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  1. Jesse James - Wikipedia

    On April 3, 1882, Jesse James was shot and killed by Robert Ford, a new recruit to the gang who hoped to collect a reward on James' head and a promised amnesty for his previous crimes. Already a …

  2. Jesse James - Death, Wife & Brother - Biography

    After breakfast on April 3, 1882, Jesse turned to straighten a picture on a wall of his home, and Bob shot Jesse in the back of the head. Jesse died instantly at age 34.

  3. Jesse James and Frank James - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Jesse James and Frank James were two brothers who were among the most notorious outlaws of the American West, engaging in robberies that came to typify the hazards of the 19th-century frontier as …

  4. History and Major Facts about Jesse James, the ... - World History Edu

    Jan 17, 2024 · Discover the Wild West's outlaw legend, Jesse James, and his notorious crimes and enduring folklore.

  5. Jesse James: Facts about the infamous Wild West outlaw - HistoryNet

    Sep 15, 2021 · One of the Wild West's most famous criminals, Jesse James was a former Confederate soldier who was killed by a member of his own outlaw gang.

  6. 7 Things You May Not Know About Jesse James - HISTORY

    Dec 8, 2014 · Profile of brothers Jesse and Frank James, who led a gang of killers and thieves who terrorized the Midwest. This documentary debunks the myth that Jesse was a frontier Robin …

  7. Jesse James – Folklore Hero or Cold-Blooded Killer? - Legends of America

    Jesse James was an outlaw, bank, and train robber, Confederate guerrilla during the Civil War and leader of the James Younger Gang. When Jesse James was still alive, America already loved him, …

  8. Who Was Jesse James? The Notorious Outlaw of the Wild West

    Discover the life of Jesse James, the infamous outlaw of the Wild West. From guerrilla fighter to notorious bank robber, explore his legacy and impact on American history.

  9. Jesse James: America’s Most Legendary Outlaw - Violent Minds

    Digitally enhanced and re-rendered portrait of notorious outlaw Jesse Woodson James (1847-1882). The famous outlaw and leader of the James-Younger Gang and James Gang, after the Youngers …

  10. The Life and Legacy of Jesse James: Outlaw and Legend

    Uncover the legend of Jesse James, infamous outlaw and bank robber, in this in-depth look at his life and lasting impact on American folklore.