Jesse James
Profession: Outlaw
Nationality:
American
Why Famous: Former confederate guerrilla during the US Civil war, James became an outlaw and bandit notorious for robbing banks and trains. Formed gangs with his brother Frank and associates and evaded capture for about 15 years. Killed by a member of his gang in 1882 for reward money.
Born: September 5, 1847 Birthplace: Kearney, Missouri, USA Star Sign: Virgo
Died: April 3, 1882 (aged 34) Cause of Death: Shot
Articles on Jesse James
Jesse James – Hero or Cold Killer?
Hailed by some as a folk hero and by others as a cold-bloodied killer, Jesse James, one of America’s most infamous outlaws, was born on this day. September 5, 1847
Married Life
1874-04-24 Outlaw Jesse James marries cousin Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
Events in the Life of Jesse James
1864-09-27 Jesse James' gang surprise attack train: 150 killed
1866-02-13 Jesse James holds up his first bank, stealing $15,000 from the Clay County Savings Association in Liberty, Missouri
1866-10-30 Jesse James' gang robs bank in Lexington, Missouri ($2000)
1867-03-02 Jesse James' gang robs bank in Savannah Missouri, 1 killed
1867-05-23 Jesse James gang robs bank in Richmond, Missouri (2 die, $4,000 taken)
1868-03-20 Jesse James Gang robs a bank in Russellville, Kentucky, of $14,000
1868-12-07 Jesse James gang robs bank in Gallatin Missouri, kills 1
1871-06-03 Jesse James & his gang robs Obocock Bank (Corydon Iowa), of $15,000
1871-07-03 Jesse James robs bank in Corydon, Iowa ($45,000)
1872-04-12 Jesse James gang robs bank in Columbia, Kentucky (1 dead/$1,500)
1873-07-21 Jesse James and James Younger gang's 1st train robbery (Adair Iowa)
1874-01-31 Jesse James gang robs a train at Gads Hill, Missouri
1874-12-08 Jesse James gang takes train at Muncie Kansas
1875-07-07 Jesse James robs train in Otterville, Missouri
1882-04-03 American outlaw Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford at home in St Joseph
