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I was first drawn to this book because Grover Cleveland is a second cousin many times removed. That is, according to my recollection, my paternal grandmother's father, William Dodge Cory (1840-1910), was a second cousin to Grover Cleveland (1837-1908). In other words, I share an ancestor with Grover Cleveland, Moses Cleveland. Obviously, Grover's connection to Moses is a tad more direct than mine.
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Sep 19, 2025 10:48AM
p. 55 "...poacher's paradox: Successful thieves become emboldened thieves, and emboldened thieves become unsuccessful thieves."
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Read this book about a year ago. I really like it. Grover is a fascinating person; hope you find it interesting.
I read a short bio of Grover many moons ago and liked him. Even liked baseballer Grover Cleveland Alexander.I have a semi-famous ancestor like you do, but your kinship is probably closer, and he is a little better known.
Mine is Gen Nelson Miles and I just read a couple of short biographies on him that I have owned for about 20 years. I had been thinking he was a lifelong Democrat because I had known he was up for Democrat ticket nomination in 1904. He was trounced, not a real popular guy. Found out he was a Republican but switched in 1904, I think partly to spite Big Stick Roosevelt. Miles was married to Tecumseh Shermans niece, also Ohio Senator John Shermans niece.
My moms Miles side were/are all Democrats. I am more Republican/Libertarian. Dad was moderate Republican, but his family were mostly working class Democrat too.
Thanks for sharing your story, Davy. Gen. Miles had quite a colorful history. Impressive!
