The Hanging of Betsey Reed
A Wabash River Tragedy on the Illinois Frontier

A new book from author
    Rick Kelsheimer ...
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In 1845 twenty thousand people gathered in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to witness the hanging of Betsey Reed for poisoning her husband.

Considered a witch by some, a victim by others;

this is her story.

Rick's next Book Signings will be at...
Lawrence County Historical Society
Lawrenceville, IL
Monday, February 25 at 7:00 pm

Midwest Writers Guild Book Fair
Washington Square Mall, Evansville, IN
Saturday, March 15 ... 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm

Betsey Reed Festival
Historic Main Street. Palestine, IL
June 6 ~7

Sullivan County Historical Society
Sullivan, IN
Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 pm