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@12stringguitarpoetry

3 ай бұрын

Who are the 3 women in the photo at 2:53/14:06? where can I find the date of this photo?

@wayne-tg1xh

3 ай бұрын

I wish u could do a story on a great, great uncle of mine from Harlan county named John Caldwell.u can find a story of him in national geographic and at the college library in middlesboro ky.he ran a little store back in the day and had a black smith shop.thank u

@steveshoemaker6347

Ай бұрын

Maggy was one of my dear friends and i am in my late 80's....l live here in Kentucky and i know all about making Shine and i just Sub'ed to your channel...

@BarbaraHester-ih8nj

Ай бұрын

9pm😊😊

Nothing better than a good history lesson 😂.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, her story deserves to be told

My kind of woman; taking care of business! I adore the stories you pull from our history. Thanks and God Bless you. The US steals the money we earn from the sweat of our labor. Just as bad as slavery, in my mind, because feds can seize our property, just like an evil master. I admire her tenacity. Appalachian people are resourceful. They're intelligent, and when they're wronged, Lord help the person who did the wrongin!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She was tenacious for sure

@frostyfrances4700

3 ай бұрын

@user-gu1jk4qn6b - While I understand your sentiments, remember that fairly structured and enforced taxes are merely the just and necessary rent we pay to live in a better country. During what many consider the good old days, up through the 1950's when one wage was enough to buy a decent life for an entire family AND send the kids to college, the richest paid 50% in taxes. Average CEO pay was only 3X the average worker's salary. Today the richest pay only around 17% and have enough loopholes to dodge much of that. Even Warren Buffet says it's wrong. CEO base salaries outpace worker salaries to the point that the latter would have to work around 2 millennia for the same haul. In order to remedy the situation, first you need to listen to Economics and History 101 so you'll understand just whose hand is in your pocket and who your slavemaster really is. Plus realize that massive coordinated effort (ie, government) is by far the most efficient use of large funds. Otherwise go out and try to build your own road, school, hospital, army etc and see just how far you get. Ayn Rand was a sociopath. She still appeals to many college students bc they're too young to have learned much or acquired wisdom.

@lamontpearce170

3 ай бұрын

Sadly we only have the illusion of freedom.

@frostyfrances4700

3 ай бұрын

@user-gu1jk4qn6b and @lamontpearce170 - While I at least kinda understand your position, may I suggest a somewhat broader outlook. Fairly assessed and collected taxes are merely the rent we OWE for living in a much better country than shortsightedness believes. First of all, dismiss this idea of individuals as an island. Nobody makes it in this world alone. Anyone who thinks they do should just go out and try to build their own school, hospital, road, army etc. Government itself is not necessarily evil - that's determined by the type of representative/ruler we the people collectively install or permit. Back in the 1950's during what many fantasize as 'good old days', the super rich were taxed at a rate of about 50%. That's how the interstate highway system came to be, along with other things we take for granted today. Most CEO's back then made only 3X what the average worker got. It was common for one salary to be enough for decent lodging and the support (and education) of an entire family. Today the average CEO makes maybe 600 times more than most workers and is only taxed at around 13% with plenty of loopholes to dodge much of that pittance. Five men have gobbled up more than the bottom 50% of the country entirely. Even Warren Buffet says that's wrong and unsustainable. Not to mention the huge number of corporations that effectively pay ZERO taxes. So if you're concerned about theft of the fruits of your labor, first figure out who the real slavemaster is with his hand in your pocket, promoting fear and hatred of your fellow citizens who might not look or worship or think exactly as you do. Otherwise you'll keep fighting against your own valid interests instead of the robber barons seeking to keep you divided against your neighbors. Before you go to war, first figure out who your actual enemy is.

@kevinbrewer9421

3 ай бұрын

The taxes we pay doesn't pay for the things you listed ! The printing of currency pays for that witch extracts your wealth (buying power) if you don't understand this you will in less than 5 years from now . Or maybe your so far gone you won't even notice? Please wake up !! We need you.

God bless her. She never hurt anyone. Great story!!!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️

@frostyfrances4700

3 ай бұрын

Melissa: Never hurt anyone and helped a lot of people. That's a saint in my book.

@u-neekusername4430

3 ай бұрын

@@frostyfrances4700 I 2nd that!

What an amazing story ❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Renee!

Maggie was a Queen

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Sure was!

Gotta love stories like this.👍👍👍

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️

Well done storyteller.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry!

I absolutely loved this story. What a remarkable woman!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Catherine, Maggie was a heck of a gal!

Yesssss! Go Maggie!! Would so loved to have met her.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She was quite a woman

I love her!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She was a firecracker

My first wife's great-great aunt. I've heard about her for years. And, from the stories I've heard about her, she was a "Mommy " to, just about, anyone who would let her. A truly great woman.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome thank you for sharing that

Cheer! My mom is 90 and has always said “Be good! But not too good or you’ll miss all the fun”! True words🥰

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

I love it!

@daleross9001

3 ай бұрын

Never heard that before . Thats heavy and poinient really Thank mom for me ❤

@mikejones6486

3 ай бұрын

Your Mom is very wise!!!

@ihaveseensuchthings

2 ай бұрын

Whenever we used to tell my granddad to “be good,” he’d say, “I can’t promise I’ll be good, but I’ll sure be good at it!”

@saner6888

2 ай бұрын

@@ihaveseensuchthings I like that one too!!🌻

As a women living off grid in Appalachia making my own way too in this man's world, I take away a great deal of inspiration from Maggie thank you for sharing her story! ❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

glad you enjoyed my friend. Stay strong

Great story JD have a blessed day Amen 🙏

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks brother

You tell a fine story, Sir! Thanks again ❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

Brilliant as always thank you ,what a woman !!!!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great story. You sure have a special gift for telling stories.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for sharing with us JD.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Yes sir

Gotta love that she stuck by her decisions and educated herself to beat the system.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Yes!

We're so fortunate that Appalachia has so many interesting characters in it's history and doubly fortunate that you relate them to all of us!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

preciate my friend, history has tried to erase folks like Maggie, but not as long as im around.

@chickadee-

3 ай бұрын

Agree 100%.

I love this story. Thanks JD

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Vickie, have a great Saturday

Another wonderful story JD.❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sharon!

very cool story JD, when i was growing up here in SC across the swamp from us was a bootlegger woman everybody called miss red, she of course had red hair. she raised her 2 boys and paid all her bills and harmed no one., in fact she was a nice lady,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

How bout that

Way To Go Maggie! You out smarted them!❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Sure did

Loved this story. Hell of a woman.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She sure was

Good morning and happy Saturday!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Morning Robbie

I really enjoyed this story what an amazing lady what an entrepreneur 😊😊and a very good looking lady too

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She lived an amazing life

Nothing like a good strong mountain woman.there priceless..thanks for making our day JD 🇺🇸

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Long live the memory of Maggie Bailey

My grandpa knowed her well.we used to go there when I was younger.thanks for these stories.we got to love the old timers they are what made these mountains great.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️

Another great story JD. Inspiring that she was able to beat the government at their own game.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Heck yeah, incredible

Love the Maggies of the world! Sounds like she was a force for good in her area: Filling in to feed, educate and provide a safety net for her family, friends and neighbors. The story didn't say but I bet her 'shine was clean , too, - no harmful practices in production nor any poisonous additives. What a woman; what a story. Thanks, JD, for bringing it to us.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Myra!

What a woman!!!! Another great story JD👍❤️

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Denise!

That was a life lesson

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️ thank you Anna!

Great story. Woman of the Greatest Generation.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️

Wow, good for Maggie she never lost her hustle did she ❤ God bless Maggie and Salute 🍷🥂🍻🥃 that should cover most of the drinks haha

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

What a woman!

What a strong woman enjoyed this story wish u could tell stories everyday !

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great story, I would have liked to have known such a spunky lady.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Me too brother

Popcorn Sutton must've came from her family line. Lol

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Maybe so

What an amazing story. Maggie was truly a legend. Thanks JD

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Yes she was, it was an honor to tell her story

Thanks J D, Maggie sounded like my type of lady, she would have been a good friend to have. Good on her for beating the law and being such a kind person in her community 👏🏻👏🏻😊

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She was a good woman!

This was plumb amazing them Bailey's were tough I knew a few Myself

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks brother

What an amazing woman! I sure would have loved to met her. Great story JD. Thank you. ❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Incredible lady, Thanks for sharing, JD, a miss Robin Hood

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks John, hope you are having a good one brother

Good morning, JD! You'd be hard-pressed to find another Maggie nowadays and I enjoyed listening to her life's story. As told by one of the best! Enjoy your weekend friend and I'll see ya next time!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you brother!

Great story as usual. JD! Thanks again, my friend. Oh! The story of her upbringing, reminds me of that Bible verse. Train up your child, and the way they will go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it. God bless JD. ❤️👍☺️

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

So true! amen to that

Love the Story and the Lady.....Love it when people like her out smart the Goverment! Good job J.D.!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, hope all is well in your neck of the woods

I love your book, JD! It’s all of your amazing storytelling that I can pick up anytime I want that good feeling you get from an interesting tale. Thank you!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much Claire ❤️

She was impressive. An incredibly long life for that era, and especially in the business. I wonder why she never bought off the local police. Just a donation for them to look the other way. Great story JD. Happy Friday.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She had a long life in the business for sure- she came a long way and never lost her hustle

@rustylynch6059

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I lost my hustle years ago. 🤣. I'm not lazy, just overweight and arthritic. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 🤣🤣

@frostyfrances4700

3 ай бұрын

@@rustylynch6059 - 'Tis a story writ large for most of us. I used to be able to work hard all day and dance all night. Now I'm lucky to keep the worst of it down. But I'm 79 and time does take its toll.

My father (born in 1917 in Mercer County, West Virginia Coal Mine Town of Weyanoke) ran 'shine' in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia from his 1st cousins still operation in Giles County, Virginia. He drove mine Timber from their sawmill with the moonshine hidden in the load. When he delivered the mine timbers to the mines, he sold the shine to the miners. World War II interrupted and he enlisted in the US Army Air Force. When he returned from the South Pacific Campaign in 1945, he went work as a Class A Transmission Lineman for Appalachian Power Company in Bluefield, WV.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Love it!

The sounds of an awful lot like the TV series Justified. Absolutely loved that show.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

I think that character was based on the real life Maggie this video was about

Gosh they should make a movie about this amazing lady ❤️

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

They should!

Some can and some can't. Maggie Bailey was definitely one who could and did pretty much all her life! Great story! Thanks JD!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Charlie!

Maggie my absolute hero. I'm the Las Vegas weed plug

No killing. No violent turf takeovers. No vulgar outbursts in court or in the paper. True heart for folks. My, my, my, what a peculiar American outlaw. Kinda wish all our outlaw heroes were like her. Good story. Keep on.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️

The world needs more women like her.

I love listening to these beautiful stories ❤. My people my mountains 😊

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Have a blessed day.

That is one of the greatest stories I have ever heard! America! I respect that woman thoroughly.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

These are the folks I remember from my childhood I wish we could have filled there shoes God Bless

I love this story,I wish I could of had my uncle listen to it,but he passed 2 years ago,he was also a moonshiner near Henderson co. Ken.His 200 acres was passed down to us kids,so we will-always have a place to go & remember his great stories!TY

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️

Oooh who doesn’t love a woman with great tenacity and ingenuity! She never hurt one single sold and helped so many friends and family and neighbors that it’s mind-boggling! I’m happy that she learned the laws to defend herself. Thank you JD for an awesome story! And, just a suggestion to all of you out there that haven’t purchased JD’s book, you do not know what you’re missing!! If you love his videos, boy are you ever going to love his book!! Hurry! Get one today!! Blessings always my friend JD! ❤️😊✝️

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Bless you Betty! Thank you!

@bettyfeliciano7322

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You are very welcome my friend!! Have a blessed day! ❤️😊✝️

What a great story.I wish there was a love button instead of a like button thank you

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

She was quite an entrepreneur. She was going to succeed no matter what. Great story

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

well said, she wasn't no quitter!

THE STORY'S ARE GREAT AND YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO TELL THEM THE BEST / KEEP THE FAITH , JESUS SAVES

Totally cool!!!! I love this woman!!!!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

❤️

I’ve already used the term “best story ever” when you shared about Ruby’s life. So this is a “most excellent story” JD! You share a perfect story, with just the right amount of music, turned down, not overpowering when you’re sharing. I look forward to hearing your stories every day!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that great review

What a generous woman.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

2 ай бұрын

she was a heck of a lady

What a great story. She was a firecracker..

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

she sure was Ruby!

Wow what a life for Maggie and her community! I’m glad she educated herself in prison probably saved her ass so many more times the we know of JD you are one of the best storytellers out there. I especially love looking at the old photos of years past. Maggie seemed like a stand up passionate woman. I am glad she lived a very long life. We’ll just have to wait for the next interesting story you’ll tell us. Have a great day. Don’t forget Spring is right around the bend!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Karen! Yes! Spring is right around the bend. You know I live up on a mountain ridge and my writing studio has large glass doors over looking the forest. I spend 40-50 hours a week in this spot, researching, writing, and video production, always watching the animals and small daily changes in the forest. Spring will be exciting!

I love watching these stories in the early morning with the door open, cold breeze coming in, and a hot cup of coffee in my hand! That's a good morning, so keep it up brother, you're doing a darn good job!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Preciate you brother

@govolsfightvolsfight2908

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller the comment and compliment are well earned, have a great day brother, we look forward to more interesting content.

I live in Harlan County and I remember her very well.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Awesome

God bless her.

these stories are great. Thank you.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Nora!

Oh, Maggie, Maggie, Maggie! I want to be you! What a top story :)

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Oh wow what an Amazing woman she was 😊

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

2 ай бұрын

a heck of a woman!

If your breaking a said law then learn that law inside and out. Nice work, Miss Maggie.

I gotta tell you, I do love your story telling. I have been listening to your channel for a while and this one was top shelf! I will give a toast and hold my glass high to Maggie Bailey next time I have a strong one! Thank you you!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

2 ай бұрын

right on my friend. Cheers!

Growing up in Harlan we were all familiar with Mag Bailey. Some of us more than others!😊

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

awesome!

Excellent story. I got my tee shirt and key chain immediately after I placed my order. I don’t have to tell yall how much I love them.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

omg, i love this story and woman

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

11 күн бұрын

❤️

Loving Maggie's story! What a woman! We have a couple quart jars of homemade moonshine in our refrigerator right now. I like it cold. For medicinal purposes only of course.😆😅🤣

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

of course, all in the name of good health and science!

@chickadee-

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Exactly! Like granny Clampet's rheumatiz medicine....

I grew up in a dry county in Eastern Kentucky in the 70s and early 80s. Remember riding through the drive through windows at many local bootleggers with my Dad.😊

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

Ай бұрын

That's awesome

Love this channel , just like Arkansas where my roots come from . I’m 70 and seen and heard these stories . This is top notch and I’m buying a book.guess what one .

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much!

Enjoyed this story. Much love from California

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

That was a marvelous story..good for Maggie!!❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Love your story telling about our history. Thank you.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sandra!

Great Story 👍😎

I knew her as "Mag" and she put a lot of people through college in our little neck of the woods.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

She was a heckuva woman glad to see that there were folks who actually knew her

@TheTempest1970

3 ай бұрын

Pretty much everyone where I live knew her or knew someone who knew her. She was a good one. @@TheAppalachianStoryteller

Great story, again! My brothers and I use to find stills hidden in those hollers . Grew up in a dry county! People gonna get their liquor! Lol

This is my favourite story so far. Xx

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

awesome, thanks for that feedback!

Great story J.D. Hope all is well in your world my brother. Y'all stay safe out there 🙏

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Yes sir, bright sunshine today here in the mountains

@bigiron8831

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Snowed last night here in Wisconsin

Such a good story I had to listen twice. ❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

alright! preciate that!

GREAT TRUE STORY‼️ Thank you‼️

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

This channel is all about true stories

Once again Thank you

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir!

1:41 Im near 60 years old now and I remember the old timers ( including my grandparents ) when I was young talking about how devastating the Chestnut blight was to the economy and quality of life of the mountain communities ( Im in SW Va ) . The would reminisce about when they bloomed it looked like the mountains were covered with snow. They would eat and sale the nuts , feed them to their hogs. The Chestnut wood would split straight as a arrow and make the best house shingles and many barns , house and out buildings were made from the wood as well. They called the American Chestnut trees The Kings of the Forest for a reason. They said seeing all the Chestnut trees ( from what I was told the mountain forest were just full of them ) dead from the blight was like seeing a battlefield full of corpses. I Imagine that economic disaster turned a few into making moonshine for money.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

You are exactly correct, I hope you watch my video on the chestnut “the rise and fall of Appalachia”

@troynov1965

3 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ill check it thanks. I just stumbled across your channel today. Appalachian roots run deep in my family. My daddy used to say when he was a kid they lived so far back in the hollers they had to pipe in sunshine and the Grand Ol Opry didnt come on their radio till Wednesday night.

Much admiration for Miss Maggie 🥰 Great story tellin JD! Our country needs more Maggies 😉

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Yes indeed

Wow what a woman she was thank you 🙏

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Robin!

What an awesome tale, JD! Thank you.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sherry!

An amazing story. I'm gonna listen to it again. Thanks for sharing this my friend.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller

3 ай бұрын

heck yeah, thanks so much!

My dad knew her and yes he would buy from her to I kinda remember her yes I am a Harlan County man 😊 still live here too