Was this common back in the day? If not, why were the guards present? Were they tipped off? Were the thwarted thieves ever caught? Too many questions. 
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Was it a Studebaker wagon?????
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That was the exact same question I had after reading this.Originally posted by firestoper 25 View PostWas it a Studebaker wagon?????
Ed Sallia
Dundee, OR
Sol Lucet OmnibusComment
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That was 1901. And yes, at that time it was common. They would hold a corpse for ransom. If you ever go to Springfield, IL, check out Lincoln's tomb.Tom - Bradenton, FL
1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2514.10)
1964 Studebaker Commander - 170 1V, 3-Speed w/ODComment
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I have no doubt that happened quite often when People with THAT kind of International Fame and Fortune were involved.
A Very gross kind of kidnapping.
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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Well that's comforting.......noting my social status NO danger of any disturbances at my super secret ash dumping site.
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Yes. The body of President Lincoln was stolen. The idea was that they could hold the body for ransom. I imagine these wicked folk targeted wealthy families although Lincoln was not wealthy, millions would have paid the ransom. His body was recovered and re-interred in so much concrete that theft would be impossible.Comment
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The 1876 attempt to steal Lincoln's body was foiled. The casket was opened in 1901 (he died in 1865) to confirm he was still in there. He was (and easily recognizable according to the 23 people who attended) and he was appropriately laid to "final" rest in a steel cage 10 feet deep and encased in concrete in the floor of the tomb. Been there ever since.
Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker ReviewComment
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Where's Clement's grave again? Asking for a friend.Comment
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