Don't assume this was a "scandal." Levirate and similar forms of marriage can be found in the Bible and in cultures thru out the world. Without knowing more details, this sounds like extended family coming together for very practical, nurturing, and supportive reasons. Nothing scandalous at all!

Been there. Done that. In the long run, it didn’t help …

Had hoped to be Sec of Agriculture. Totally unqualified, but no felonies. No allegations of corruption, sexual harassment, misconduct, or alcohol/drug abuse, either, but as a teenager I did once have a thing for the girl on The Partridge Family and that should count for something …

How about Obedience Dutiful Bugg?

Hi! Please add me if you haven’t already. Thanks!

A seminal moment at age 11 for me, I learned of MLK's assassination at a family celebration of my grandmother's birthday. The reaction of my white Missouri-born family was shocking and sad to witness but over the years gradually became more enlightened as the family confronted the issue of race.

My wife's maiden name is Baugh ...

Count me in!

Works for me but Kentucky and West Virginia were formed out of Virginia …

I think there might be enough but I would suggest adding Kentucky and possibly Maryland …

Not sure you would remember me but we were students together at PSR. Retired lawyer and now a genealogist. Good to find you here!