Biography:A former confederate guerrilla during the US Civil war, Jesse James became a famous outlaw and bandit notorious for robbing banks and trains.
With his brother Frank, he was leader of the James–Younger Gang, they formed with associates. Incredibly he evaded capture for more than 15 years.
1874-04-24 Outlaw Jesse James marries cousin Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
Historical Events
1864-09-27 Centralia Massacre: Pro-Confederate guerrillas led by William T. Anderson with Jesse James loot Centralia and attack a train on the North Missouri Railroad, executing 24 Union soldiers. Later the same day the guerillas defeat the newly formed 39th Missouri Infantry Regiment, killing 123 of its 147 solders.
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 a bank in Richmond, Missouri, killing two and taking $4,000
1868-03-20 Jesse James Gang robs a bank in Russellville, Kentucky, of $14,000
1869-12-07 Jesse James first confirmed bank robbery - he and his brother rob a bank in Gallatin, Missouri, shots cashier in a revenge killing
1871-06-03 Jesse James & his gang robs Obocock Bank (Corydon Iowa), of $15,000
1872-04-29 Jesse James' gang robs a bank of $1,500 in Columbia, Kentucky, killing bank employee Robert A.C. Martin during the crime
1873-07-21 Jesse James and James Younger gang's 1st train robbery at Adair, Iowa
1874-01-31 Jesse James gang robs a train at Gads Hill, Missouri
1874-12-08 James-Younger gang led by Jesse James robs a train at Muncie, Kansas stealing $30,000
1875-07-07 Jesse James gang robs train in Otterville, Missouri
1882-04-03 American outlaw Jesse James is shot in the back of the head and killed by fellow gang member Robert Ford at home in St. Joseph, Missouri
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