"Thomas Kearns: Rags to Riches Miner"

Thomas Kearns is a hero of the old west, rags-to-riches miner, U.S. Senator, and rail road magnate. He clearly loved newspapers, garnering his first press mention in 1880 at the age of 18. and  subsequently owning The Salt Lake Tribune  There is a wealth of information in period newspapers that provide additional insight into Tom’s history, including previously undiscovered wild-west stories from his youth back in O’Neill, Nebraska. Presented by Sandy Brumley  whose principal qualifications for this Tom Kearns project are a love for reading newspapers and an insatiable desire to know the truth. Sandy is joined by Tom Kearns grandson Michael Kearns who provides insight into the Kearns family members and explores family lore.

Added 27 Mar 2026