Jesse James (1939 film)
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Jesse James and Frank James were two brothers who were among the most notorious outlaws of the American West, engaging in robberies that came to typify the hazards of the 19th-century frontier as it has been portrayed in motion-picture westerns.
In 1868, Frank and Jesse James allegedly joined Cole Younger in robbing a bank in Russellville, Kentucky. Jesse James did not become well known until December 7, 1869, when he (and most likely Frank) robbed the Daviess County Savings Association in Gallatin, Missouri. The robbery netted little money.
Alexander Franklin James (January 10, 1843 – February 18, 1915) was a Confederate soldier and guerrilla; in the post-Civil War period, he was an outlaw. The older brother of outlaw Jesse James, Frank was also part of the James–Younger Gang.
May 14, 2018 · Jesse James, his brother Frank James, and the rest of the James–Younger Gang were infamous American outlaws who took whatever they wanted. But while Jesse was thirsty for fame and reckless, Frank, despite his standing as a robber, preferred the company of his family and a good book.
Apr 3, 2014 · Jesse James and his brother Frank served for the Confederate Army before embarking on criminal careers in the Old West. The James brothers made a name for themselves as bank and train...
Apr 14, 2023 · Alexander Franklin James (1843 - 1915) - Known as Frank James. He was the older brother and partner of Jesse James. He eventually turned himself in and served his time, then lived a longer life than other famous gunslingers. Robert Reuben James (1845) - He died a few days after his birth.
The James–Younger Gang was a notable 19th-century gang of American outlaws that revolved around Jesse James and his brother Frank James. The gang was based in the state of Missouri , the home of most of the members.
Alexander Franklin James (January 10, 1843 – February 18, 1915) was an American outlaw and older brother of Jesse James. The brothers' exploits, albeit criminal, became part of Southern folklore, in which they are depicted as having stood up against corporations in defense of the small farmer (a role they never played during their lifetimes).
Sep 15, 2021 · They had two children together, Jesse E. James and Mary James Barr. After the Civil War ended, Jesse and Frank made their living robbing stagecoaches, banks and trains. On April 3, 1882, Jesse was shot to death be a member of his own gang.
On December 7, 1869, Jesse and Frank rode in during daylight, shot an unarmed cashier, and made off with some worthless paper. They made a daring escape through the midst of a posse sent to ...
