Monthly Archives: November 2009

Richard Allen Pence has died


It saddens me to report the passing of Dick Pence. He died of a heart attack on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Dick was very helpful to me, and to the Stray Leaves community, in sorting through the Pence families who are related to the James, more socially than as kin. Here’s Dick’s biography, as it appears on  his Pence family… (more…)

Pulaski County Historical Society – New Web Site


A new web site has been mounted by the Pulaski County Historical Society, in Somerset, Kentucky. Pulaski County, and the town of Somerset, was founded in 1799 by the James family patriarch, John M. James (1751-1823). Be sure to drop by and send them an email from the new web site. linkscolor = “993300″; highlightscolor = “339900″; backgroundcolor = “FFFFFF”; channel… (more…)

Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure – Chapter 5 Deconstructed


DOWNLOAD a deconstruction of Chapter Five, taken from the transcript of the History program Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure. Just when you thought you couldn’t digest any more turkey after Thanksgiving dinner yesterday, we’re serving up another generous plateful of funny turkey with all the trimmings for dessert.  All courtesy of those whacky kooks – excuse me – cooks, Ron Pastore,… (more…)

Don’t look for history at what used to be The History Channel


Following the blistering negative comments made all over the web about the recent program Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure, the other day I posted the following to my blog on the True West magazine web site, trying to explain why audiences no longer should expect to see bone fide history on what formerly was The History Channel. Some interesting comments were… (more…)

Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure – Chapter 4 deconstructed


DOWNLOAD a deconstruction of Chapter Four, taken from the transcript of the History Channel’s program Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure. The file is in .pdf format.   RELATED STORIES The Latest Fake Jesse James History from Ron Pastore James-Younger Gang Journal Pans Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure – Bogus History & Fantasy from The History Channel Jesse James… (more…)

Attn. Spinsters – Marry, or Go to Jail


The James family has a number of spinsters and bachelors who have never married. While researching recently, I came across a newspaper item in the Harrodsburg (Ky.) Herald from 1909. A line of the James family lived in and around Harrodsburg at the time, and some still do today. The paper editorialized that the town’s spinsters and bachelors should marry… (more…)

Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure – Deconstructing Chapter Three


DOWNLOAD a deconstruction of Chapter Three taken from the transcript of the History Channel’s program Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure. The file is in .pdf format, and already contains initial commentary. As the fakery of this broadcast continues to be dissected, it appears others also have taken a dim view of the program. Other Jesse James interest groups have dismissed the… (more…)

Dr. Samuel Evans James Office, Frankfort, Ky.


This week, when fact checking a chapter from the epic new history being written about the James family in which Dr. Samuel James and John E. Miles both appear, Russell Hatter offered us this photo from the his Frankfort Heritage Press archives, formerly donated by Steve Moore. This photo has never been made public before. To the left of the… (more…)

Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure – Deconstructing Chapter Two


DOWNLOAD a deconstruction of Chapter 2, taken from the transcript of the History Channel’s program Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure. The file is in .pdf format, and already contains initial commentary. Deconstruction of Chapter 1 appears in a previous posting. After reading, post your comments, observations, etc. below. There are 8 chapters to this program. After all the chapters have been de-constructed… (more…)

jesse james’ hidden treasure


I was appalled with this program on the History Channel. This program was something that should have been on Looney Tunes, not the History Channel. This entire program was based on speculation and treasure hunting myths. At no time was there any objective history shown throughout this program. Why would Jesse James spend time hiding treasure in Kansas?  Kansas and… (more…)

New Found Line of John Bunyan James 1914-2006


A picture like this is irresistable. Moreso, when you learn these are long lost James family cousins. Well, maybe with the exception of the giant with the long ears in the middle. Then again, who knows? This is Jennifer Lee James-Sepaniak and her lovely family. Jennifer’s grandfather is John Bunyan James, himself a grandson of John James of Alvarado, Texas, through… (more…)

Leafblower – really blowing your cool!


I was shocked that your post about Mr. Ganis’ account of Jesse James was so weak and inflammatory. Your family has tried for so many years to prove you are even related, while Mr. Ganis is well-known for his years of intensive historical research and his authentic Jesse James collection. Sounds like you have a case of inferiority. With Mr.… (more…)

Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure – Deconstructing Chapter One


DOWNLOAD a deconstruction of Chapter 1, taken from the transcript of the History Channel’s program Jesse James’ Hidden Treasure. The file is in .pdf format, and already contains initial commentary. As stated in a previous posting here about this program, the purpose of de-constructing the transcript is to refute the program’s statements and claims. Source referencing factual history and data… (more…)

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