tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post5416610468035588703..comments2024-03-10T03:46:08.735-05:00Comments on <center>Istoria Ministries Article Archive</center>: The DNA of John Wilkes Booth: Nothing to Lose and Much to Learn about a Tragic Love StoryWade Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01968442835088008681noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-45175574248596811552022-11-10T22:58:56.878-06:002022-11-10T22:58:56.878-06:00I possess a letter, a very coded letter with a wat...I possess a letter, a very coded letter with a watermark in the upper corner of the paper. The letter is dated 1870, written to George Bickley(who died in 1867), signed by George Dickinson. The letter mentions the search for the pistol, how they got away thru "Castle Woods" in The night. Also that they met up in Kansas and were headed west. It mentions many of the historical conspirators of the assassination but replaces their last names with "Dickinson." The handwriting matches known JWB letters perfectly(underlined words, underlined blanks, the two small hashmarks under the day... Like the nd in 2nd or the th in 5th. Even the signature has the squiggly line under it. I don't know enough about the cipher to see if it is applicable on the letter or which person in the letter matches up with which JWB acquaintance. But I'd bet my life that this letter will prove that he got away. I just need a little help with it.Truthseekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08437085783436693161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-34623698891433398112020-03-16T02:15:34.749-05:002020-03-16T02:15:34.749-05:00DIscreptancies& corroboration: 1.)Salmon Chase...DIscreptancies& corroboration: 1.)Salmon Chase and many of Lincoln cabinet didn't like Lincoln?Whiskey Booze - Ulysse Grant - John G. Nicolay and John Hay-(rumor knew Rbt Lincoln/Lucy Hale).2.)Edwin Stanton didn't like Abe Lincoln since Manny Reaper case John H manny/ Cyrus H. McCormick.1855 abe hired,Inventor of a reaper that caused Cyrus McCormick to sue him, Manny won the lawsuit(case moved Cincinnati, Ohio where a certain Edwin M. Stanton took control of the case) but died from tuberculosis two weeks after the trial. He held 29 patents at his death. The company continued to make reapers and made his widow quite wealthy . Mary Dorr Manny Tinker :Manny on February 1, 1852, and was widowed January 30, 1856. Mary oversaw the Manny Reaper Company and other properties in Rockford, Illinois. She was also involved in local charitable organizations. In 1870 Mary married Robert Tinker & made the Swiss Cottage her home. Edwin became Secretary of war 1860s and Stanton and Andrew Johnson Military Tribunal had control of Lincoln Cospiracy trial ? 3.) JWB buddy John Surratt let his mother hang instead of him? Surratt fled to Montreal, Lower Canada, arriving on April 17, 1865. He then went to St. Liboire, where a Catholic priest, Father Charles Boucher, gave him sanctuary.Booth had been making brief visits to Montreal for some time, and he planned on fleeing to Canada after shooting Lincoln.So was Booth/Surratt suppose flee there together?bank draft found on John Wilkes Booth’s body was drawn on a Canadian bank. Although Booth had been in Montreal in the fall of 1864 ?4.) Why was Willie Jett set free From Luther Baker later Stanton orders arrest for Jett, and why Jett buddies Ruggles/Bainbridge never testified in court?Why didn't Lucy Hale testify? Any of the National Hotel &kirkwood people testify about JWB ?Why did JWB leave Card in Andrew Johnson box(incriminate) why didn't JWB mention it to Finis Bates? Why was it ok Military to get doc (Urquhart)for Booth but if Booth went Mudd then Mudd abet /aid fugitive?5.) When Booth had Rudy /Boyd who ever go back get stuff that he had dropped or lost ,Booth was lame with leg/foot?( JWB fashion pix with cane?)So if Ruby/Boyd went spot where JWB lost his articles,then went Garretts Tobacco Barn ,why didn't they tell (16Ny) soldiers who they were instead let them think it is Booth there ,even Herold leaves barn and Herold said it not JWB in barn but Boyd?Why did Doherty put JWB sew up (blanket/burlapbag) on horse and Luther Baker take off with it (without authorization may of had booth things too diary) Then Washington City give it to Lafayette Baker inturn they give it to Edwin Stanton. It is Lafayette Baker that claims 18 pages are missing diary?(if Lafayette Baker is poison/David E george is poisoned who did it to them?)Didn't A Johnson want get rid E Stanton cause impeach trial?Didn't A Johnson claim that Lafayette spy on him he want him fired? Dana work for Edwin Stanton& JWB passkey across bridge(Lieut.D.D.Dana that Desmond ordered to guard Naval bridge ) which David Denison Dana pursuit JWB Bryantown and communicated with Finis Bates?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-6951709633881619212017-07-04T21:14:06.743-05:002017-07-04T21:14:06.743-05:00I actually believe John Wilkes Booth died April 26...I actually believe John Wilkes Booth died April 26th 1865. They identified him at the time. His last words were "useless" "useless" his hands were paralyzed. <br /><br />Then there is the account that his body was dead and burned so badly in the barn, that no one could positively identify it, but it sounded a bit odd, since it was witnessed that he spoke. How can a badly burned body speak. <br /><br />I'm just really surprised people keep this alive, he is dead, and has been since 1865. And what about Joseph? Didn't he look like his brother? Could Joseph have been in Texas? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-43112653060245331262017-06-29T18:13:41.699-05:002017-06-29T18:13:41.699-05:00Fascinating, Wade. Yep, still around. Still read...Fascinating, Wade. Yep, still around. Still reading. Still believing. I admit I'm a lousy Christian, but I do love Jesus and still cling to the cross. Thank you for your steady posting. <br /><br />Johnny D. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-23221987584351426022017-05-19T10:23:57.473-05:002017-05-19T10:23:57.473-05:00I love interesting historical mysteries like this ...I love interesting historical mysteries like this with all there twists and turns. This one since so many people believed in John Wilkes Booth having survived, should be further researched. Any Booth descendant from JWB's brothers or cousins that can get a Y-DNA test would get the male lines DNA so that if, in the future something of the believed remains of JWB can be tested it can be determined one way or the other and the same for the remains of the man from the 1903 death. The more interest in this mystery that is generated by books or documentaries, the more chance of a possible exhumation or testing of remains in the future. Good luck with your research and thanks for posting! Eric Bruno Borgmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00802087263407478259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-44798394342671570502017-01-10T05:35:39.794-06:002017-01-10T05:35:39.794-06:00Use the Fredom of Information Act.Use the Fredom of Information Act.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-90730633725675192942016-04-26T15:25:43.815-05:002016-04-26T15:25:43.815-05:00Where are/is the photoplate of the autopsy.Stanton...Where are/is the photoplate of the autopsy.Stanton ordered one photograph taken,and then to be brought to him;did he receive it,and if so where is itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18437569939693525083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-11775237247536220732015-06-22T01:05:15.146-05:002015-06-22T01:05:15.146-05:00Thank you for the work you have put into this post...Thank you for the work you have put into this post, it helps clear up some questions I had.<br /><a href="http://medigenedna.com/" rel="nofollow">Medigene DNA</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926222517269876236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-46202567866017757362015-04-11T23:27:51.343-05:002015-04-11T23:27:51.343-05:00If they can't test the bones, why not exhume S...If they can't test the bones, why not exhume St George and test his?diann_cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181683856281836845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-41243225049272371432014-10-14T19:36:13.194-05:002014-10-14T19:36:13.194-05:00Bill,
I am writing a research paper on the conspi...Bill,<br /><br />I am writing a research paper on the conspiracy theory of JWB's escape. Can I have your permission to use parts of your blog on this topic in my paper? I will give you full credit in the References section. Thanks, Randy D. Ridner. My email: rando322@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-30323421389664748152014-09-13T12:57:00.834-05:002014-09-13T12:57:00.834-05:00Bill,
The 4 star army general in charge of Walter...Bill,<br /><br />The 4 star army general in charge of Walter Reed denied permission for the DNA analysts to access the three vertebrate citing 'potential damage to the bones which are a national treasure.' <br /><br />Oh my.<br /><br />The DNA specialists laughed. Either the general doesn't know how DNA works, or someone doesn't want DNA run on the bones.Wade Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968442835088008681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-62050223544989798342014-09-12T21:01:10.301-05:002014-09-12T21:01:10.301-05:00Did you ever get the DNA test results?
BillDid you ever get the DNA test results? <br /><br />BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-45889672760415920862014-05-04T16:11:58.589-05:002014-05-04T16:11:58.589-05:00I have a gun that belonged to JWB. My great great ...I have a gun that belonged to JWB. My great great Uncle was an engineer for the Confederacy. This particular gun can be broke down and carried in a person's pocket. My Great Great Uncle can be seen in a picture beside Booth at the Lincoln's inauguration. He died in Gallia County Ohio. His name was James Pierce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-65106858487387906332014-04-27T19:16:30.183-05:002014-04-27T19:16:30.183-05:00I think in addition to this booth also adopted the...I think in addition to this booth also adopted the identity John B Wilkes. There is a will and photo to prove this. Here's a timeline of booths travels:<br />1866 Salt Lake City, Utah<br />1867 San Fran. Where he meets his older brother Junius.<br />1868 lexington, Kentucky<br />1869 tate county,Mississippi<br />1872 Granbury, Texas. Where he meets Bates.<br />Same year Booth/Saint Helen remarries Louisa Paine, this time under real name.<br />Late 1872-1873 goes to India under name John B Wilkes, a man who did in fact exist. Booth stole his identity because he would not be able to leave the country under a fake name such as Saint Helen. Booth met this englishman sometime between 1869-1872.<br />1873 fake John B. Wilkes returns to US, whete his photo is taken.<br />Aftersome time he is spotted in 1878 in leadville, Colorado.<br />Anywhere from 1878-1883 he returned back to India where he wrote a will and died in 1883 (his alias died that is). <br />1883 Saint Helen emerges in Village Mills, Texas.<br />1884 or 1885 spotted in Fort Worth Texas.<br />Disappeared for a while.<br />Seen again in 1896 in the Heanessy Oklahoma Territory under new alias (David E George).<br />1899 El Reno Oklahoma Territory.<br />Dec. 3 1902 Enid Oklahoma.<br />Jan. 13 1903 at 10 o'clock George goes to drug store.<br />Half past 11 o'clock George already in pain from drinking arsenic.<br />Jan 14 1903 at 6:20 a.m. he dies<br /><br /><br />The real John B Wilkes was a machinist who died in 1916 and had never left the country. If you calculate the money left behind in the will, which was roughly 2 million dollars than you would see that there is no way a machinist could ever save that kind of money. Also the will leaves money to three of Booths daughters, their husbands, Booths African American Valet who helped him escape,and Booths former wives and mistresses.<br />Thus proving it could not be the real John B Wilkes but an imposter, which was really John Wilkes Booth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466812720849881266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-59384716776197820582014-04-27T19:13:17.263-05:002014-04-27T19:13:17.263-05:00I think in addition to this booth also adopted the...I think in addition to this booth also adopted the identity John B Wilkes. There is a will and photo to prove this. Here's a timeline of booths travels:<br />1866 Salt Lake City, Utah<br />1867 San Fran. Where he meets his older brother Junius.<br />1868 lexington, Kentucky<br />1869 tate county,Mississippi<br />1872 Granbury, Texas. Where he meets Bates.<br />Same year Booth/Saint Helen remarries Louisa Paine, this time under real name.<br />Late 1872-1873 goes to India under name John B Wilkes, a man who did in fact exist. Booth stole his identity because he would not be able to leave the country under a fake name such as Saint Helen. Booth met this englishman sometime between 1869-1872.<br />1873 fake John B. Wilkes returns to US, whete his photo is taken.<br />Aftersome time he is spotted in 1878 in leadville, Colorado.<br />Anywhere from 1878-1883 he returned back to India where he wrote a will and died in 1883 (his alias died that is). <br />1883 Saint Helen emerges in Village Mills, Texas.<br />1884 or 1885 spotted in Fort Worth Texas.<br />Disappeared for a while.<br />Seen again in 1896 in the Heanessy Oklahoma Territory under new alias (David E George).<br />1899 El Reno Oklahoma Territory.<br />Dec. 3 1902 Enid Oklahoma.<br />Jan. 13 1903 at 10 o'clock George goes to drug store.<br />Half past 11 o'clock George already in pain from drinking arsenic.<br />Jan 14 1903 at 6:20 a.m. he dies<br /><br /><br />The real John B Wilkes was a machinist who died in 1916 and had never left the country. If you calculate the money left behind in the will, which was roughly 2 million dollars than you would see that there is no way a machinist could ever save that kind of money. Also the will leaves money to three of Booths daughters, their husbands, Booths African American Valet who helped him escape,and Booths former wives and mistresses.<br />Thus proving it could not be the real John B Wilkes but an imposter, which was really John Wilkes Booth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-77131690697471704482014-03-26T07:50:51.123-05:002014-03-26T07:50:51.123-05:00The Army General in charge of Walter Reed Hospital...The Army General in charge of Walter Reed Hospital denied access to the three vertebrate for DNA testing saying "it would damage the national treasure" (the vertebrate), though the leading DNA scientist in the world discounted the General's argument in the appeal. Bottom line: The Army is not allowing the bones to be used for testing.Wade Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968442835088008681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-29646214834126149552014-03-25T17:36:14.072-05:002014-03-25T17:36:14.072-05:00Dear Bro. Wade,
I just read your post re: John Wil...Dear Bro. Wade,<br />I just read your post re: John Wilkes Booth. So, . . . what was determined?<br />Jeff Renard - BrasiliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-80273346689999874112014-01-03T14:37:15.820-06:002014-01-03T14:37:15.820-06:00I have an old tintype photo of a man who bears a s...I have an old tintype photo of a man who bears a striking resemblance to JWB slightly older looking than the photo on the book cover & weirdly it was taken at the A. Lincoln Meyer studio in Atlantic City,not sure when it was taken. The gentleman is sitting on a. carved rock very well dressed with boats on the back drop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-2539044689783297802013-04-21T19:42:16.007-05:002013-04-21T19:42:16.007-05:00Albert,
Here is what I found regarding the DNA.
...Albert,<br /><br />Here is what I found regarding the DNA. <br /><br />http://articles.philly.com/2013-03-30/news/38147876_1_john-wilkes-booth-edwin-booth-booth-family-members<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-63808257367193648942013-02-04T10:13:37.748-06:002013-02-04T10:13:37.748-06:00I am very interested in this research whether the ...I am very interested in this research whether the DNA test was performed on the remains of the individual purported to be JWB, because I am told by my Grandmother's family that we are descendants of JWB. However we are of Samoan heritage, an island in the South Pacific. American Samoa is still an American Territory and according to research Edwin Booth, JWBs was performing in Honolulu Hawaii at the Hawaii Theatre around the time following Lincoln's murder. But there are fierce debates among our family whether we are or arent descendants so I would like to set the record straight for the sake of our own family. There was an American who came to Samoa during that time and married our Great great grandmother. If the DNA tests were done please I would like to know what the results are. There is a possibility that JWB has some Polynesian descendants.Albertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-50177318532839341162012-11-08T16:06:12.020-06:002012-11-08T16:06:12.020-06:00My dad told me in the 8th grade that we are relate...My dad told me in the 8th grade that we are related to JWB.<br /><br />My name is Anthony Booth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-24346029877585758382012-02-20T14:02:31.616-06:002012-02-20T14:02:31.616-06:00As a relative of JWB, I was aware that Kathy Bates...As a relative of JWB, I was aware that Kathy Bates was the related this way to finis Bates and it was her sister that appeared on the show Decoded, on the History Channel with me. I grew up with these stories, as did my Mother and her Mother and it is ridiculous that we have no way of knowing where our relatives lay. You can believe that Booth did escape, and yet not believe in the Enid Mummy. try reading a factual book " Dark Union" based on the Baker Papers and many other documents, perhaps you never knew that there was a diary found 3 days before the body in the barn! JKHjoanne hulmenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19615457.post-354834479096145332011-10-14T03:14:48.131-05:002011-10-14T03:14:48.131-05:0010/14/11 Kathy Bates of Harry's Law just told...10/14/11 Kathy Bates of Harry's Law just told Craig Ferguson that Finis Bates was her grandfather. I think she said that the mummy they called - Uncle John - used to sit in their home. It would be interesting if she could be contacted and her family write a sequel to the Finis book on what happened to the mummy and affidavits and how her grandfather became a pauper trying to tell the story.<br /><br /><br />Is there a way to DNA test the Louisa Booth descendants against the JWB brother descendantsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com