Jan. (Early), 1870 According to legend, Jesse almost dies from an accidental overdose of morphine at his Uncle George B. Hite's home in Kentucky.
Jan. 10, 1845
Alexander Franklin James, (Frank James), is born in Missouri.
Jan. 12, 1828 Reuben Samuel, Step-Father of Jesse & Frank is born.
Jan. 15, 1874 Stagecoach near Hot Springs, Arkansas is robbed of $3,500.
Jan. 21, 1882
Gang member Dick Liddil surrenders to the State of Missouri.
Jan. 25,1853 Annie Ralston, wife of Frank James is born.
Jan. 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.
Jan. 29, 1825 Zerelda Cole, mother of Frank and Jesse James is born.
Jan. 31, 1874 Train near Gads Hill, Missouri is robbed of $10,000.
