowsGarden]

Good morning JD! Another riveting story of greediness that always seems to come full circle with the law. Red Rube and his brother chose a path that never ends well. Thanks for another great story JD, enjoyed it. Have a blessed weekend!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Willow. Hope you had a great week and I hope this weekend is even better for you. It’s beautiful sunshine and clear skies here in Tennessee today.

[@WillowsGarden]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller yes, beautiful warm sunshine ☀️

[@StMiBll]

What a life to be remembered! I do thoroughly enjoy the outlaw stories. Great work as always!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much my friend, hope the weather is nice for you today, its sunny and clear skies here in East TN

[@dwightharber4873]

Excellent JD, Excellent story. Rube reminds me of a gambler that wins big but doesn't know when to quite then he looses . Thank you JD for another great story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I couldnt have said it better!

[@johnjessey6955]

Great story again JD! Thank you my friend. You do know, with all the comments about your music that you play on these videos. I do believe you compose and play most of the instruments. If you ever composed a CD of this music, I’m sure a lot of folks would buy that. I know I definitely would. Thanks again. JJ. ☺️❤️💪🏼

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I have considered doing a CD of the music. #goals

[@SMoore-js6fy]

Like the symbolism of the rifle carried through the entire story. Short stories are a craft which you have mastered.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m glad you caught that about the rifle. It was truly a story that I tried to connect to his life.

[@stewartsomerville7316]

another great story way back in Scottish history they used to have what was called a chenichy probably not how it was spelled as it was Gallic but anyway he was a wanderer of the highlands and islands telling his news and stories for a meal and shelter for the night sadly a thing that has all but gone but you carry it on in a new chapter keeping stories and history alive in your way a good story teller of your proud self reliant people who trace there kin back to Scotland and Ireland and as a bye word i did my DNA ancestry and it said i was 96 percent Scottish and when i looked at where i had common ancestry you couldn't believe how proud i was when the only place in the America i had common ancestry was yes you guessed it Appalachia its all in the genes thank again for your time and effort you put in Best Wishes and Kind Regards Stewart

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Stewart, ill look into this!

[@brianhayes7618]

Alright here we go diving into the criminals of the wild west which I have a great interest in. Stagecoach ,bank and train robbers. Professional gamblers.bounty hunters and guns for hire. I also enjoy stories of Professional lawmen who had great success in their jobs. All this will provide you with years of stories. Always enjoy this was another great one

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I hope you’re right brother. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Appreciate you.

[@CrazyArt-r5e]

Good story. I’d never even heard of Rube before now. He was a brave one to keep on robbing those trains. Or maybe he was just hoping his luck would run out, kind of like a slow, drawn out death. I’m sure the loss of his wife fueled the outlaw side of him. A good looking young man. Sad story but really an ‘edge of your seat-what’s gonna happen next’ thriller. I couldn’t believe he kept on robbing the trains. Good one JD. You’re the master storyteller.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

He really was bold. I mean eight trains who has ever robbed a trains, and then robbing so many single-handedly.

[@scottblack3381]

Happy Saturday morning, JD! And the best way to start the morning is sittin' with you while you spin the Saturday morning yarn! And I meant what I said and I said what I meant, you're the best storyteller, 100 percent! See ya next time, friend.........

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks scott good to see you this morning brother. Hope you enjoy this tale about this forgotten outlaw

[@maverickweldiing8621]

Great story he was definitely a man of adventure once he got started😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

he sure was!

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

I love the outlaw series! These are my favorites. You do such a great job storytelling that it’s easy to put yourself into the story! Especially when it’s familiar!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Grumpy, I enjoyed seeing the world thru Rubes eyes the past week researching, writing and producing his story. He lived a heck of a life

[@farrislaura]

Your right never heard of Red Rube before. That was an excellent story telling you did again! It is sad what happened to his wife though. Not uncommon for back in the day for the yellow fever to be rampant.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yeah, they say in some years the graveyard would just be full of tombstones with the exact same date on them

[@michaelstusiak5902]

I appreciate hearing stories with a bit of humor and an edge. And yes, I did recognize that photo of Rube's body. Thanks again.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I splashed in a bit of humor, im glad you picked up on it Michael. Hope all is well up north brother

[@michaelstusiak5902]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller sunny.....upper 50's.....no snow!!!!

[@davidgutierrez1729]

Doing yard work listening to your stories makes the time go by like that 🫰. Thank you for sharing such unique and historic content, I hope people don’t forget the importance of knowing and learning history to make our current day better, or else we are destined to repeat it!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Brother!

[@soniaclayton3563]

Such a great story I have never heard of him in history so I learned something new today thank JD FROM Shrewsbury UK

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Sonia great to see you here today from across the big pond greetings from East Tennessee

[@theimmortalgrenadier3851]

I've watched every video about Rube Burrow on here. That guy story and epic tale is very underrated for some reason. I was surprised when I found this video, It wasn't possible that I missed it somehow, in-fact it was uploaded only 12 days ago :D Thank's for posting sir, excellent stuff! Greetings from Northern Italy 👍🏻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks and glad you found us!

[@davidbigbee3556]

Best episode yet!!!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 🙏

[@sharonfreemanpace1011]

Rube weren't no different than Jesse and Frank James except the James Boys robbed because they felt they had been wronged by the railroad. Another excellent story JD. I anxiously await the next one! Oh I passed your book on to my son. He his now in the middle of reading it.I told him HE needs to hop on over here and like and follow you too.❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Sharon appreciate you buying the book and even more happy that you’re sharing it with your family and friends. Hope you have a fabulous day. It’s clear skies and sunshine here in East Tennessee today.

[@vickielancaster7054]

I love the stories. Even replay on my lunch at work. Thank you JD. Guess I will rewatch this one now.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Vicki I love that you watched them twice. It really helps me. Thank you.

[@simplycountry4496]

That's crazy ! His Texas escapades are in the areas I ran as a young man and Genoa Ark as a grown men. Excellent story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well, how about that? That’s cool man.

[@simplycountry4496]

@TheAppalachianStoryteller Another outlaw ran the area of southwest Arkansas, where Genoa is as well as northeast Texas. Tennessee born Cullen Baker. The small town of Bloomburg TX in Cass County has a festival every year named after him.

[@JeanBray-cj3lu]

I eagerly await stories from you daily. It takes me back to my youth listening to the radio. Storys from The Shadow, The lone Ranger, and Wild Bill Hickock and many more. Thank you from the bottom of my heart💜💜💜👏👏👏

[@JeanBray-cj3lu]

P S. My childrens initials are J D. AND D J.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend. I’m so glad to have you here. Make yourself at home.

[@timlenard1646]

im not sure if it's a 1st, but to actually see your face is a 1st for me. its good to finally see the face of the man who i enjoy listening to so much...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much for that brother. Yeah I don’t post myself on here too often. Don’t want to creep folks out. 😂

[@rebeccasblingingboutique4762]

Jd these stories you tell us are always great 🎉😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Rebecca!

[@robbie5984]

Good morning and happy Saturday!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Morning rob hope you had a great week brother and hope you enjoy this video. Stay safe out there.

[@robbie5984]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I did have a great week and I hope you did the same! It was a really cool video this week. I hope wherever you are, is warmer than here and you are staying safe also.

[@melissavancleave8686]

Ive seen his picture before, but never heard the story. Loved the humor. Thanks

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

He had a heck of a life- bold as hell

[@marionbowler5440]

You are an amazing story teller, could listen to you all day, thank you for sharing your hard work with us ❤️ And please continue. 🇨🇦

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Marion, I really appreciate your support. I may have asked you before, but where in Canada are you located?

[@marionbowler5440]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ontario

[@R2WD2]

I absolutely love the history, and what great stories. I always feel like i am right there watching it unfold, The Appalachian Storyteller you never cease to entertain me. thank you! 👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Im so happy you enjoyed! Thanks so much for your support, it's what keeps this channel going. Thank you!

[@myerstalesofappalachia]

Ole rube was sure enough a character

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes sir he lived quite a life

[@CarolVandergriff]

What great story so happy for the farmer that got to keep the money

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m still waiting on my buried treasure to be dug up in the backyard

[@grantlawrence611]

Beautiful music captures the mood and times beautifully.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Grant. I’m glad to hear that. I’m always trying to select the best music to tell these stories.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

Perfect timing. I needed a well told and enjoyable tale today. Thank you, friend, for accomidationg me.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You're very welcome Grumpy, hope all is well brother. Thanks for your support!

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

JD, you done it again. This was a great story. Thank you for working so hard to bring these fine stories.❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Judy I’m glad you enjoyed it. It sure was fun trying to get inside of his head for the past week researching and writing the story.

[@bessiemann7468]

I have been busy with the first of the month and missed this What a great story I sure enjoy listening to your stories

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Bessie I hope you’re having a great day

[@user-jl5rx9yx2p]

plum excited after hearing this story. Duck Hill, MS is just a few miles from where I hunt. That was an awesome story, I have never heard of Red Rube until now.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend

[@lisabarnes4653]

Great Story JD!! My Sister in law lives near Milton, and we’re about 7 hours down from her. This made the story even more interesting to me! Thanks for all the work you put in to these productions! The music is always spot on and amazing, and never overpowers your narration. Not to mention all the research done beforehand. Well done my friend!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Lisa 💜

[@stevefeatherston4977]

As always, I really enjoyed this story …

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Steve, hope you have a wonderful day

[@Tattedup85]

Love all the history and stories of tough times and tougher people please keep doing what your doing 👍👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@jamessmith7691]

I always like the details you tell. This was another in the long line of great stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much James, I do my best out inside of the characters head, have a great Saturday beother

[@appalachiaunsolved]

greatness!

[@TroyFutureExpat]

Well, dang it all anyway. There goes the thought of searching for that gold. 😅 I'm glad the farmer got to keep it. Great story, JD. Take care.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Can’t wait till the day I find a bunch of gold in my yard

[@jamesb3511]

Mr. Phillips, you have knocked it out of the park again!!! For me personally I think of you as a modern day Mark Twain/Rudyard Kipling story teller and there is not many like you left.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

wow! what a compliment! I have so much respect for those you listed, very humbling!

[@jamesb3511]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I don't try to waste words ,. son don't let anyone tell you that what your doing is not important.!

[@alanleemaxwell831]

As soon as I heard your storytelling skills, I subscribed instantly, many thanks!! 🙏🇬🇧❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

So glad to have you here, my friend greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee

[@alanleemaxwell831]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller thank you! Reciprocal greetings from the cold north east coast of England! 🙏🇬🇧

[@lowbrow_industriez]

These ones are definitely my favorite.... And the one about the guy growing the huge beard. Lol💯👍😎

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yeah, that was quite a story about oh Sam’s beard wasn’t it?

[@brendaeaves1079]

This Was So Great I Had Never Heard Of This Outlaw😊Thanks For Sharing

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Brenda!

[@robertduncan5696]

Thank you for your videos you are absolutely the best storyteller in my opinion Thank you for sharing and the work you do it's Appreciated

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Robert. I hope you’re having a fantastic day brother it’s a beautiful day to be alive here in East Tennessee.

[@rtaylor8322]

Another Great story, JD! Thanks for posting these stories. The pictures, the production and your narrative are excellent!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much I really appreciate that and thank you for commenting. It really helps me keep producing these stories.

[@dalewoodall788]

Another Awesome story! Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Dale hope everything’s doing good down in the great state of Mississippi. It’s blue skies and sunshine here in East Tennessee today.

[@likhound]

Great story, I really enjoyed hearing it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much my friend. Hope you have a fabulous Saturday.

[@KathysTube]

Great story...it really shows how much things can change in no time... thanks JD 😎👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Kathy you got that right? You never know what this life is going to throw at you next. Hope you’re having a wonderful day and your neck of the woods.

[@KathysTube]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thanks! Hope you're enjoying the warmer dry weather too 😊👍

[@debicorwin6978]

I sure love your stories. I look forward to each and every one. Thank you so much.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Much my friend appreciate you watching and I hope you have a great Saturday

[@edwardh1591]

Really enjoyed the story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Edward, hope you have a great Saturday brother

[@stevenparsons2391]

Another great video this is gonna be a good day thanks jd

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Stephen it definitely is a beautiful day here in East Tennessee, clear skies and sunshine

[@stevenparsons2391]

Yeah beautiful day to go fishing too

[@Keith-bx1gl]

It seems all those old time outlaws were in great physical shape to stay hidden in the wildernes. Excellent narrator.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you so much.

[@adamparsons1725]

17:43"to where ALL criminals go to retire. FLORIDA.." 😲😲 Florida Man origin story? 🤣🤣 My Scotts Irish Brother, you never cease to thrill! You were correct, I never heard of him. Now I have, and what a story! Talk about a life changing loss? I wonder what he could have been and/ or accomplished, if not for Yellow Fever? Eh, probably wouldn't have heard of him. I wonder if he knows that he is remembered? That is something.... I reckon? Being remembered. I bet that farmer's family remembers Rube! Oh, I understand having a rifle worth dying for. I have one myself. Kind of odd to think about it like that, but absolutely is a fact. That little fact brought Rube's story to a relatable place, if you know what I mean? The abuse after death...WOW. I wonder if they knew his Ma, was a Granny Witch? In a good way, as she was a healer. Being said, she might have known about the darker stuff too? Her 'Yellow Fever' moment? Lord knows what my ma would do.... HMM? NOW I wonder what happened to those fellers, that did that....

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m glad you caught that little Florida line I threw in there I thought it was funny

[@stevehill8429]

Another classic....keep e'm coming brother...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Steve hope you had a great day brother and I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@levijohnson5296]

Hey JD! Just ordered the book the other night! Cannot wait. Love from Kingsport!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it!

[@leesmith8646]

What another great story, I love Alabama and the south. 👍

[@martybeard6714]

Great story thanks!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Marty!

[@countrymuch2017]

Rube has been an old story from our area. There's lore of a cave near here along side the old railroad bed (by what was the highest trestle easy of the Rockies until it was removed) he was said to have held up in. Appreciate your videos and these astounding stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much my friend. Thanks for sharing about the cave.

[@drewharvell3728]

Some of my kin folks probably knew him or if him. My family settled south of Milton in Holley FL. They would take a one lane wooden bridge across yellow river to Milton for trading and what not. Great story JD. Appreciate what you do brother.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That’s cool thanks for sharing that Ted bit of information about the yellow river

[@gillbaldwin712]

Thank you and now I'm off on a Google search for Victor Talking machines I presume they are a phonograph but talking records ? Every time I listen to one of your stories I end up in a rabbit hole of discovery thank you again

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes they are and they’re really cool back when I was a teacher I had a principal who had a party at his house one night and he had several of them that he had had for decades that he bought from auctions. They were really cool.

[@mitologijaiokultizam7608]

Great story, my friend. I love your wonderful and picturesque storytelling, especially because it's apllys on the Appalachian region, being how much I love North Carolina, (it's one of my favorite regions on the entire world, and most certainly my favorite in the US.) That being said, I think it's implied that I would really love to hear some specific North Carolina story from you, my friend. But never mind if you did it or not, even as it is, you are doing an amazing job with your channel, and you have all of my attention and respect. Much love, and best wishes from far away Serbia, southeast Europe. Igor🥰🙏🇷🇸❤️🇺🇲🍻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’ve done three stories on North Carolina, look up the doorstop, and will call her Polly and Essie Dessie and Bessie

[@mitologijaiokultizam7608]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Oh, thank you for teling me my friend, and thank you very much for replaying my comment, you're awsome. Much respect my brother.😇🍻🙏

[@BarryCallow-y1w]

I have watched almost every documentary you have made and I must say that truly I enjoyed every single one of them.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you! Many more to come

[@BKaneNp8]

Another great story, thank you!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much. Hope you’re having a wonderful day. Take care of yourself.

[@Metalsuitman]

I’m really enjoying your story telling and choice of stories. Thanks.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@ChrisHughes-q1v]

Awesome job. As usual.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much!

[@shawn3144]

That was awesome. Great story. 👍 ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@riddlemark7009]

Great story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Mark appreciate you watching brother

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

JD I live in Bellevue Texas which was the brother’s first train robbery. I live on highway 287 and the railroad tracks are just across the highway from me. Wow it’s a small world. Bellevue is a town of just over 300 people. I also go through Erath county from time to time. Now when I look at the railroad tracks I will always think about these 2 brothers. Lololol. Bellevue is about 74 miles northwest of Fort Worth Texas. I could very well see them in Palo Pinto too because it would be on the way back to Erath County from Bellevue.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yep you should definitely think about him every time you look at those railroad tracks

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller this little town had a tornado come through in 1906 and only two houses were left. In 2006 the town had a tornado day celebration. Lolol. I personally thought that was creepy at best celebrating the hundred year anniversary of a destruction of a town. The Burrow boys were pretty much guaranteed success with robbing the train because I doubt that there was law enforcement in Bellevue.

[@gailedmonds9107]

Thanks for the stories you do. I'm trying to listen to all of them that I can find.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m so glad you enjoy them! ❤️

[@bigiron8831]

Great story J.D, I had a shady old uncle who was known as Rube now I wonder why. Y'all stay safe out there my friends 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Hey brother, hope you've had a great week, it's clear skies and sunshine in the 50s today in East TN.

[@bigiron8831]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Sunshine and 50s in Northern Illinois today. Been busy getting ready for racing season. Stay safe J.D. ✌

[@KaraokeKlips1]

You have perfect music for your stories as well. Enjoy your narration. Wishing you great success.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much for noticing the music! im a lifelong musician and I put a lot of work into the music of each story.