The Only True History of the Life of Frank James was not written by himself, unless you believe the author of the 1926 book, Joe Vaughn, who claimed he was the real Frank James. There was an error deleting this problem. Minnesota, of course, was home to the Northfield raid, where citizens armed themselves and courageously fought back, yet lost two of their men in the bloodshed. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Pvt Robert Franklin Bob James I found on Findagrave.com. cemeteries found in Kearney, Clay County, Missouri, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Wilbur Zink passed on to the great beyond before he could finish his Frank James book, but you can learn more about the researcher in the magazines profile of him, published on TWMag.com, Collecting American Outlaws., What did outlaws like Frank and Jesse James do with all the loot they stole?, Jesse James had his own publicity agentJohn Newman Edwards. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert James (52854444)? Years later when Frank visited Springfield as official starter for the horse races at the annual Ozarks Empire Fair he granted an interview to a local reporter. Robert L Franklin, 58. Death Cause: cardiovascular collapse Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She has been published in Georgia Magazine, London, Englands Country Music People, Weekender, most of the Visit****online.com sites, http://www.southernusavisitor.com/, FWT Magazine and many others. Husband of Living Unknown; Mary James and May A. James He is missed Once in a while, they will say "his wife", but some don't even mention he was married. . Bill Ryan, one of the robbers, was captured shortly after in Nashville and identified Jesse and Frank James as his co-robbers. The trial for the murder of Frank McMillan during the robbery of a Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific passenger train, at Winston, Missouri, began August 21, 1883, in Gallitan. PVT, Co G, 2nd US Cav..Spanish American War, enl 9 May 1898 at St Louis MO, discharged 24 Jan 1899 at Huntsville AL w/remarks: PVT, Very Good. They charged usury; they cheated farmers.. These conditions are genetic and are experienced by others among the James family. Learn more about managing a memorial . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. On July 21, 1873, they robbed the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad at Adair, Iowa. He married Zeralda Cole on 28 December 1841. Sloshing through the deluge with a posse of about 1,100 men pressing them hard, they decided to split up. Frank is never mentioned in this bit of folklore but according to Bruce Rekstad, who operates the Jesse James Pontoon Ride down the Split River, Jesse was hiding out in a cave high above the river while Frank was being treated for his wounded leg in Sioux Falls. According to Rekstad, There was a farm family who lived nearby at that time who said Jesse walked the bluff and asked for food and this (pointing to the cave) is where he walked back to.. Verify and try again. Would Jesse have done the same, if Frank had been killed all those years ago, instead of him? Both brothers were often involved with horses in Tennessee and Kentucky and financed their expensive horses with bank and train robberies. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. The James family were slaveholders, so when abolitionists spilled blood from Kansas into Missouri, Frank joined the Confederate cause, helping to defeat Union forces at the Battle of Wilson Creek in August 1861. In 1861, he joined the Confederate Home Guard unit of Centerville, Missouri. On July 26, 1944, the cremated remains of both Frank James and wife Ann Ralston were buried in Hill Park Cemetery (the Saturday, August 5, 1944 edition of the Independence "Examiner" featured an article on the front page of the paper about their burial). On Valentines Day in 1884, while he sat in a jail in Huntsville, Alabama, having been acquitted of the Missouri charges, but still waiting for his trial over the Muscle Shoals payroll robbery in 1881, Frank concluded his letter to Annie with, Kiss Rob and remember me to Ma and all the family. After serving an apprenticeship to his father between the ages of 10 and 12, he went to work for his half-brother James, a printer. Leave a message for others who see this profile. Born in Anderson, Kentucky, USA on 13 Jan 1921 to Will James and Nora Mitchell. This is a carousel with slides. Frank, who was seven or eight when his father died, clung to his papa through the words he loved, reading his fathers sizable library, especially the works of William Shakespeare. Frank died at his family home in Kearney following a heart attack. Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr., challenges students to explore the concept of moral leadership in the 21 st century in different cultures and contexts in the United States and around the world. In May 1882, he decided to surrender with the help of friend and newspaper man John Newman Edwards directly to the governor. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford, as one critically-acclaimed book-turned-movie is titled, had severed a criminal bond between brothers. Elaine Justice. Verify and try again. Includes Address (8) Phone (6) Email (3) See Results. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. In 1862 I was a regular enlisted with General Price in the Confederate army and was with him in Springfield. On December 7, 1862, at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, General Joseph Shelby was on the verge of being captured or shot by a Union officer when Frank came to his aid. Robert is 19 degrees from Jennifer Aniston, 19 degrees from Drew Barrymore, 20 degrees from Candice Bergen, 23 degrees from Alexandre Dumas, 18 degrees from Carrie Fisher, 31 degrees from Whitney Houston, 18 degrees from Hayley Mills, 18 degrees from Liza Minnelli, 16 degrees from Lisa Presley, 20 degrees from Kiefer Sutherland, 15 degrees from Bill Veeck and 24 degrees from Brian Nash on our single family tree. Robert Jones (23849 Found) - View Court & Arrest Records, Personal Reviews & Reputation Score. The Life Summary of Robert Franklin. Son of Alexander Franklin James and Ann (Ralston) James. Crittendens response on June 2, 1882, by way of his secretary F.C. Frank would place Jesse with him at a battle near Centralia, boasting to the St. Louis Republic in 1900, The only battles in the worlds history to surpass Centralia are Thermopylae and the Alamo. He credited Jesse for killing the commander, 39th Missouri Infantry Maj. A.V.E. He was the oldest of three children. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA, Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, USA. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Born 30 May 1865 in North Carolina, United States. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. For the last 30 years of his life, the former outlaw lived quietly, scraping by as a shoe salesman (for Sanger . Military service: Missouri State Guard (allied with Confederates, Civil War) As a boy Frank James attended school, showed an earnest interest in English literature, and hoped . Try again later. Isabella was born on August 18 1849, in Bluff Ruins, Nebraska Territory, United States. Towards the end of his life, he gave tours of the Old James-Samuels Homestead for fifty cents. Brother of Jesse L. James, Ingram R. James, Alfred Chrisenberry James, Allen James, Robert T James, Martha Jane James, Nancy Emaline James, Sarah E. James and Canebraline James. Ancestors. After escaping from Minnesota, in 1877, he began living with wife Annie on rented accommodation near Nashville, Tennessee, under assumed names. Robert is related to Laura James and James Ross as well as 2 additional people. 1 William James 1754 - 1805 +Mary Hines 2 Mary James +Edward Lee 2 Richard James+Mary G Poor When Robert Franklin James was born on 6 February 1877, in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States, his father, Alexander Franklin James, was 34 and his mother, Anna Ralston, was 24. Johnson. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He was wise enough to never return to Minnesota. This time the prosecution lead attorney was William H. Smith, US Attorney and former reconstruction governor of Alabama. based on information from your browser. Please try again later. I'd like to find that book again, if I can, and confirm what I think I read, and be able to quote the note. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brn, Complexion: Dark, Height: 5'4".Robert was the only child of Ann Ralston and Alexander Franklin "FRANK" James, and nephew of "JESSE" Woodson James. Later Shelby would repay the favor and prove to be one of the best friends Frank had. Richard Donald "Dick" James 1926-2009 - About. He voiced his concern: The dad-binged play glorifies these outlaws and makes heroes of them. A system error has occurred. Jesse James moved his family to St. Joseph where he passed himself off as a cattle buyer. Try again. Geni requires JavaScript! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He attempted to make a living working on the stage and in the circus. I am told the Gilliss Theatre was packed to the doors last night, and that most of those there were boys and men. Twentieth Century-Fox may have purchased the rights to the James brothers lives, but the Frank James movie distortions included Frank playing a role in the deaths of the Ford brothers (he didnt). After this, both Frank and Jesse laid low for about three years. Frank surrendered on October 4, 1882, and four years later, he walked out a free man. Robert Morris was born at or near Liverpool, England, in 1734. The James-Younger Gang did so well robbing banks that they branched out to train robberies. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. . He refused to surrender and became a outlaw who regardless of facts to the contrary, was considered a Robin Hood type folk hero. ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. There is a problem with your email/password. Have you taken a DNA test? Frank was represented by eight of the most prestigious lawyers of the time. During their criminal years, they lived well and traveled extensively. I also wonder what she did for the next almost 30 years if she thought her life's work was done when her husband, Frank, died. Samuel Grant James 1868-1942. Name: Robert Franklin James Birth Date: 2/06/1877 Birth Place: Nashville, Tennessee Death Date: 11/18/1959 in I.O.O. The Ralston home, located at 2121 Sterling Road, Independence, Missouri, still stands today.This woman was the wife of legendary outlaw Frank James. Frank surrendered his gun to Chittenden. Frank and Jesse finally made their way into Garretson. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Both films were notorious for their historical inaccuracies. If so, login to add it. Frank and Annie were living on Josiah Walton's farm near Nashville, Tennessee. Yet the single book written about Jesses older brother Frank is a fake. A Democratic jury was permitted, and people such as Gen. JO Shelby and the maimed Zerelda James Samuel were allowed to witness, characterizing Frank as a Southern hero and Jesse James as one who was methodically hunted down and murdered by the state of Missouri for little cause other than the fact that he was a former Confederate. Sorry! Death Date: 11/18/1959 in I.O.O. The couple came from Kentucky. Frank was the oldest of three children. Frank was captured and forced to take an oath of loyalty to the United States. ******************************, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Acclaimed legal scholar and social justice advocate Darren Lenard Hutchinson will join the Emory Law faculty July 1 as the inaugural John Lewis Chair for Civil Rights and Social Justice. I stayed with him [article illegible] I consider Quantrill the greatest guerrilla leader. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Ancestors. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Two weeks later, following a gunfight near Madelia, gang member Charlie Pitts died. Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania. In March 1881, Jesse along with two other men committed one of their last robberies; an army paymaster near Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July . James was born on September 5, 1847 and his brother Alexander Franklin "Frank" James was born January 10, 1843. What will be the effect on these young men to see the acts of a train robber and outlaw glorified?, Meghan Saar is the editor of True West Magazine. Select this result to view Robert Franklin James's phone number, address . She outlived her husband by almost 30 years, and she outlived her brother-in-law Jesse James, by almost 60 years. sp4 james robert warren jr: cpl robert james washington: ssgt harry allen watson: sp5 michael francis weissert: lcpl richard wessel: sp4 larry michael whitis: pfc robert franklin whitten: sp4 junior lee whittle: ssg william clemens wieskus: pfc kenneth eugene willard jr: pfc leroy walter williams: pfc bobby joe wilson: pfc richard wolfington jr . Robert Franklin Hamilton 1852 1939 North Carolina North Carolina Robert Franklin Hamilton in North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994. . Everybody knows Frank James as a heartless outlaw wreaking havoc with little brother Jesse. He was of English, Welsh and Scottish descent. Frank appeared to be satisfied with the straight life but Jesse was not. Born October 17, 1939 to Robert Smith James and Anna Murphy James in Marion, Kentucky. I just think she deserves a name, a spot, a recognition that she hasn't gotten thus far. Frank officially ended his outlaw career with a dash of chivalry, presenting his gun belt to the governor with these words, I want to hand over to you that which no living man except myself has been permitted to touch since 1861, and to say that I am your prisoner.. Maybe a picture? Census records show that James attended school regularly, and he reportedly wanted to become a teacher. Finally! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. As men grow older they grow more cautious, but at that age, they are regular daredevils., Frank was a family man. There was a problem getting your location. The rest of the gang eventually agreed to do it; Frank, Cole and Jim Younger probably to protect their younger brothers. There was an error deleting this problem. Titles By Robert Franklin. AKA: Robert J James, Robert J Jones. There is a problem with your email/password. I found that very sad. In 1863, Union soldiers roughed up his mother, and almost hanged her husband to death, and beat up Jesse for not giving them the location of Quantrill's guerrillas. Father of Jesse [12] James and Theador Jensen You have chosen this person to be their own family member. (404) 692-1437. kenyatta.greer@emory.edu. Frank and Jesse headed west into Dakota Territory, and the Youngers and Charlie Pitts took a different trail. http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1959/1959_00039386 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52854444. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I know this because his son is a relative of my family. Drag images here or select from your computer for Pvt Robert Franklin Bob James memorial. Dr. Robert Franklin James specializes in neurosurgery in Louisville, KY and has over 22 years of experience in the field of medicine. From 12/98 until 10/02 he sent between 40-75 a month if I was lucky and skipped many many months in between. Seventeen-year-old Jesse James puts the first notch on his gun. PVT, Co G, 2nd US Cav.Spanish American War, enl 9 May 1898 at St Louis MO, discharged 24 Jan 1899 at Huntsville AL w/remarks: "PVT, Very Good". . Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Half brother of George A Thompson; Sarah Thompson and James "tawahinkpe" Thompson, Pvt Robert Franklin Bob James BIRTH 6 Feb 1877 Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA DEATH 18 Nov 1959 (aged 82) Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, USA BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Kearney, Clay County, Missouri, FindAGrave.com Profile: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52854444. The cremated remains of her husband had been kept in storage until the death of Ann Ralston. Records:112. Young, Eric James and Mark Lee Gardner for their research assistance. Frank R. James, Brooklyn Suspect: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Both Frank and Jesse learned how important a good horse could be during their guerilla days. I remained with Quantrill for some time and finally became one of his regulars. The Chicago-based Pinkerton Detective Agency, hired by railroad companies, had been pursuing Frank and Jesses gang since 1874. Social Security #: none I took sick with pneumonia while in this city and was placed in that old court house. Jesse James Folklore Hero or Cold-Blooded Killer? 1. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Jesse's mother remarried twice. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. JAMES, Robert FranklinBorn October 17, 1939 to Robert Smith James and Anna Murphy James in Marion, Kentucky. When the troops on the Confederate side were withdrawn during the fall of 1864, a guerrilla conflict broke out between groups of pro-Confederates . Hospital. James and Zerelda had been the parents of Frank, Jesse, Susan Lavenia (who resided in Archer and Wichita counties in Texas . He graduated from TULANE UNIV SCH OF MED in 2001. The chief prosecutor of the states six-man team was William Wallace. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Let the men take no risk, burn the house down.. Dr. James R. Davenport is a Gastroenterologist in Franklin, TN. This was a time, remember, when the Federal Deposit did not yet insure bank funds; money stolen was lost forever. Buried in Campbellsville, Kentucky, USA. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Everybody hated banks. Drag images here or select from your computer for Ann Ralston James memorial. A Confederate veteran, Edwards became a, September 27, 1864. Anne gave birth to their only child, Robert Franklin James, on Feb. 6, 1878. She was born in Livermore Falls, March 29, 1941, a . As the Yankees marched by the court house twelve abreast, I looked out of the window and thought I would not have any comrades soon, as there enough Yankees in Curtis army to kill every rebel in the south. The crimes were not limited to Missouri. Butler. Stacking the cards even farther, every juror was a Democrat, some former Confederate soldiers. Join Facebook to connect with Robert Franklin James and others you may know. He had no children. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Robert Michael Franklin Jr. (born February 22, 1954) is an American author, theologian, ordained minister, and academic administrator who served as the tenth president of Morehouse College from 2007 to 2012. The issue of Frank James being allowed to go free after so public a life of crime is still hotly contested today, Marley Brant wrote in The Outlaw Youngers. . Why Hasnt Anyone Written a Book about the Lone Ranger being a Black Man. The new men were of a different generation and did not have the same ties and loyalty to the gang the original members had. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. (502) 584-3377. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. After his mother died on February 10, 1911, on her way home from visiting him in Oklahoma, Frank planned to summer in Missouri and winter in Oklahoma, which he did, until 1913, whereafter he stayed in Missouri permanently. As a child, he showed interest in his late father's sizable library, especially the works of William Shakespeare. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1959/1959_00039386 There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Failed to delete memorial. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Frank appeared to be satisfied with the straight life but Jesse was not. Frank had been born in 1843 in Missouri to Rev. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. When his old comrade Cole Younger was released from prison the two teamed up again to appear in The Great Cole Younger and Frank James Historical Wild West Show. After his death she married a third time to Dr. Reuben Samuel in 1855 when Frank was 13 years old. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Has anyone got one? Robert was born in 1877 and died in 1959. Facebook gives. Quantrill, who was now paralyzed from the waist down, refused and remained to await his fate. Frank James: Alexander Franklin James--born January 10, 1843 in Missouri. Learn more about merges. At some point he married Anna Ralston, and they had a son, Robert Franklin James. Anne gave birth to their only child, Robert Franklin James, on Feb. 6, 1878. Failed to remove flower. Other members of the gang included younger brother Jessie James, Cole Younger and James Younger. Franklin is a visiting scholar in residence at Stanford University's Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. A year after Jesses murder, one man wrote to his brother back East, I think the days of lawlessness & train robbing in Missouri are about over.. There father died while the boys were young . View Robert Franklin James results in Geneseo, IL including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Mother: Ann Ralston There, according to Mark Williamson, a volunteer at Devils Gulch, Jesse made his famed 20 foot jump across the gorge and galloped to safety. James was a noted revivalist. In 1876, the gang attempted to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota, and killed the cashier. He was born Alexander Franklin James in Kearney, Missouri to Baptist minister Reverend Robert Sallee James and his wife Zerelda (Cole) James, who had moved from Kentucky. Died February 18, 1915. About the Author: Kathleen Walls is publisher and writer for American Roads and Global Highways, the Ezine for anyone who travels. In his position as the inaugural James T. and Berta R. Laney Chair in Moral Leadership at Candler, The Rev. Died May 31, 2020 at home in Tucson.Pre-deceased by parents and brother, Jim. His ancestor John James came to America from Pembrokeshire, Wales in the mid-17th century. F. Hospital Death Place: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri Death Cause: cardiovascular collapse Age 82, Retired Farmer Father: Frank James Mother: Ann Ralston Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He lied through his teeth that he would not take up arms against the Union, then returned home and joined William Clarke Quantrills guerrillas. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Frank James summary: Frank James was the brother to Jesse James and served in the Civil War for the Confederate side. This is a carousel with slides. He even joined up with his old comrade, Cole Younger, on a Wild West show tour through the South, and gave lectures on how crime does not pay. His father died . https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11807/ann-james. Rediscovered Early Church PreMillennialism: Teachings of the Earliest Church Fathers on Prophecy Aug 30, 2014. by Robert Franklin. 2. A Houston forensic artist says a photograph purported to show outlaw Jesse James sitting next to his eventual killer, Robert Ford, is authentic. Jesse is light-hearted, reckless, devil-may-careFrank sober, sedate, a dangerous man always in ambush in the midst of society. Name: Robert Franklin James US Armed Forces: Yes, SP-American Even so, people flocked to Jesse, which was obvious even during his lifetime. James was born in Kearney, Missouri, to Baptist minister Reverend Robert Sallee James and his wife Zerelda (Cole) James. Born in Nashville TN under the alias Robert Woodson. Hospital, Liberty, Clay County, MO, United States, Fairview Cemetery, Kearney, Clay County, MO, United States, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52854444, Death of Robert Franklin James at I.O.O.F. Frank had long ago shed the outlaw persona that froze his brother in the limelight. Mother Martha Jane "Mattie" Bland. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Benjamin and Vera Franklin; brothers, Dennis Franklin, Robert Franklin, James Franklin and Joseph Franklin; sister, Rose Peters. Frank James. Following the death of his father and stepfather Benjamin Simms, his mother married a third time to Dr. Reuben Samuel in 1855 when Frank was 13 years old. Please reset your password. Six months later, Frank was captured. Franks leading defense man was Leroy Pope Walker, former Confederate Secretary of War. ROW ONE: The eyes of Jesse James. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. This outlaw was celebrated in many movies - the earliest being, Jesse James, in 1939 in which Henry Fonda portrayed Frank and also in the sequel, The Return of Frank James, the following year. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The best result we found for your search is Robert C James age 70s in Centerville, MA in the Nyes Neck neighborhood. EDIT: He did indeed have children. In1881, the brothers with Wood, Clarence Hite, and Dick Liddil, robbed a Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad owned train at Winston, Missouri, of $650 and passenger Frank McMillan was shot dead by Frank. American Folk Figure. The gangs final end came on April 3, 1882 when one of these new members, Bob Ford, shot and killed Jesse as he adjusted a picture on the wall of his home in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

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