Too Tall Bob Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 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, 1847Birthplace: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Curiosity about the first train attack caused me to go looking for info and I found the link below. Sure, the James and Youngers fascinate us now but I am sure I wouldn’t want anything to do with them back in their day. https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-jessejamestimeline/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 You missed the most important one. September 4th, 1876. The James-Younger gang attempt to rob the bank in Northfield Minnesota, and get shot to doll rags. Happy Birthday Jesse. Your outlaw life is now over. http://www.northfieldhistory.org/the-bank-raid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, Billy the Kid, and Bonnie & Clyde are all celebrated outlaws thanks to the fame and notoriety they received in the press for doing what they did. Unfortunately it masks the fact that they were vicious killers no different than the mass shooters and gangbangers we are dealing with today. Had Jesse James lived in 2019 and committed the crimes he did we wouldn't be celebrating the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 6 hours ago, Sixgun Sheridan said: Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, Billy the Kid, and Bonnie & Clyde are all celebrated outlaws thanks to the fame and notoriety they received in the press for doing what they did. Unfortunately it masks the fact that they were vicious killers no different than the mass shooters and gangbangers we are dealing with today. Had Jesse James lived in 2019 and committed the crimes he did we wouldn't be celebrating the man. To me it is not so much to celebrate but to remember American history.....All the good parts and bad parts..... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Texas Lizard said: To me it is not so much to celebrate but to remember American history.....All the good parts and bad parts..... Texas Lizard Well, given the number of movies about Jessie and his ilk I say they’re kinda celebrated. Usually not depicted as really bad types just misunderstood rough young fellas. But that’s Hollywood and fiction novels. Folks who study history know better. But folks who study history are rare as hen’s teeth these days. Present company excepted of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Falcon, SASS # 46139 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 A lot of rancor came about from the War of Northern Aggression. Just because Lee surrendered doesn't mean everyone else did. Carpetbaggers and Reconstruction didn't help much either. I admit when watching Jesse James movies or others involving Confederates, I generally root for them against the damnyankees. PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 And thus is the peculiar juxtaposition of being an Old West reenactor or being fascinated with Old West history. We celebrate the era of the gunslingers, cowboys, Indians, gamblers, rustlers, and outlaws while trying to remain detached from the fact that a lot of what happened isn't something to celebrate. I guess it's the same problem with being a World War Two "enthusiast"... as much as I love reading about it and watching air shows with P-51s and ME-109s flying, no way in Hell would I want to be transported back in time to re-live it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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