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Jesse James
Jesse James joins Bloody Bill Anderson's guerilla army when he was 16 years old. -
First Robbery
The James-Younger gang robbed the Clay County Savings Bank in Liberty, Missouri and stole $62,000. While they were trying to escape the bank a 17 year-old boy was killed. This was the first robbery of the gang and the first daytime robbery of any U.S bank. -
Reward Offered
The James-Younger Gang robbed Davies County Savings Bank in Gallatin, Missouri. They killed the cashier and wounded the clerk as he ran for the door. They only stole $700 but a $3,000 reward is offered for their capture. -
Marriage
Jesse married his first cousin Zerelda Amanda Mimms in Kansas City, Missouri. -
Largest Train Robbery
The Chicago, Alton & St. Louis train at Glendale, Missouri was robbed by the James Gang and stole $40,000. -
The Last Train Robbery
Their last train robbery was the Chicago and Alton train at Blue Cut, near Glendale, Missouri. The James gang stole $3000 in cash and jewelry taken from the passengers. -
Death
Robert Ford and his brother Charles enter Jesse's home and Bob shoots him killing him instantly. Everyone in town knew that Jesse James has just been assassinated. -
Zee James Dies
Zee James, who is Jesse James wife had a deep depression and died.