Appalachian Outlaw Otto Wood

Appalachian Outlaw: Otto Wood #ottowood #appalachianhistory #appalachia #appalachianoutlaws #outlaws #gunslinger

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[TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[edwardkellogg]

It's too bad Otto could not turn his life around after having so many chances to do so. He knew how to work the system when he was younger. Great story, JD. Thank you.

[karena]

You are an excellent narrator! Love learning these stories!

[brenttucker]

Doc Watson sang a song about Otto Wood. That's how I first heard the story. My family has a 400 year history in NC & VA, these videos help keep our shared stories alive. Good work!

[jacobweems]

2 videos in the same weekend this is a treat

[VNV]

I remember the story my history teacher in Princeton West Virginia tell us the story of Otto Wood and Jesse James back in the early 50's. Her name was Thelma Oxley and she taught school in Mercer County. She really owned the house that Jesse James slept in and now is of Historic Registered Houses. She was old back then and didn't weigh 100 pounds soaking wet. But she sure swung a mean paddle. She was a great story teller. But when she said she slept with Jesse James somehow I didn't doubt her word.
Thanks JD for another great one.

[janetconnors]

Otto was a criminal and caused a lot of harm. But I couldn't help but think that he was a genius. Thoroughly enjoyed the story

[suzyhomemaker-xvbw]

Wow ! What a story ! Thanks for drawing the listeners right into the storyline. Much love from the Heart of Dixie, Alabama !

[WhoDoUthinkUr]

A good Story teller doesn’t just describe places things or event’s. They Guide the Imagination in way that bring’s you into the story, almost like a memory being relived. Thank You .

[lisabarnes]

Love your storytelling! I listen to other stories about the Appalachian Mountains people, but you have the perfect storytelling voice! I feel like you’re an old soul, as you have a way of making people FEEL the emotions of the story as if it were YOU that had lived it. Well done my friend, well done!

[joanhamilton]

What a character! As onery as he was you still find yourself rooting him on...

[karenroot]

Wow what a life of crime from such a mischievous little boy! Great story JD. I just love all the photos! This story had me at the edge of my seat wondering what Otto was going to do next! Thanks again

[joelackey]

Good story...I am a relative of Otto. My mother is a Wood from Wilkes Co. N.C.. we have one of the Original typed manuscripts from Otto's biography that he contributed to one of the times he was in jail.

[scottdavis]

Great story Donnie as always. Love the story of these people. My great great great grandmother was a McCoy. Her and Great great great grandfather came to Western North Carolina in the early 1800’s and settled on the French Broad River. There wasn’t a any towns or counties. Now it’s Madison county and the city Marshall. Just a old Marines history.

[slevinslevin]

This channel is amazing well done sir, I am from Scotland but recently have been obsessed with frontier folk stories haha

[melissavancleave]

Another great story, told by a true storyteller. All the work you put into these videos make the stories that much better. Otto was a raw old bird. Thanks

[rdh]

Great rendition of the Otto Wood story. My father was 23 years old in 1930 when Otto Wood was shot dead in Salsbury NC. Dad worked at at the Yadkin Hotel a block away from the shootout and heard the shots. He didn't bother to explore. I live a block from the house that was then Wright's Funeral home where an estimated 10, 000 stood in line for 8 blocks to see Otto laid out. I light of his ability to escape from jails, prisons, and guards, it is surprising that he isn't remembered as much as Bonnie and Clyde and others. This vid seems to be well researched and based on local recollections, the most accurate. Thanks for putting this excellent rendition together.

[StMiBll]

Excellent story! I can’t believe I’ve not heard of him before today. What a life!

[alang.carter]

A kid today wouldn’t even come close to living thru what he did, even though later he got criminal but most didn’t have much of a choice … it was staying alive loved the story JD thnx

[dianamarcelo]

This video made my day. Thank you for all your work. Love your stories and videos. Hello from Naples Florida