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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jesse_JamesJesse James - Wikipedia

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   Jesse Woodson James (September 5, 1847 – April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw, bank and train robber, guerrilla and leader of the James–Younger Gang. Raised in the " Little Dixie " area of Western Missouri , James and his family maintained strong Southern sympathies.

   • Cause of death: Gunshot wound to the head
   • Children: 4, including Jesse E.

   • Years active: 1866–1882

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3. www.biography.com › crime › jesse-jamesJesse James - Death, Wife & Brother - Biography

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about Jesse James, the notorious outlaw who led the James-Younger gang of bank and train robbers in the American Old West. Find out how he died, who his wife and brother were, and why he was a legend of his time.

4. www.historynet.com › jesse-james-outlawJesse James: Facts about the infamous Wild West outlaw ...

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   Sep 15, 2021 · Learn about Jesse James, a former Confederate soldier who became one of the most notorious outlaws of the Wild West. Find out how he joined the bushwhackers, robbed stagecoaches and trains, and was shot by a traitor.

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6. www.biography.com › crime › jesse-james-death-storyJesse James: The Death of the Wild West Outlaw - Biography

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   Jul 9, 2020 · Jesse James was a notorious robber and Confederate guerrilla who led the James-Younger gang that robbed banks and murdered throughout the Midwest. He was killed by a gang member who offered him a deal to join his gang in exchange for a pardon. Learn more about his life, crimes, and legacy.

7. www.britannica.com › biography › Jesse-James-andJesse James and Frank James | American Outlaws & Civil War ...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · 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. Reared on a Missouri farm, Jesse and Frank shared.

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   Who was JESSE WOODSON JAMES?

   • Jesse Woodson James (September 5, 1847 – April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw, bank and train robber, guerrilla and leader of the James–Younger Gang. Raised in the "Little Dixie" area of Western Missouri, James and his family maintained strong Southern sympathies.

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   Why were Jesse James and his brother Frank outlaws?

   • Most people know that Jesse James, and his brother Frank were outlaws, but not why. As author Mark Lee Gardner tells weekends on All Things Considered guest host Don Gonyea, it was the violence and hatred of the Civil War that led Jesse and his gang to crime. "It changed them permanently," he says.

   What Drove Wild West's Jesse James To Become An Outlaw? - NPR

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   Who were Jesse James & Frank James?

   • 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. Reared on a Missouri farm, Jesse and Frank shared

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   How did Jesse and Frank become outlaws?

   • At the end of the war, the bands surrendered, but Jesse was reportedly shot and severely wounded by Federal soldiers while under a flag of truce. He and Frank, joined by eight other men, then began their outlaw career by robbing a bank in Liberty, Missouri, on February 13, 1866.

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9. www.pbs.org › features › james-jesseBiography: Jesse James | American Experience | PBS

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   Learn about Jesse James, a former Confederate guerrilla who became a notorious outlaw after the Civil War. Explore his crimes, his legend, and his death in this article from American Experience.

10. www.npr.org › 2013/08/17 › 212374395What Drove Wild West's Jesse James To Become An Outlaw? - NPR

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    Aug 17, 2013 · Most people know that Jesse James, and his brother Frank were outlaws, but not why. As author Mark Lee Gardner tells weekends on All Things Considered guest host Don Gonyea, it was the...