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Curt Jett, the wild dog of the mountains

Curt Jett shot US Commissioner J.B. Marcum at almost the exact spot at the Breathitt County Courthouse where he’d shot James Cockrill.

The raids of passing soldiers was the excuse for the organization, by both sides, of bands who claimed they were Home Guards.

When Uncle Jed was well shaved, Grandpappy Greenberry sat down in the chair. Uncle Jed took the razor & went over him! That settled the feuds.

Allen Brumfield is attacked by his enemies. Following the skirmish, relations grow even bloodier between the Brumfields and the McCoys.

Tom Dotson, descendant of both Hatfields & McCoys, takes issue with historical accuracy of Dean King’s research in King’s book ‘The Feud.’

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