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Zerelda Elizabeth Cole James Simms Samuel (January 29, 1825 – February 10, 1911) was the mother of famous outlaws Frank James and Jesse James. Biography [ edit ] Cole was born to James and Sarah Lindsay Cole on January 29, 1825, in Woodford County, Kentucky .
Zerelda Mimms was the wife of American robber and leader of ‘James–Younger Gang,’ Jesse James. He had gained national fame as the leader of one of the most infamous 19th-century gangs. Mimms knew James even before their wedding as her mother was James’ paternal aunt.
Nov 3, 2023 · That family was Jesse, two children, and his wife, Zee — Zerelda — described as his "longtime sweetheart" whom he'd married two years before, in 1874, after what Legends of America says was a nine-year courtship.
Region of Missouri: Northwest. Categories: Folk Legends, Women. Zerelda “Zee” Mimms James was the wife and first cousin of Jesse James. She was born July 21, 1845, to John W. and Mary James Mimms. Mary James was the sister of Jesse’s father.
558: Zerelda Mimms James. Jesse James’s Wife and First Cousin. Born: 21 July 1845, Logan, Kentucky, United States of America. Died: 13 November 1900, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America. Also Known As: Zee Mimms James. Zee was named for Jesse’s mother of the same name ( Zerelda Cole Samuel) and was one of twelve children.
Zerelda James. A hard woman in a harder time, Zerelda James was a slaveholder and unabashed supporter of the Southern cause. She lost part of an arm and a young son in a raid on her home by ...
Jesse marries his first cousin, Zerelda "Zee" Mimms, who is named for Jesse's mother. December 1874 The gang robs a train in Muncie, Kansas, and makes off with almost $30,000.
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