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Below is a update for February 06, 2000 in our search for the truth- Is James Courtney really Jesse James?



Update Titled, "Dave's Updates 2-6-00 "
by David Hedgepeth, Dallas Texas - [email protected]


Subject: Dave's Updates 2-6-00
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 11:48:15 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: Mailing list members

Reply to Kathy Reynard's post of February 4, 2000 on the Courtney Family Genforum Re: Courtneys: Dianna Andruss & Sara Dyer
February 6, 2000

Kathy,

The marriage record of Stephen and Diannah is a good find but in no way proves or disproves Betty's claim. Yes, I think this record is a discovery. America was always here but until Christopher Columbus found it, it was not "discovered." It does seem odd that for years researchers have overlooked this particular marriage document. I do wonder why.

Let me clarify. Betty has not said, Stephen and Diannah were never married nor has she said that they never had a son named James L. Courtney. She has said that her grandfather was not James L. Courtney, and that she feels from what she knows that he was in fact Jesse James.

Yes Kathy, I do understand your point. If there is documented proof of a marriage in 1845 and an obituary in 1882 referring to the marriage then Stephen and Diannah should have been continuously married for 37 years.

Case closed? No, I believe there is a lot more to the story. I for one seriously doubt that the two who were married in 1845 were the same couple in 1882. Has anyone seen a picture of Stephen and Diannah together? Why did Stephen suddenly "get religion" and then immediately start preaching? Does that seem like a reasonable task? Why the name change and the sudden moves? You've got an opinion and I have an opinion, but what is true? I believe the truth is yet to be "discovered," but we are getting closer to understanding what has been there all the time. If there were a cover-up then the person submitting the information for the obituary would protect it. Even if they were the same couple for 37 years, what does this have to do with James L. Courtney's switch with Jesse James?

I look forward to hear from you.

David Hedgpeth

Also read an addition from David on the Courtney Genforum in reference to a statement he wrote above

  
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This Update was added on Friday, 07-Sep-2018 21:21:18 MDT




Disclaimer and Message from David Hedgpeth:


Dear Reader,

The purpose of the letters and responses I have written on the Jesse James-James L. Courtney controversy is to fully and fairly examine all sides of the issue. It is a good possibility that my family in Texas is linked to Jesse James and James L. Courtney, so I have a driving personal interest to know the truth. For future generation and our peace of mind I feel moved to see this process to the end. My opinions and viewpoints today will modify as new information comes forth. Likewise, I hope all can say and mean that. Sometimes I may be wrong. If I make a statement in error, let me know and I will gladly correct it. If though it is a difference of opinion, then all are entitled to their own. I try to be careful in criticizing only the issues and not individuals. It may seem at times I am getting close to that but that is not my intent because doing so would be unproductive. I do try to engage everyone to broaden their perspective and work together for a common good to find the whole truth on this important family and historical issue.

I invite your input pro or con on the Genforum or to me directly. If you have an interest, then your help is needed.

Thanks to all,

David Hedgpeth
Dallas, TX
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