Appalachias Deadliest Outlaw
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2023
- Appalachias Deadliest Outlaw: Bad Tom Smith #appalachianoutlaw #badtomsmith #appalachiasdeadliest #appalachianoutlaws #appalachianhistory #bloodybreathitt #appalachia #appalachian #documentary #audiobook #audiobookfulllength #appalachianstoryteller The unbelievable true story about Appalachias Deadliest Outlaw Bad Tom Smith, the notorious outlaw who blazed a life of crime thru the hills of Appalachia.
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What a tragic life, but what a great story. You did a great job telling it. Thank you.
Thanks so much
We all have a choice to make, to choose good or evil.
Thank God for his long suffering he has towards people and the mercy and grace he gives us .
At the end of this story it was evidence of God's love and forgiveness he shows to each of us who will accept him as our savior.
Thank you JD.
GOD BLESS.
Thank you Nonnie
Nonnie, are you nuts?
@@nonnieprice5827 I just can't understand why you bible bashers believe all that nonsense that you spew? It makes me question your sanity.
@@whitemountainapache3297no they telling the truth
I'm from Kentucky, born and raised. I've heard of this story before, but I've never heard it told in such detail. Thanks JD, i thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Thanks for listening
Thank you so much for this. Bad Tom is my 2nd cousin 2x removed and Judge Josiah Combs is my 4th great uncle. I was raised in Mousie and Quicksand KY. I had no idea I was related until I started doing my ancestry tree. My dad is a Combs and his mother is a Smith.
wow, how bout that!
Fascinating family history 😊
Thank you for this video. Bad Tom was my great grandfather. I was born in Perry County and raised in Breathitt County.
And you admit and brag of beinng related to sucha a POS?@@pcaddison491
I know where your from my dad is from decoy I'm from magoffen co
You don't understand without listening to the entire story. Great job!
Thanks so much!
JD, thank you for this story of Bad Tom Smith. He did some terrible things in a lawless time. But in the end, he finally saw/heard God calling him. He gave his life to God & he was forgiven. When we confess our sins & know that Christ died for us~~ we are saved! So was Tom!
Thanks Shaunda, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on Toms life. Have blessed day
Amen!
You are wrong, that’s not even biblical. When you REPENT & are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, that’s biblical. Repent mean’s turn away from sin. You need to read your bible sir.
@@dannyspring5146 ~~ yes you have to confess & repent from you sins. But remember the thief on the cross was not baptized when he asked Jesus into his life.
Thank you for the comment.
I think God probably made an exception on this guy.
It was a very nice story with a great message at the end. He got what was he deserved and he knew it! But my lasting thoughts are that if politics were bad back then, the current political climate is far worse!
Well said Kev
I dont see politicians hiring hit men yet. But some will use federal government agencies to do the hit.
Check out the book factfulness by hans rosling. It takes on misconceptions about our history.
YES 🎯
Bravo! Another great story told eloquently 😊. Sooooo worth the subscription
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I’m a professional saxophonist but love bluegrass music. The music here is great.
Thank you!
Good job, again J.D. The stats on a troubled life often start with lack of family unit as a foundation. The prisons are filled with those stories. Good people can crash and burn when love and guidance are absent. God bless Tom Smith and all of his family.
Well said Thomas
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Thank you. For some reason, we were not told the stories about this type of History of our Commonwealth. I was taught to stay away from certain places in Kentucky; but, I was never told why. In fact, we were not allowed to ask, 'Why?". These things happen over 100 years ago; but, the taint has stayed. Hopefully after my generation passes the taint will die with us. You do a great job of telling these stories.
Yes- this history is important and I’m doing my part to keep it alive
Thats funny so was my Mom, and my Mamaw by her Mom. Dont ever move to the mountains of east Kentucky. My Mamaw loved Kentucky , but she knew of the trouble ,I suppose as did her Mommy. "Lord Lord child, dont ever move to the mountains of eastern kentucky." Is how My mamaws,
mom put it.
You are a wonderful storyteller and bring these individuals to life. My 3x great grandfather was “Devil” John Wright of Pine Mountain. These stories are fascinating. ❤
Lol you’re sadly mistaken and flat out WRONG!!! Haha 😂 the stories will continue and so will the “fairytales” of our mountain hollers.
@@joshmajor8662 Who is mistaken?
🌟 Almost to 100k JD!
Your hard work is paying off! 🤗
Great story. We really enjoyed listening to it while we made breakfast this morning. Thank you!
I know- 100k!!! Wow, I’m definitely at watching on my end and we are gonna do something special at home to celebrate- I never ever thought this would happen- thank all of you so much Melody! ❤️
JD another great story. I sat captivated through it all. Sad ending. He got what he deserved.
Thanks so much Tom, that was a heck of a life he lived
Wonderful story telling, I’d heard of the Engersole-French war before. But this is a great side story.
Thanks for your stories.
I’ve said before, I listen to you later at night, close my eyes and it’s so easy to visualize the story.
Certainly commend you on the historical photos too
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Yup this is really like a part two to the French eversole series I’ve done so far
Same here ❤
Great story telling. Very entertaining. The end reminded me of the old saying: "there are no atheists in fox holes". I suppose that idea extends to the patrons of the gallows.
Exactly, well said my friend
You are a fantastic narrator with an amazing story to tell. From the land down under.
Thank you Marie! I’ll be in Sydney on Tuesday for two weeks!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller how exciting! Enjoy you stay in the land down under. Will you be telling us about your adventures while here?
Incredible story. I always look forward to watching your channel. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. ❤
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What a great way to start my Saturday! Another fantastic story from the best of them all!
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Again another Amazing story!! You have brought us so much information….I truly enjoy and appreciate all you do!! Thank You!!
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You have a gift for storytelling. Very well done.
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You sure tell a great story. Thank you. I can not remember the last time a random story made me cry. It is told to perfection. Bravo!
I enjoy spending a small part of my Saturday morning listening to your stories, Jd! You're yet to disappoint me, friend, Enjoy your weekend and God bless.....
Appreciate your support Scott and always look forward to your comments
What a powerful story. You have THE best voice. Always a fan!! God bless. ❤
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Good morning how i enjoy starting my day with your stories. If Tom's heart felt what his words said then yes he's in heaven.
Thank you Melissa, really appreciate your support and kindness ❤️
Others don't know a man's heart, only him/ her and the glorious good Lord. Sometimes we might often ask ourselves, what does it take to fall one's knees and repent? Beautiful/ mysterious story there of a outlaw and his sinful ways, only Jesus knows where his soul is today and yea, hopefully Heaven. Thank u for another history story, what a amazing gift u have in tellin em.
Thank you Lisa, powerful words
Another Great Story from The Appalachian Storyteller. Very Good except I felt like it was me on that platform. I really got into this one... Thanks
Thanks so much my friend, glad you enjoyed this one!
There is an argument as to whether men are born evil or made so by circumstance. But it begs the question: if some men are born evil, does that evil grows on its own or must it be nurtured. No doubt the circumstances of his childhood nurtured an evil in Tom Smith. That evil no doubt disguised itself as desperate self preservation when he was young. And later he nurtured it himself into ruthless self preservation and then cruel indulgence. But was he born so or, if circumstances had been different, could he have been as good as he had turned out to be bad? One will never know. Such men seem a whirlwind of chaos that dissipates leaving no trace but the damages and causing us more questions than answers.
I would not venture a guess as to whether he was forgiven. But, if he was indeed genuine in his last moments, I imagine it is possible. Guess we’ll all find out when we get there. Excellent story as always! Thank you!
Very well spoken
👍💥👀😳 Another good story my friend!!!
Thank you Michael
Love the story being from eastern Kentucky myself I love your stories of home. Keep it up sir and God bless
Thank you so much my friend!
I absolutely love your narration and the stories and a awesome well put together video as well hoss ......God Bless my friend
Thank you so much. I hope you have a blessed day my friend.
Love your stories....encore..encore!!
Thank you ❤️
Another great story. Thanks
Thank you Susan
Very well told, as usual. I wasn't aware there was only one legal hanging in Kentucky history.
yup, there were more than 500 documented illegal hangings, so they made it legal.. Bad Toms was the first and the last legal hanging
Admittingly, my recollection is not as keen as it once was, regardless, I believe I can recall the story of a hanging taking place in Owensboro, KY much later than the times of Bad Tom Smith. That hanging was also attended en masse, in fact I believe that was the last public hanging in the US..
Cotton Top 😢
@@lisalking2476that was the saddest death in that mini series
Like the story my father family is from Jackson ky the MCINTOSH
Wow. Masterful storytelling sir. Very moving.
I enjoy how you humanized this person. He took a bad turn like a lot of baby gangsters and child soldiers do. With persons of respectability and power guiding their paths there are no depths that can't be plumbed, especially under the cover of law or power.
Thank you for that, I do my best to tell a story thru the characters own eyes to let you see what he was thinking.. I do it with out judgement and I try to make the listener feel like they are right there along for the ride.
And that’s what defines your unique style that keeps us coming back for more 😉🥰@@TheAppalachianStoryteller
Wow Ben French you did a story with him in it not long ago .I like when stories connect
Yes! And when I told the first story, it began with a mysterious wagon pulling a dead man- but nothing was ever mentioned about it in the first episode, it was only after you watch the second episode to the very end do you see the wagon again and realize it was Bad Tom Smith body leaving the hanging
@@TheAppalachianStorytellerI love when the stories connect! I got a small rush the moment I saw French’s picture and heard his name. Added a whole new depth to the story! Loved it!
Another great story from the past from the mountains that I enjoyed as a child. Mr. French was a very wealthy but disliked man that's for sure... Bad Tom Smith was a very very bad man but we know money is the root of all evil. At least he found God at the end... Thanks for sharing JD.
Thank you Pinky, have a blessed day
LOVE of money is the root of all evil....😇
"Bring the whole family out to the hangin'"
I love the past so much 😂😂
finally someone said it! I was blown away when I found those newspaper articles. Completely floored... those folks were just built different.
I’m impressed with what he said and hope he was forgiven. But I’ve always heard if you can’t do the time don’t do the crime. It seems he excepted that.
Well said my friend
Yes he was forgiven
@@DannyG-te1hf agreed
Beautiful Ending. Luv your Stories Darlin. Thank you!
Thank you Belinda!
You sir are my new favourite content creator. Your videos, the stories, the 1st person. Wow. Absolutely perfect!
Thank you!
nother incredible and moving story JD, Thank You.
Thanks so much!
Of course he went to heaven. The good book says repent and you shall have ever lasting life in heaven. Although some would say that the lord wants you to repent and spend a life time of giving testimony. I submit that is exactly what bad Tom did in the end. Great story JD. Enjoyed. 👍🏻👍🏻💯
Well said James
I love my Kentucky home and the MANY tales it holds!! Thanks JD!!
Thanks Josh, have a good n brother
Good morning and happy Saturday. Good time for a good story.
Hope you enjoy!
Great story! Amazing how law wasn't like they are today! I've read about Troublesome Creek!!!
A different world back then
Ive always said...we are going to be surprised who we see in heaven. What a tragic, beautiful story. Loved the story. Loved the music. Well done.
Thank you so much, and we’ll said
What a sad story ,you alway tell the stories so fantastically could listen all day thank you
Thank you Sonia, what a life he lived! It was quite a journey for me to imagine his life and write it as he saw it thru his eyes.
Even though this was long before my time I’m very familiar with Perry County. Great story
Thank you Trooper
You tell some of the best stories I've ever heard thanks
man, I appreciate that! Thanks so much
Crazy story. Amazing what a person will do, or become for survival. Thanks Brother!
you're exactly right... people can do things they don't even know they are capable off in a dire situation
J.D.,Thanks again for ANOTHER FINE STORY! As a side bar, I also appreciate that you take the time to respond to every comment!
True dedication to your work,
Bravo Brother, Brovo.😊
I really appreciate you noticing that, I feel like these stories are our stories and this channel is a community of folks who share the same heritage, a sort of distinct family, connected by the land we grew up in. I do mu best to make every one feel like family here ❤️
Great narration! Yes, I believe Bad Tom was saved, just as the thief on the cross. God is faithful to forgive if we confess our sins and trust in Him.
Ask and you shall receive. Well done 😊
Thank you my friend
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Good morning JD, what a great story to watch as I'm on my way to Bowling Green Kentucky. Poor Tom i pray that he was forgiven. Y'all stay safe out there 🙏
Thank you Big Iron, have a great time there brother
I cant get over the he repended right before his death. What awesome story. God bless you and your family mister story teller..🙏❤🙏❤🙏
it was a stunning end to a whirlwind life of crime. Thanks for watching my friend and have a blessed day
Another good one, Bill born 1859 died 1895, 36yrs not a long life
A hellacious life it was
great story JD!!
Thank you brother!
Absolutely an amazing, evil, and joyful story. The good Lord says to repent and youbshall be forgiven. Only the good Lord knows the fate of this story. I hope he was forgiven for the message he gave to others at his end. But only God knows if the message was truthful or not. Thank you for the story, hope, and inspiration for forgiveness. God bless you!! Love your channel and the way you present history for us to learn, live and acquirer knowledge in order to lead us in future decisions!!
Thank you for that, lots don’t know- but I was a teacher for 22 years- I always hated the way others told history when I was in school, and I came up with my own way to deliver it
This is the story of my great great uncle. Thanks for sharing!
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Cool, heck yeah, been waiting for this one! Preciatecha bud!
Hope you enjoyed
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - absolutely bud, again I sure Preciatecha!
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Thank you for this great story. I also thank you for the sticker you sent. I proudly display it on my window
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I really enjoy your stories , cheers from Australia .
Thank you Keith, greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee
Just found your channel and so glad that I did. I really enjoy the stories and you have the PERFECT voice for telling them. Thank you so much uploading!🐴🤠
Thanks so much my friend, glad to have you here!
Love these stories from our history
Thanks so much for your support Stone, I always look forward to your comments
Im just going to tell you brother I been looking forward to thisin
hope you enjoy, let me know what you think
I really enjoy your story telling J.D. I'm a born and raised Kentucky boy myself from south western Kentucky Christian county. I hope you keep telling the history of Appalachia good and bad thanks again
Thank you so much Gary! Have a blessed day brother
I looove your stories man!! My new favorite. I’m from these mountains born and raised. It’s sooooo full of history I don’t know❤❤
Thank you Chanda! Appreciate you so much!
Great video! Love the music!!
Thanks Holly- I put a lot of effort into the music
I live in Richlands Virginia and there was several bars in town and i believe there was a gang and people got to praying that the bars would close up its was a real bad town but God moved all the bars close up .... i think that Tom made it right with God. You always do a great job telling the story's thank you for sharing
Thanks Ann, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this too, very interesting
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller your welcome. We like to listen to you tell stories we learned from you different places .thank you for sharing n taking time to do this
Another great upload with great narration thank you sir.
Thank you Stuart! Have a great day my friend
Thank you again for the video. Finding out things from stories is my favorite form. Keep up the excellent work.
Peace and roses,
Deb the TN Scary Lady
Thank you! Lots of folks don’t know but I was a teacher for 22 years, I do my best to make learning entertaining
@@TheAppalachianStorytellerI believe it, and I am certain that you were and still are an excellent one.
Peace and roses,
Deb the Tn Scary lady
Thank you! @@deb6759
I just found your channel, and I want to say, i welcome this style of story telling. Thanks for your time and effort.
Welcome, glad to have you here!
I just love your storytelling ❤ they are good enough to be on tv👍
Thank you Angie! Maybe one day?
I’m from Breathitt Co. Born and raised, ain’t been there in years. Grew up hearing that story. Thanks for a little reminder of home. Far as forgiveness, if he was sincere in his prayer and not playing the crowd for sympathy he is forgiven, same as thief on cross next to Christ. Thanks again for the story.
Thanks so much!
Brother i came across one of your videos this morning, love the channel. This is my 4th one so far. Thank you sir. God bless you
Glad to have you here my friend
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Spell that tale...
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Thank you 😊
Back then the family THREW YOU OUT for showing up with a pair of stolen denim. Today in 2023 in some cases it's a Family Affair to raid the local trading post and then go back home and resell it all to whomever will click for it. "AMAZIN!!!"
These folks didn't mess around back then
Woo hoo! Another story❤
Hope you enjoy
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller TOTALLY LOVED IT
Great channel. I watched a couple of these & now I want to just keep watching. Fascinating history here.
Glad to have you here Jordan, make yourself at home!
I believe Bad Tom had been saved if he was truly repentant with a contrite spirit. Lord Jesus died for us all, not just the good people.
Excellent story JD. I hope Dad watched this. You are truly perfecting your craft.
I appreciate folks like you, James, giving me the chance to do this.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller and I appreciate people like you sharing your talents for people like me.
It goes both ways brother from another mother.
Another great video mate. I’ve watched a few now, love your style, full of detail and emotion. Thanks again
Thank you so much 😊
Another great story and recitation. Great job J.D.
Thanks again brother!
I really enjoyed the narration of this story, you do these so well! This channel is so fascinating, keep it up and best wishes from Tennessee!
Thank you kindly my friend, really appreciate your support and am thankful for your comments, they really help others find this channel. Have a great day!
Absolutely got my subscription.
Amazing storytelling. Exactly what I was looking for
Welcome aboard!
Great story ,with a sad but great ending !😇
Thank you Stacy!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Jesus said that all who call upon name shall be saved regardless of ones past .And exactly what he did. And God does not lie so is in heaven regardless of his sinful past.For all have sinned and come short of the kingdom and glory of God !😇
Boy do I have a lot o catching up to do on all these stories , love it !
Glad to have you here brother
Another great story! Thank you. ((Almost at 100k 👏🏼))
I know, I really can’t believe it- never thought this would happen- we are keeping a close eye on it and will definitely celebrate- it’s been years in the making
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so glad to have you here my friend, where in Canada? Greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I live in a small town in Southern Ontario. Again love the your channel. I would love to see the mountains but now my health and age prevents me. So for now pictures will do! Do take care. Have a great weekend. 😊
Incredible story and you told it very well... according to the Bible, Tom was forgiven... I can't help but feel sorry for him because of his early problems and wonder how he might have turned out if he'd had family to raise him and his brother... Thanks JD 😎✌️
beautifully said Kathy, hope you are having a blessed day
Amen and amen. Well said.👍
Good day 😊
Morning
This was quite interesting! I'm glad my friend sent it along.
Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome !
Wow, the ending was the best, what a great example of a wretched sinner turning to the Lord
Amen
All I can say is, fascinating and well done.
Thank you Steve!
Floyd Frazier was hanged in 1910 in Whitesburg Kentucky. One of the stories I read said he was the first and last also. KET TV has a good documentary on Bad Tom. Love your channel!
yes, the last text in this video should have said "he was the last man to be hung in Breathitt County Kentucky".
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller still very cool! So much love and violence in these mountains. Appreciate your channel and the stories you’re telling.
A lot of stories coming out of Perry county. Must have been a real crazy and dangerous place back in the day.
it really was the Wild West of the east back then
This is a great story and I love your channel.