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Book Review – The Trial of Jesse James Jr. by Laurie Ann Little


Nancy Samuelson brings us another of her reviews in the Jesse James book genre. The Trial of Jesse James, Jr.: The Son of An Outlaw Stands Accused, adapted by L. A. Little, (Vintage Antique Classics Publishing Co. 2012), 201 pp., soft cover, $14.99. This book opens with a short section, “Beginnings” which gives a bit of the history of Jesse… (more…)

The Latest Fake Jesse James History From Ron Pastore


  Nancy Samuelson, book reviewer for the Wild West History Association, the James-Younger Gang Journal, & Leaves of Gas reviews the latest book to come from the imagination of treasure hunter Ron Pastore       Jesse James’ Secret: Codes, Cover-Ups & Hidden Treasure by Ron Pastore and John O’Melveny Woods, (Intellect Publishing. 2010).    296 pp., soft cover, $19.95.… (more…)

Free Download – Sissy Spacek’s 20,000 Cousins


  One unavoidable thing about dying is, you never know who’s going to come along later and become your cousin. Consider Frank & Jesse James. The Academy Awards weren’t invented yet when the outlaw brothers were alive. They wouldn’t have a clue about how important and celebrated you could be once you owned  a coveted gold plated statuette. So Frank… (more…)

Michele Bachmann Challenged to Prove Jesse James Claim


The James Preservation Trust represents the historical interests of the family of Frank & Jesse James. Everyday the Trust deals with claims from the public regarding the outlaw Jesse James. Most claims regard a kinship to the outlaws, or a story of a relationship passed down through generations of a family. Only a few claims are submitted with supporting evidence.Most… (more…)

The Man Who Dug the Grave for Jesse James’ Twins


At 94, Darrell L. Cave is still connected to the family of Frank and Jesse James. As was his 4th great grandfather, Rev. William Cave, back in the 18th Century. Uncle Billy Cave, as he was called then, was exiled from Colonial Virginia as a rebel preacher. Among other rebel preachers who were known to “shove a text of scripture… (more…)

Obituary of Dr. John R. James, Uncle of Frank and Jesse James


The James Preservation Trust recently received the contribution of the obituary of Dr. John R. James. For over a hundred years the obituary lay inside the family bible of Jesse Edward Smith, Dr. James’ grandson. Upon the death of Jesse Edwards Smith, the bible was passed to his daughter Agnes. Although Agnes married, she bore no children. Agnes left the… (more…)

One of 5 Historic James Homes in Pulaski County, Kentucky


This is one of five historic homes of our James family in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Located at the intersection of Route 80 and James Road, the site is about eight miles east of Somerset, Kentucky. Unclear is whether this home was built by John M. James (1751-1823), or by his son, Reverend Daniel Field James (1795-1871). I believe it was… (more…)

Kit Carson, a James Family Relation


Previously unrecognized is the relationship of the James family to Kit Carson. Christopher Houston Carson was born on Tate’s Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. His father Lindsay Carson Sr. was a first generation, American born, of William Carson, immigrant from Ireland. Kit’s father, Lindsay, brought his family to Madison County from South Carolina in 1793. The family followed the Wilderness… (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…)

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