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This article explores the surprising connections and “spooky” history of Maysville, Kentucky, the birthplace of actor George Clooney. The author delves into the town’s past, highlighting its founders like Daniel Boone, and its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The text details the “spooky” birth and death dates of George Clooney’s great-great-grandfather, Andrew Clooney, who served as Maysville’s mayor and met with FDR. The article also mentions Andrew Clooney’s wife, Crescentia Koch, whose father witnessed the Lincoln assassination, an event the author also labels “spooky.”

Maysville’s history is further enriched by the presence of Rosemary Clooney, George Clooney’s aunt and a Hollywood star, who grew up in the John Brett Richeson House. The town also boasts Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the Clooney family, as George Clooney is reportedly related to him. The article touches on the town’s historical events, including a mysterious powder keg explosion in 1854, and the presence of influential figures like Ulysses S. Grant, William Nelson, and Albert Johnston, who attended Maysville Academy.

The text then focuses on the town’s seemingly out-of-place, elegant architecture, such as the Cox Building, which served as a Masonic Temple, and the Russell Theatre. The Russell Theatre, built during the Great Depression by James Barbour Russell, is presented as a mystery, with the author questioning how a seemingly modest businessman could afford such a lavish project. This leads to the revelation that James Barbour Russell’s father, Milton Russell, ran a successful wholesale grocery business that primarily dealt in liquor, and Maysville is noted as the birthplace of bourbon.

The article strongly suggests that Maysville was a significant bootlegging center, especially during Prohibition. George Remus, “King of the bootleggers,” is mentioned as having operated out of Cincinnati and bought Maysville’s Pogue Distillery to use as a central hub for his illegal operations. This influx of illegal money is proposed as the reason for the town’s affluent Prohibition-era buildings. The author speculates that James Barbour Russell was likely working for Remus, and that Andrew Clooney, as mayor, was undoubtedly involved.

The article then circles back to George Clooney, noting his current success in the tequila business with Casamigos, a company that saw a significant sale for Clooney and his friends. The author also draws parallels between Rosemary Clooney’s Hollywood career, her association with figures like Bing Crosby and Robert F. Kennedy, and her potential involvement with “spooks” and the CIA. Bing Crosby is described as a powerful figure with rumored Mafia ties. The article also links George Clooney to Jerry Lundergan, a former Kentucky Democratic Party chairman with a criminal record, who is seen with George Clooney at a Maysville restaurant on Rosemary Clooney St..

Further connections are explored, including George Clooney’s reported relationship to Abraham Lincoln through Nancy Hanks and Mary Ann Sparrow, and a potential link to Tom Hanks. The author also draws a connection to Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Trump advisor, through George Clooney’s maternal grandmother, Marie Frances Guilfoyle. Finally, the article examines George Clooney’s extensive filmography, noting his frequent portrayals of intelligence-related roles, suggesting this may stem from his family’s purported connections. The narrative concludes by detailing George Clooney’s entry into Hollywood, facilitated by his cousin Miguel Ferrer, and his aunt Rosemary Clooney’s influential circle.

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