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This is the last episode from the Jesse James family reunion of 2002. Among all the fourteen episodes, this is my favorite, because it represents the spirit of the reunion as we experienced it then, both simply and beautifully.
Please read the closing credits. The people who put this event together deserve every appreciation. The event could not have been as effective as it was without their advice, guidance, help, and support.
The music that accompanies this montage is performed by the gospel group Mountain Glory. This is a group brought to our attention by David Best. David’s grandfather baptized Jesse James’ daughter in the years before her passing.
One event that never made it into our video, due to technical difficulties, was the enactment by Mary Mimms of Zerelda, Frank & Jesse’s mother. If you ever have a chance to catch Mary in her performance again, don’t miss it.
On the morning when everyone was leaving the Paso Robles Inn, I stood outside saying goodbye. Charles Broomfield, who helped effect the donation of James farm in Kearney to Clay County, when he was a Clay County commissioner, asked me, “Why don’t we ever have something as good as this in Missouri?” I answered Charlie, saying, “Because no one has ever invited us.” I’m still waiting for that invitation.
Until then…Merry Christmas and best regards.
NOTE: If you think you missed Part 11, you haven’t. It just hasn’t been posted yet. Look for Part 11 and Part 13 after Christmas. OR…SUBSCRIBE ABOVE and be notified. Merry Christmas.
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With all the shortcomings of 2020 set aside, Stray Leaves regifts you with stocking stuffers from our past.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Stocking stuffers are regiftable. 2021 has been a rough year for many of us. Friends and family lost to the pandemic. Stocking stuffers are regiftable. Our stockings …
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.This Christmas brings news of the passing in August of our cousin Mary Dee Shirley Peyton, a great-granddaughter of John James "of Alvarado" & Mary Elizabeth Rosaline "Ross" Bradley. Mary Dee’s ancestry in the Shirley family is believed to link to Myra Maybelle Shirley, aka Belle Starr. The link, however, has yet to be proven. John James "of Alvarado" wrote about Belle Starr visiting his school and sitting in on his classes when he taught.
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