Assassination Trivia

[RJNorton]

I have seen that photo before, and I think it's Dr. Francis Tumblety. Tumblety was arrested in connection with the conspiracy to kill Lincoln. It was rumored that he may have conspired with David Herold. War Department records indicate he was jailed, but they give no specific reason as far as I know. Nothing concrete was found, and the doctor was released. Basically, Tumblety was an Indian herb doctor who traveled all over the continent by covered wagon. Many towns had removed him as a quack, and he had been threatened by folks he had tricked. I also think some people believe he may have been Jack the Ripper.

I was writing this reply, and when I posted I see Joe got it first. I can add that Herb once posted that Tumblety is buried near where he lives in New York.