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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…)

New Ad Promotes Jesse James Farm & Museum


Clay County has issued a new promo for Jesse James Farm in Kearney, and the Bank Museum in Liberty, Missouri. It’s always enjoyable to see something new about the farm, but this just seems to fall flat. Kind of like reading classified ads. But I’m sure those less acquainted with James Farm will enjoy it.     linkscolor = “993300″;… (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…)

Troubled DNA of the Sam Walton, Lawrence, and James Families


David Ralph James, and his son Christopher David James, know one thing for certain about their DNA. They don’t possess the Y-chromosome DNA proven to be that of their paternal James ancestors. The problem rests with David’s great grandmother, Mary Ellen James, who was born in 1856. She also is Sam Walton’s grandmother. As most of America knows, Sam Walton… (more…)

Jesse James Family Quilts on Display at James Farm


An exhibit showcasing quilts made by women of the James family opened Friday, March 18, 1011, at the Jesse James Farm Museum. Six quilts spanning three generations are on display as well as related artifacts such as a sewing machine, sewing tools, a pattern and pillow cover. Jesse James Farm is located two miles east of Kearney, Missouri, north of… (more…)

Edmond Thompson James Serves the Confederacy


The Civil War had begun to surround the old Virginia home that James Carter James once occupied at Plainview in Fauquier County, before he died in 1842. His progeny occupied the place since. Avoiding the war for the James family was impossible. On April 15, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln ordered 75,000 troops, authorizing the Union to launch an aggressive attack… (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…)

Jesse Edward Smith Recalls Jesse James, His Namesake & Cousin


My mother (ed. Susan Prudence James-Smith) and her brother, R. W. James (ed. Robert Woodson James 1838-1922), were first cousins to the James Brothers. The Jesse in my name was taken from Jesse James. He paid some special attention to me when I was a small boy and made occasional visits to our house until the law was in such… (more…)

James Preservation Trust Gets New VP


Charles S. Broomfield has been named to the board of directors of The James Preservation Trust, filling the seat vacated by the passing of Judge James R. Ross, the great grandson of the American outlaw icon Jesse James. The former Clay County, Missouri, judge & county commissioner has a long association with the historical interests of the James family. When… (more…)

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