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Jesse James is born
On September 5, 1847 Jesse James is born to Zerelda and Robert James. -
Robert James Dies
Jesse's father Robert James dies of pnumonia when Jesse is only 3 years old. -
Zerelda marries her third husband
Jesse's mother Zerelda marries her 3rd husband Rueben Samuel. -
Jesse's farm is attacted by Union soldiers
Jesse's farm is brutally attacted by union soldiers. -
Jesse James become's confederate guerilla soldier
Jesse James joins his brother in being a confederate guerilla soldier riding along with William Quantrill and "Bloody Bill." -
Jesse is shot in the chest a second time
While trying to surrender Jesse is shot and has a second serious chest wound. -
Jesse's first daylight robbery
This was Jesse's first daylight robbery were he got $60,000 with his gang. -
Jesse marries Zee
Jesse marries his first cousin Zerelda Mimms (nicknamed Zee.) -
Jesse Edwards is born
Jesse Edwards is born to Jesse James and Zee. -
Mary is born
Jesse's second child Mary is born. -
Jesse dies
Jesse James is shot by Bob Ford when he is only 34 years old.
