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…)
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Betty Dorsett Duke Book All Smoke, No Gun
The following book review by Nancy Samuelson is published in tandem by The James-Younger Gang, The Wild West History Association, & Leaves of Gas. Beyond reviewing books for these organizations, Ms. Samuelson is the author of The Dalton Gang Story and Shoot From the Lip, available through Shooting Star Press. Jesse James: The Smoking Gun by Betty Dorsett Duke… (more…)
Dr. Samuel Evans James’ Yacht “The Wanderer”
Russell Hatter, the assistant curator of the Capital City Museum in Frankfort, Kentucky, sent us this newspaper clipping from the Kentucky Journal of September 8, 1903. The story documents a day cruise on the Kentucky River aboard Dr. James’ yacht The Wanderer. Among the guests, the article identifies Sally Jouett Taylor, Dr. James’ wife. After Dr. James died, Sally married… (more…)
Correction to genealogy
Hello Eric, I’m Ann McQuinn. Your new website is lovely. I’m the one that sent you the CD with the pictures from the Jesse James album that I showcased on Antiques Roadshow. I wanted to edit our part of the genealogy to the best of our family knowledge. Our mother Sara Jean Race Duke born 11/20/1920 died 1/11/1972, Miami ,… (more…)
Meet Eric James - the Leaf Blower
- Welcome to LEAVES OF GAS, the official blog for the family of Frank & Jesse James & their offical web site Stray Leaves. Under the WELCOME link you will find News & a photo Gallery with biographies of James family members. The CONTENTS page will take you to our main content menu. Click JESSE JAMES for content specifically related to Frank & Jesse James. In the SURNAMES genealogy database, you can explore all the known relatives of the James family. We hope you enjoy our web site & blog. Whatever interests you, be sure to LIKE us, or SHARE the page. Thanks.
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