Alabamas Moonshine King: Outlaw Bell Tree Smith

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[bryanestes]

Got your book yesterday, rite on time, going to my mother's this weekend and she is having her family from Grundy VA. And my fathers side from Wallens Creek, KY. Gunna be be a good time and I'm going to introduce them to your channel and book, I know they will appreciate your work..God bless you JD, thanks

[flane]

Loved your story. I live in cherokee county al. I am 70 yrs old.I have memories of when I was 6 yrs old my older sisters husband hauled moonshine for a family in borden springs. He would take the back seats out of the car and and us kids would sit on the jugs with a board across them so it would look like we were riding in the back seat.

[gilbertcammarn]

To me, moonshine stories are the best. Still remembering the very heavy lady who was a moonshiner.

[maemae]

My husband grandpa was the best moonshiner in Etowah Co Alabama which borders Cherokee County. I’m sure they were aware of each other. It’s funny because my husband is a minister and when we moved back to Etowah county about 25 years ago, one of the first people he met told him that his pawpaw made the best moonshine he ever drank. My husbands pawpaw passed away when he was young so he doesn’t remember him much. This was a great memory to hear about.

[kevdimo]

Some men are never meant to grow old peacefully! Thanks for another great story JD. 👍🏼

[Teukel-fh]

Love this story. Love the South and being Southern. You are one of the very few who get the name right about the War Between the States, not the Civil War. Love your documentary on Stump houses. I had no idea.

[michaelstusiak]

Another character that I feel fortunate to be introduced to ...thanks JD.

[lindakuhn]

I swear no one can tell a story like you. I love each and every one and share them with my daughter. We love to listen to them together. That’s unbelievable how long he got away with things even killing. Till the next story thanks so much. ❤😊

[jannitanolen-bevers]

I am addicted to historical rabbit holes, and have been since my thesis which was entitled "The economic reprocussions on the post Civil War South" subtitled "The Carpetbaggers are Coming". It wasn't the war, it was the people and their stories. You are a master, Dr Phillips, and your books are just as fascinating. Thank you & God bless you and yours!

[bryanslife]

I just found your channel tonight . I already listened to 5 shows. I love it what a great channel

[johnbubbajohnson]

Thank you again for these forgotten stories. God bless you and your whole family...🙏🙏🙏

[RobertaReal]

Another excellent story & the music! Sir you deserve a tv show & a soundtrack.

[Adamontrail]

I love your narration, JD. I even listen after I've listened.

[farrislaura]

Good way to start a Saturday morning. Thanks, and keep it coming. Have a wonderful day.

[garylam]

What a story of a man that defied the odds and people that tried to take advantage of entrepreneurship.
Much like in everyday life with struggle to earn a living and the government wanting their share .
It’s been that way since the begging of time envy, greed,and personal laziness makes society hate success.
What a story of a man that lived his life the way he wanted and enjoyed .
He obviously was well liked and admired to have the success of an operation as large as this .
Probably demanded loyalty and respect against a crooked government and a brainwashed society.
Thanks JD
Knocked it out the park again

[drtom]

Great story JD. He went out the same way he treated others. Karma got him.

[indridcold]

Another great story and I'm extra proud of this one. I was born, raised and still live on Bell Tree Smith's land. My third great-grandfather was an iron mine constable in Salem/Bluffton.
The commissary stands to this day.

[billywalker]

I was telling my brother and sister in law about your channel, and lo and behold, she said that they are subscribed and enjoy your stories immensely.

[timmcquerry]

J.D., Thanks, love the Delta-Blues style slide guitar 🎸 😉.

[neeceeboo]

This story is so good, I've listened to it 3 different times. Thanks for sharing this my friend.