The Frontier Church Leader Who Secretly Ran a River Pirate Gang #shorts

In the early 1800s, James Ford was known as a respected militia captain, church leader, and wealthy ferry operator along the Ohio River in Kentucky. But behind closed doors, he ran one of the most ruthless outlaw gangs in American frontier history... Watch our full 21-minute documentary on Kentucky’s forgotten history on our channel! 🔔 Subscribe for deep-dive abandoned history every week. #Kentucky #GhostTown #AmericanHistory #Outlaws #ForgottenTowns #Shorts