This Month
in the history of
JESSE & FRANK JAMES

January (Early), 1870

According to legend, Jesse almost dies from an accidental overdose of morphine
at his Uncle George B. Hite's home in Kentucky.

January 10, 1845

Alexander Franklin James, (Frank James), is born in Missouri.

January 12, 1828

Reuben Samuel, Step-Father of Jesse & Frank is born.

January 15, 1874

Stagecoach near Hot Springs, Arkansas is robbed of $3,500.

January 21, 1882

Gang member Dick Liddil surrenders to the State of Missouri.

January 25, 1853

Annie Ralston, wife of Frank James is born.

January 26, 1875

Agents acting under the direction of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, on the hunt for
Frank and Jesse, surround the home in Kearney, Missouri, throw a device in through the window
that explodes when shoved into the fireplace. Zerelda, the boys mother, has her right arm amputated
below the elbow later as a result and Archie Peyton Samuel, half-brother of Jesse and Frank is killed.

January 29, 1825

Zerelda Cole, mother of Frank and Jesse James is born.

January 31, 1874

Train near Gads Hill, Missouri is robbed of $10,000.

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