Monthly Archives: September 2010

James-Younger Gang Conference, 2010


On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, I dropped in on the annual conference of the James-Younger Gang, gathered in Bardstown, Kentucky, where I visited with some old friends. Here’s John Koblas, author of Faithful Unto Death, The Jesse James Northfield Raid, The Great Cole Younger & Frank James Historical Wild West Show, and Jesse James Ate Here. Donna Rose Harrell (L)… (more…)

Wilbur Allen Zink – In Memoriam


The James family has lost a dear and treasured friend. Wilbur Allen Zink passed away September 26, 2010. He was born April 30, 1926. Wilbur was a pallbearer at the re-internment of Jesse James on October 28, 1995. He was co-founder of the James-Younger Gang, and an honorary board member of the Friends of James Farm. He was a member… (more…)

Campbell E. James Takes Bashi-Bazouk to Victory


From the Turkish, Bashi-bazouk translates as “damaged head,” “disorderly,” or as “leaderless.” The term was commonly applied to irregular soldiers in the Ottoman Army. In her book Filling the Chinks, Ermina Jett Darnell wrote about everyday life in Frankfort, Kentucky. As a descendant in the Cole family, Darnell was a 3rd cousin of Frank & Jesse James. Campbell Edmundson James, or… (more…)

OUR JAMES FAMILY IN SINGAPORE


About a year ago Doug and Sara Whitaker moved to Indonesia with their two daughters Bailey and Kylie. Ever since, they’ve been blogging and posting pictures about their adventure. The title of their web site is Our “Every Tribe.” Be sure to check out their Wants & Needs section. They’ve found some necessities are not found in foreign lands. DOUG… (more…)

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