Jesse James Biography
- A preacher's son
- Schooled in violence
- From soldier to criminal
- Jesse James, the Song
- The legend begins
- Bank robbing is a dangerous business
- Shot in the back
- For More Information
Born September 5, 1847
Clay County, Missouri
Died April 3, 1882
St. Joseph, Missouri
Robber, murderer
"When these guys wanted money, they went in daylight to [take] their money. No one would dare shoot when they robbed a bank.... The James boys were liked by the poor and God knows there was plenty of us and the law made no serious effort to get them."
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