SCANDAL & DEATH for Big Jim Fisk - Thorny love from Josie Mansfield.

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  • @catherinerose1607
    @catherinerose1607 2 роки тому +8

    Those sculptures are incredible!! When you first rounded the corner the shadows made it look like they were real people from the past.
    You cracked me up when you said she was probably a blimp by then😂

  • @texas_guy_85
    @texas_guy_85 2 роки тому +7

    Ron, you are getting so great at the graphics.
    I laughed so hard, at her moving her fan up and down. While you said "give me money." You're great.

  • @shirleyashanti3031
    @shirleyashanti3031 2 роки тому +17

    His bad choices cut his life short for sure. Surprised he didn't have a bodyguard. Very interesting tale. 👌

  • @MariaVasquez-im6dx
    @MariaVasquez-im6dx 2 роки тому +19

    I’m so addicted to your stories , I really like how as your telling the story you stop and show tombstones of others . Makes it so interesting to wonder about the lives of others and also how short life span was in the 1800s . Thank you

    • @daren8448
      @daren8448 2 роки тому

      Actually a few people did live to a ripe old age! I have a Great-Great-Grandmotger who was born in 1812 and died in 1902! She had 13 children , 10 if whom survived into adulthood! She became a widow in her early 40's when a free fell and killed her husband on their farm. She trucked vegetables and fruits to keep the family going! That company still exists in 2022! She had some great Swiss genes! Hope I have them too! 🥰

    • @daren8448
      @daren8448 2 роки тому

      Granmother

  • @jamiejohnson3886
    @jamiejohnson3886 2 роки тому +22

    The drone footage, the music, & the historical photography - what else could one want as an appropriate interlude from Shark Week as it fades off until next year. Sunday nights with Ron, ah one of my favorite daydreams. As usual history told with your impeccable sense of humor

  • @my2centstoo
    @my2centstoo 2 роки тому +7

    Great work! I found an old newspaper article from the Sausalito News, February 8, 1889. It states that Lucy paid $200,000 (!) for the monument, and that the four figures represent Commerce, Finance, Banking, and Railroading. (An online inflation calculator says that $200,000 in 1872 is equal to $4,800,000 today. Seems like you could get something much bigger for $4,800,000, but it was extravagantly expensive for the day regardless.)

    • @KimberlyLew
      @KimberlyLew 2 роки тому

      Cool!

    • @FacesoftheForgotten
      @FacesoftheForgotten  2 роки тому +2

      I think they represent the 4 half naked "un-virtuous" women he was always looking for.
      and they are now with him forever......well, till it crumbles.

    • @my2centstoo
      @my2centstoo 2 роки тому +1

      @@FacesoftheForgotten 😁

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce 2 роки тому +21

    Crazy story and the drone footage was awesome. Love the t-shirt and old favorite Steve Miller Band!

  • @RandomChristianMusings
    @RandomChristianMusings 2 роки тому +21

    *"The other (shot) found his stomach, right in his huge belly. How could you miss it?" Ron, I was drinking soda when I heard you say that! Do you know how uncomfortable it is when soda goes down the wrong pipe? Well, that belly laugh was well worth it. Thanks so much, dearest one. Peace* 💜💗💜

  • @corineusa1454
    @corineusa1454 2 роки тому +4

    If anyone is interested, a movie 1937 called Toast of New York. A semi fictional story about Jim Fisk. Francis Farmer played Josie & Cary Grant played Edward. Slow on facts but an excellent movie.

  • @kkormanik
    @kkormanik 2 роки тому +32

    That’s quite a story. Sad for so many reasons. Love your added affects with the story especially the shooting and in his death bed, I saw that rat. All in all another great story. Thanks Ron.

  • @nancyvolke237
    @nancyvolke237 2 роки тому +54

    An excellent story!!! An impressive grave with a hughe monument. Lucy got to live less time than Josie...with a husband like that who is going to live a healthy and peaceful life!!!🙏🏻👍🏻

  • @seekerofthetruth6257
    @seekerofthetruth6257 2 роки тому +10

    Rest in peace Jim & Lucy Fisk, & everyone. Wow, he was also known as Diamond Jim, as well as Jubilee Jim. Fisk tried to use President Grant's name in some kind of scheme. As for people who cheat on their partners please don't get me started 🤬 on that subject. Nice T shirt, The Steve Miller Band. Stay safe Sir & everyone.

  • @mcwatersd
    @mcwatersd 2 роки тому +20

    That is quite the grave for a man who seemed to cause so much chaos. That is such an interesting story . Im a little surprised at how long Josie lived . Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤

  • @flashinthepan3273
    @flashinthepan3273 2 роки тому +8

    8:00 Dude I love how you strung together that little romance interpretation. So long ago ..not easy to articulate. I felt that and thank you. It didn't go unnoticed. Thank you for that.

  • @napagirl48
    @napagirl48 2 роки тому +6

    Ron loved the intro to this story!! Great job!! Have been to Brattleboro many times and never knew this story, Wowee!! What a monument!! Ron we really had a laugh, when the little voices started to talk, money, money, money... Ron thank you for the music, you really put so much into the stories, it was "fantabulous"!!! 😊👏👏👏👍

  • @marymahaffey4618
    @marymahaffey4618 2 роки тому +9

    Another great story by Ron the great story teller... thanks Ron I enjoyed ....sad for mr fisk...nice monument where he is buried at ..rip big Jim fisk 🙏😇. Safe travels Ron and take care....

  • @susanna3
    @susanna3 2 роки тому +14

    Such a crazy story, and well told. Loved the music for this and how the scenes came to life, especially the shooting and deathbed!! Fisk and Josie seemed to deserve each other and after Stokes joined them, recipe for disaster ! I agree he got what he deserved, but what a grand monument for this wheeler dealer. Thank You Ron, this was so entertaining!

    • @ruziezie1152
      @ruziezie1152 2 роки тому +1

      what a storry...well he gets what he deserved..sorry for the wife of Fisk all the years while he fool around with the gold digger mistress

    • @susanna3
      @susanna3 2 роки тому +1

      @@ruziezie1152 I was thinking the same thing! His poor wife!

  • @janbartlett2128
    @janbartlett2128 2 роки тому +6

    Fantastic story Ron, and you TOTALLY ROCK that T. Shirt love it.

  • @josephschlickbernd7892
    @josephschlickbernd7892 2 роки тому +8

    It's a beautiful day for a stroll, let's be careful out there!

  • @T5-635
    @T5-635 2 роки тому +7

    Early morning rush here in Scotland but that beginning music is so beautiful. I am keeping the story until later and looking forward to it. Ron you present all your walks and tales with such grace. It's a gift. Surely we are indeed fortunate to be your audience. I cant wait to hear this. Thank you so so much.

  • @mao2233
    @mao2233 2 роки тому +3

    Ron, the book the statue was holding was titled "RAILROADS". Great video. Please keep up the great work.

  • @Lauriescaglione210
    @Lauriescaglione210 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you Ron that was so interesting. I'm sure that took a lot of research. Loved your shirt. Rock on!. Enjoy all your video's.

  • @Mr93sharpei
    @Mr93sharpei 2 роки тому +54

    When people live messily, they reap exactly what they have sown imo
    Fantastic statue yet at 150years old
    You do the best stories
    Thank you

  • @jodyvw.9741
    @jodyvw.9741 2 роки тому +9

    Well done Ron, I loved all the animation and description of each character was on point. You have a gift, thank you so much for sharing it with us.... 💜🙏🏻💜

  • @kellysteele78
    @kellysteele78 2 роки тому +11

    Great story! Thank you so much for the Sunday night entertainment! Very well done ☺️

  • @AM-ze3uz
    @AM-ze3uz 2 роки тому +13

    Great story and your funny comments make it even better ☺️, I don’t understand how the killer only got a 6 years sentence for manslaughter!!!!!!!

  • @treeannie8831
    @treeannie8831 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve especially noticed the beautiful music throughout the last several videos. Loved it and the added graphics with Big Jim and the buxom Josie. Great job!

  • @lanacampbell-moore6686
    @lanacampbell-moore6686 2 роки тому +4

    Happy Sunday Gang!!!☀️🖐️😊

  • @my2centstoo
    @my2centstoo 2 роки тому +2

    There is a 1908 photo of the monument online. It was so beautiful, and there were no other graves surrounding it at the time. Lucy was still living, of course.

  • @alexrogan3845
    @alexrogan3845 2 роки тому +7

    Well told as usual Ron, your one of the best story tellers around.

  • @ardensinn8518
    @ardensinn8518 2 роки тому +3

    The usual excellent job done Ron. Love the monument.💙💙💙

  • @prestonkey9005
    @prestonkey9005 2 роки тому +4

    Always look forward to these Sunday videos and I hope everyone has had a great weekend

  • @carolynkatsilas8559
    @carolynkatsilas8559 2 роки тому +4

    Love the story, the little cartoon pictures, were so awesome, I loved the little mouse and I don’t like mice lol. Great job Ron, beautiful beginning. ❤️

  • @pamelapurcell187
    @pamelapurcell187 2 роки тому +5

    Ron, always enjoy your stories. You make a person feel like they are there What a story. Thank you again. Take care.

  • @susansmith1026
    @susansmith1026 2 роки тому +6

    Yes, a great story. Your graphics and animations are top notch! You’re getting very good at additions to your provocative stories.
    by the way, your story on the Smuttynose murders was quite interesting and have bought the Robinson book at your suggestion . Love the read. Learning a lot about the background of the Isles of Shoals.

  • @shayevondekempt6069
    @shayevondekempt6069 2 роки тому +1

    Ron, You are such a MASTER!!! at you craft. I had to rewatch this video a couple times just to see your drone introduction. It's BEAUTIFUL!!!! You are a wonderful teacher and story teller.😊💖👏👏👏☺

  • @susan5301
    @susan5301 2 роки тому +2

    What an interesting story! Yes you are right, that is some monument! I can't even imagine what that cost. Thanks Ron!

  • @gatorgogo2742
    @gatorgogo2742 2 роки тому +3

    really interesting story. i'm in awe of the monument! thank you.

  • @NCGreeneyes85
    @NCGreeneyes85 2 роки тому +1

    I like your shirt, Ron. I was just listening to that song. 😁😁😁

  • @wildtiger4000
    @wildtiger4000 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve seen many cemetery visits by you.
    I enjoy how detailed you are. I know it take a lot of work. I greatly appreciate you’re page.

  • @mariacervantes5077
    @mariacervantes5077 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Ron, you're an excellent story teller! Very interesting story from the past. Love your work!

  • @narelle-creative-arts
    @narelle-creative-arts 2 роки тому +4

    Well done Ron excellent as always thanks for the fun on the live chat don’t often get to see one but really enjoyed it ❤️❤️❤️ stay safe and love from Melbourne Australia🦘🐨🦘

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 2 роки тому +8

    Definitely a whopper of a story. The 4 ladies that surround his grave monument seem appropriate since he was a ladies' man and Josie wound up with a low turnout for her grave. Lived to a ripe old age though.

  • @LifePrincessxo
    @LifePrincessxo 2 роки тому +5

    You’re soo cool and I love the way you tell stories!!! great storytelling! I also think it’s so interesting you know all these cases and actually go to locations!!! That’s awesome!!!

  • @nannogram3589
    @nannogram3589 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for another VERY interesting story, Ron!

  • @amandabrister3301
    @amandabrister3301 2 роки тому +1

    I love how you always show so much respect for our flag! 🇺🇸 as well as the ones forgotten..! Such a big heart❤️, it is a rarity nowadays!

  • @monicalitman1396
    @monicalitman1396 2 роки тому +2

    Did anyone else see the mouse scurry under the bed? Great story and I noticed too 4 beautiful women around the monument 😊

  • @EnjoyablePlaymate007
    @EnjoyablePlaymate007 2 роки тому

    14:40 “Just give me money, money, money” 🤣🤣🤣 You nailed it, Ron. I laughed so hard at that part. Another amazing story and video as always. 💜✨🔮 thank you, Ron.

  • @TippyPuddles
    @TippyPuddles 2 роки тому +1

    Ron, you're the voice of, "if tombstones could talk".

  • @evagengler9666
    @evagengler9666 2 роки тому +1

    Love your graphics and the "big belly target" comment made me lol. Thanks for the great story!

  • @euridiceromero144
    @euridiceromero144 2 роки тому +8

    Como siempre es un verdadero placer escuchar sus relatos y los de época son mis favoritos. No cabe duda que usted es el mejor. Saludos.

  • @spookycat8556
    @spookycat8556 2 роки тому +2

    Rest in peace Josie. You suffered in your youth and deserved a better life with better men but didn’t get them.❤️

  • @melissacoulter708
    @melissacoulter708 2 роки тому +2

    So sad I missed the Sunday live… love this channel and I love collabs with Harmon.. like to see another of those soon!!

  • @bobbieg3904
    @bobbieg3904 2 роки тому +2

    Great story, Ron! Thank you!

  • @charelder
    @charelder 2 роки тому

    Interesting thanxx Ron ✌️😎👀

  • @Harkart59
    @Harkart59 2 роки тому +2

    Very interesting story. I guess they got what they had coming. Great video production Ron. Thank you!

  • @nadiabrook7871
    @nadiabrook7871 2 роки тому

    BEAUTIFUL drone footage at the beginning of the video!!
    RIP Jim and Lucy Fisk!! XXXX 🌹💔

  • @cynthiaenglehartswan7966
    @cynthiaenglehartswan7966 2 роки тому +4

    I really enjoy what you do. All the people that are nice. Good team work. Cindy

  • @jodylehman7337
    @jodylehman7337 2 роки тому +3

    Love the story!!! And I love you're shirt!!!!

  • @connieblack5276
    @connieblack5276 2 роки тому

    Wonderful thanks again.

  • @19ADAM80
    @19ADAM80 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the story, btw nice shirt man👍🏼

  • @lisakarstedt9376
    @lisakarstedt9376 2 роки тому +1

    I missed the live chat, but I enjoyed the story.👍🏼🤗👏🏼

  • @teresaganey7478
    @teresaganey7478 2 роки тому +2

    This video was good.as usual I love the graveyards and history of the famous people.Thank you

  • @lisastevens2431
    @lisastevens2431 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Ron!..That's a pretty cemetery! Thanks for sharing it with us! Beautiful monument with the goddesses.

  • @thefoggymountainwitch
    @thefoggymountainwitch 2 роки тому

    I liked the beginning, flying in with the drone! The cemetery is rally spooky beautiful.... That you find old photos of the people is awesome! It was a really crazy story about crazy strange people. I hope Lucy Fisk had a good life as widow of Big Jim Fisk.

  • @kathykay2010
    @kathykay2010 2 роки тому +3

    The man standing in the middle of the photo behind the cannon @4:37
    looks like a ghost, he looks much different than most of the other men
    in the photo. He's almost transparent compared to them. The next man
    to his right seems a bit misty also. That's weird! Thanks again for another
    great video. Blessings to all, God bless, stay safe!

    • @valerieredden5722
      @valerieredden5722 2 роки тому +1

      I noticed that too. I thought maybe it was like the other add ins. Spooky

  • @sandrsphipps8789
    @sandrsphipps8789 Рік тому

    That was some storie . Thank you Ron for your amazing stories.

  • @colleenvozella4401
    @colleenvozella4401 2 роки тому +1

    I love your story styles and I know it's serious business but I had a little chuckle in this one, I couldn't help it. That picture of Josie got me she was quite manly looking so I'd say she was a handsome woman. Thankyou Ron. What a tangled Web....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @msveliz01
    @msveliz01 2 роки тому +2

    Very entertaining from beginning to end!! Thank you, Ron!

  • @alandickerson3379
    @alandickerson3379 2 роки тому

    Really is quite a story!! Thank you and have a good week!!

  • @monicahyland8641
    @monicahyland8641 2 роки тому +3

    I just have to say it i love the shirt, love it Ron.

  • @chrisgraphs1015
    @chrisgraphs1015 2 роки тому

    Amazing story Ron. I always like the drone footage gives us a great look from above.

  • @tinaproctor7468
    @tinaproctor7468 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Ron, always good to see another great video.

  • @andrewduckworth4720
    @andrewduckworth4720 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid Ron and I love your Steve Miller Band Tee shirt.
    😊

  • @shellybelly712
    @shellybelly712 2 роки тому

    Very scandalous.Beautiful old cemetery.Thanks for the very interesting video..

  • @denisesmith2745
    @denisesmith2745 2 роки тому

    Ron!! I love you in this shirt!! The song was popular when I was a freshman. You look great in it. Plus your spectacular drone footage shows your excellent pilot skills. Such a great story. Thank you!

  • @daddybob6096
    @daddybob6096 2 роки тому +1

    Kind of a weird monument methinks Ron. Great research makes for an interesting story. Thank you. Bob.

  • @aliciabrewer9444
    @aliciabrewer9444 2 роки тому +2

    Great story Ron, very interesting. Looks like they would have hung that guy for murdering the rich guy, instead of just giving him a short prison sentence.
    Loved the drone shots of the cemetery, that place looked huge. Old gravestones as far as the eye can see.
    Stay safe on your journeys Ron.🙂💟

  • @aidagarcia2078
    @aidagarcia2078 2 роки тому +1

    Amazingly intro! Great story Mr. Ron. Be safe.

  • @KimberlyLew
    @KimberlyLew 2 роки тому +1

    👍🏼story. Had all the bells & whistles for a Lifetime Movie 😁

  • @kenturner5005
    @kenturner5005 Рік тому

    Really enjoy the stories behind the graves. Great narrating. Thank you

  • @janashleymoon1285
    @janashleymoon1285 2 роки тому

    Loving your graphic T shirts lately!!! And always your videos!!! Many Thanks!

  • @peterredfern1174
    @peterredfern1174 2 роки тому

    Another topstory so nite or good day to everyone catch you on the next one,from ballarat in Oz👋👋🙏🙏🇦🇺

  • @cking91182
    @cking91182 2 роки тому

    Great Tshirt!! Awesome song ❤️

  • @denisesnider1939
    @denisesnider1939 2 роки тому

    Ron I love the music...awesome.....the story also great...thank you so much for doing these video's for us

  • @johno30197
    @johno30197 2 роки тому

    Hey ron loved the intro with the drone seem's it's becoming the norm wasn't around yesterday had thing's to fix before the weather changes strange story of murder thank's for sharing sir

  • @lololala785
    @lololala785 Рік тому

    Loving the sound effects Ron!! It just adds to the already awesome story telling. 🎉

  • @madelonpeterson1144
    @madelonpeterson1144 2 роки тому

    Lots of lessons for all here...thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @GpaEric5931
    @GpaEric5931 2 роки тому

    Spectacular introduction. Love the drone viewing. TY sir. Cheers 🍻.

  • @JSutt348
    @JSutt348 2 роки тому

    Great story! I have been to Brattleboro Vermont, (living in Tennessee all my life I thought it was sooo far away 😆) noone ever seems to know about it when I talk about it

  • @marlenepearson3936
    @marlenepearson3936 2 роки тому +2

    Well! What a tangled web 🕸 that whole thing was! Wow! He did get what he deserved! You are right about that Ron!
    I loved all your extra touches. Drone footage, music, the extra photos, etc. The rats 🐀
    Quite the monument they built to him! Guess he couldn't take all that money with him!
    Josie got what she deserved too!
    As always thank you for all your hard work Ron! 🙏 💕

  • @benbarry1521
    @benbarry1521 2 роки тому +1

    Happy Sunday!

  • @shifajamaima7173
    @shifajamaima7173 2 роки тому

    This is so sad. Some people are heartless, killing someone as if you won't die someday. Thanks for the story. You a good story teller. what a massive grave. After all those years it still stands. Appreciate all you do Ron Peace be with you.

  • @mimig5357
    @mimig5357 2 роки тому

    A great story! I love watching your videos! You are so informative and interesting. Oh, by the way, I love your shirt!! Keep em coming!!

  • @BlackCatTarotUSA
    @BlackCatTarotUSA 2 роки тому

    another interesting story! well done! Love your cool t shirt!

  • @marymichael8556
    @marymichael8556 2 роки тому +1

    Tapping my foot and fastening my seatbelt for the next adventure!!!👍👍

  • @Liz-cmc313
    @Liz-cmc313 2 роки тому +1

    Great story. Love the shirt Ron 👍

  • @sharonnichols9625
    @sharonnichols9625 2 роки тому

    Great story so fascinating 👏

  • @edwardkellogg1284
    @edwardkellogg1284 2 роки тому

    Enjoyable story about Big Jim and how he made his money. Having a side hustle sometimes is not that smart. It will burn you. Loved the picture animations you did. Excellent drone footage. Take care Ron.

  • @martinemoisson1353
    @martinemoisson1353 2 роки тому +3

    Alarme à 3 h du matin ! Mais je ne regrette jamais ! Le tombeau est est magnifique et l histoire prenante ! Bravo Ron