Jesse and Frank James

Jesse Woodson James Born Sept. 5, 1847.
Murdered by Robert Ford Apr. 3, 1882.

Alexander Franklin (Frank) James Born Jan. 10, 1843.
Died of heart attack Feb. 18, 1915.

These brothers were two of the most famous outlaws known to the American west.

After fighting for the Confederacy during the civilwar Jessie and his brother Frank James became outlaws and established a gang that included Jessie James, Bob Younger, Cole Younger, James Younger, Bill Chadwell, Clell Miller and Charlie Pitts.

During their outlaw years the brothers took part in twelve bank robberies, seven train robberies, four stage-coach robberies and various other criminal acts. During these crimes at least eleven citizens were killed by the gang.

 

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