I agree. It was so boring in school, and I can only remember memorization of dates, old outdated boring photos, etc. SinceI have become an adult, I find it fascinating to relive the old stories and view items kept from the era. It was a living time, and for somebody to make history alive and interesting is a gift my teachers did not have. Thanks to The History Underground.
@@Anonymous-pw5kr if you are commenting on the legitimacy of information in this particular video... That is up for debate. I however do not believe James was killed as they say. That has nothing to do with this RUclips creators approach and purpose in the videos created.
I remember a story my granny told me. In 1915 OKC, she was 2 years old riding in the buckboard with her daddy heading home from town. Along came beside them Frank James, an elderly man riding his horse. He and great grandpa spoke some, and then granny made a fuss. She wanted to ride the 'pony' and so Frank took granny in his arm and they all rode up to the house together, it made her happy. That's all she recalls. Well, I checked into it to see if this was true and it turns out Frank did live north of OKC in his old age.
Frank James is my great (idk how many greats) grandfather. Just a fun little tidbit. My grandmother got a lot of flack growing up for it. I wish I knew more of the history.
She was 2 years old and can remember something let alone even understand what was taking place at the age of 2 years old? Not saying it's not true but a little hard to believe
Having grown up watching classic westerns about famous lawnan and outlaws it’s fantastic when I come across channels like yours that give the real story and facts of people like Jesse James
NOTE: Sometimes my brain and mouth don't communicate well. At the end of this video, I accidentally said that it was Ed O'Malley instead of Ed O'Kelley who killed Bob Ford. Apologies for the slip up. In spite of my error, if you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out. Also be sure to check out The Gettysburg Museum of History and their store at www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com. Thanks!
I just read your correction about O'Malley but I had already written my comment above mentioning it was O'Kelley. I just left it in along with the rest of my comment. You do a good job putting together your videos.
How come I know nothing about this series?This is the first one I have seen.More!more!more!Incidentally,which film,in your opinion was the best & worst portrayal?I wish I could see that silent,where Jesse's son plays his famous father.Is it true that BF killer walked in,said "Hello Bob"& then just pulled the trigger?
Found this video at the right time. Started a road trip from Kansas City to Minneapolis and this place made a great stop on that road trip. Keep up the good work sir
Another wonderful history lesson, thank you again. Now I don’t mean for this to sound strange though I’m sure it will, but it’s not hard to romanticize the time periods, the situations and the lives, the way you paint them. I know it’s not “romantic” to kill and die by being killed (to most), maybe it’s the legends and the unknowing of certain things, maybe the stories or just the fact that these stories of legend will never happen again. I don’t know….. just something that I love so much about them. Just as I love the unknown history of old dilapidated homes here in Southern Georgia and the graves sites of the Confederates. There’s a strange beauty to it all.
As I watched this my 7 year old grandson sat down & watched it with me...I was very impressed how he was so into learning...he told me he liked how this person was telling the story...👍👍👍
Love your videos, great research and editing, from a old Navy Photojournalist. Always looking forward to your next adventure to vicariously live it along with you.
When I was a boy growing up in the early 60's I had a "Jesse James" toy gun with the holster/belt. As kids, we were fascinated by the Western outlaws and sheriffs. Of course, the stores took advantage of that. I also remember a history lesson in grade school where the teacher talked about the outlaws of the 1800's. It really got the boys interested in history. My grandfather was the sheriff of a Texas county and he was always carrying a gun. He taught me how to shoot and slapped my head when he saw me picking my nose. :) I really enjoy your channel!!!
My family is from St. Joe ... my mom's maiden name is Samuel. Same family as Dr. Reuben Samuel, Jesse's step dad. The museums here are all great for showing the history.
I descend from the Bromagin, Chelf, and Mayberry families...all lived in St Joseph in the mid to late 1800s. St Joseph must've been an interesting place to live during reconstruction.
But where is it . Why wasn't It in the display case after they exumed his body with the other bullet , I'm asking because we went there , the house was closed at that time . If it is there OK, but if it isn't , why was it not found when they exumed the body. Sounds strange if that's the case.
@@chadchad2214 Very observant !! How can a 44 caliber bullet fired at short range NOT go through the skull ? Maybe Jesse was " fixed up" in advance of the photos by the local funeral guy.
@@chadchad2214 the video i attached is of dan lowe talking about Jesse James. This guy does his research. Its a good listen and the channel its on has all kinds of videos on the subject of treasure. ruclips.net/video/SXM-lqi08lQ/видео.html
@@chadchad2214 when he was shot they did an autopsy and removed his brain . They would of also taken the bullet too. A keep sake for someone and it would still be around somewhere.
As JD said, the James house was moved to that site in 1977. Its original location is on a residential street up the hill. Interestingly, the “modern” brick building next to its current location was actually there at the time of Jesse’s death, and was a hotel at the time. In fact, I believe Jesse’s wife and mother stayed there for a few nights right after his death, and also the inquest was held there shortly after. That building later became a factory of some sort and is now a really cool museum.
I’ve drawn some inspiration partly through watching your videos to start my own historical newspaper group for my town. So once a day I post a newspaper article about something that happened in my hometown usually from the last 130 years or so, and the people who’ve joined seem to love it so far. Thanks for the inspiration!
That is so awesome! Newspapers back in the day, divulged a lot more info - I know people weren’t as easily offended by true facts - it’s all watered down nowadays, like kindergartners are reading the paper. Then again, people back then, prepared the bodies of their deceased relatives, no telling what horrendous wounds, etc they saw vs now, most people would probably fall over dead themselves if they were told they’d have to prepare their family members body for burial. That thought alone causes me to wonder how/why we’ve become so squeamish about death. It was Familial Duty, it was PERSONAL when a loved one died back them, the body was cared for and prepared by people who knew and loved the deceased - compared to now ... shove your dear one off to a very sympathetic undertaker, a complete stranger, and he/she is going to profit $10 GRAND or more. Shameful! 😠
*At the time of his murder, Jesse and his family were using the sir name of Howard. So when Bob Ford murdered Jesse, a poem was circulated that referred to Ford as --* *" The Dirty Little Coward That Shot Mr. Howard ".*
Great video as always. I really enjoy American history. Sometimes I may not agree with your presentation but I respect your views. I always learn something, that's what's important, to me any way! You have a great channel and you are appreciated. Thank you for your hard work!
My wife & I visited the home in St Joe, probably the early 80’s. It looks much the same as I remember it, though I’m sure there have been changes and or additions to the things on display. Thanks JD. Safe travels to you!
Very interesting story. It’s sad how these men lived and then entered a horrible death. I enjoy all your videos and the Victorian houses you shared with. Thank you so much for these historical stories.
At the time, the house was located at 1318 Lafayette Street in St. Joseph. In 1939, it was moved to a busier Belt Highway location. In 1977, it was moved to a location directly behind Patee House at 12th and Mitchell in St. Joseph, only two blocks away from its original location, which restored more of its historic context.
@@thedbcooperforum A quick stop at the original site of the house where he was assassinated, would have made this video complete. Thank you for the background information.
I expect nothing less than a perfect presentation on every video from you. Once again, this is why I've been a subscriber for a few years now Thank you sir.
Excellent episode, I've been to the house didn't have time to visit the grave site. The Patee museum and the home of the Pony Express are very much worth visiting in St. Joseph.
Thanks for the ride through this historic time ,your presentation of this event makes me feel like I was there , Also the small things you mention fill in the blanks that a lot of others leave out. Thanks again , I'll see you in the past.
I knew that you would love the history of St. Joe. I can't wait to see your treatment of the Patee House, and Pony Express. The cemeteries here in town are full of history. Interesting note when you were in Independence you missed the graves of Frank James & Jim Bridger.
Thanks! I almost went to the grave of Frank James but decided to put it on the back burner for a future episode that I'm wanting to do. Love it over that way.
I lived in Independence for 18 years (near the Truman Library & even got my BS from Truman State), but was born & raised in St. Joe, and moved back to be near my parents as they aged. I've never taken for granted the historical richness of the area. The cemetery north of St. Joe where my folks are buried has a lot of Revolutionary War veterans in it.
I’m sure you are aware that Jack Benny had a running gag about your town on his radio show. He did a live broadcast from there on Feb 18!1945. “They love me in St Joe!”
@@TheHistoryUnderground Hi, I just stumbled across your channel and I’m liking what I’m seeing so I’ll be subscribing. I thought I’d mention to you that I’m highly, highly discerning in what I watch and absolutely LOVED ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’. An absolute PHENOMENAL directorial debut. Brad Pitt, Paul Schneider, Jeremey Renner, Garret Dillahunt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell…I could go on and on. If anyone wants to see what’s likely the most accurate portrayal of J James- you CANNOT go wrong with this film. Love & Light from Miami Shores🦚 Stay safe mates🌎🙏🏼 Peace & Prayers for the people of Ukraine🇺🇦
Really enjoy all your content! A very fitting way of "squareing the circle" of the outlaw! I had 2 uncles that fought in the Battle of the Bulge. One received the Purple Heart and was evacuated to Wright Pat with near death injries. He lost a kidney and died in the late 50's. The other had a saying shared by many, I'm sure! Only thing I ever heard him say, " I never met an atheist in a fox hole! The again for what you do!
I live in the uk so at school we didn't do much on US history and what we did learn wasn't great. That's why I love your videos so much due to the detail you give and the passion and respect you have for each subject. I've really learnt so much and it's rekindled my love of history.
@@manfredieboyd2071 I was 11 in 1977 so the history curriculum at senior school was the Tudors, castles, WW 1&2 and little bits on George 3rd losing the colonies to George Washington. Did a lot of reading as a kid and really enjoyed following up on WW2 and talking to grandad who was in the RAF (not a pilot but a support role) and hearing home front stories from nan about the air raids, my dad being born in a hospital basement during a raid. I love reading about us prohibition and the crimes it generated. Al Capone et al. Gettysburg etc. We weren't taught about any of it at school. As you can appreciate it was mostly British history. (Roman Britain, medieval life, industrial Revolution, kings and Queens etc)
@@manfredieboyd2071 no problem at all. I live in Birmingham UK and it might interest you to know we used to have a massive murial dedicated to President Kennedy near Snow Hill Railway station as you drove into the City but it's been moved now as the area has been redeveloped. Love passing on the bus. It was huge
I didn't know Jesse's wife and children were in the house when he was killed, this is even more tragic than I imagined. Robert Ford is considered by many to have been a coward and this definitely adds another layer to his cowardice.
Zee as she was known Jesse's wife was never right after that day. She stayed with Jesse's mother for a long time after that. Jesse junior went on to rob one bank, got busted did some time and became a lawyer when he got out. He died in California in a mental health unstitution. I don't know much about his daughter Mary.
It probably was cowardly but you have to remember jessie had already killed another gang member and more than likely would have killed one or both Ford brothers as he was extremely paranoid, so you could say it was a preemptive strike and would you face jessie James with his guns on, I wouldn't.
Thank you for this series on Jesse James. The first report i can remember writing on Jesse James in the 6th grade. Wish i had your channel back then, i would have gotten an A+ and not a C. Keep up the great work.
This is my first video with you, I sat on the edge of my bed watching every single minute. I 💯 loved this video, so much so I am now a new subscriber. I can't wait to see more and past videos
I enjoy your videos and this one is no exception. I was intrigued by the cartridges left on Jesse's monument. I discovered Bob Ford's monument by accident several years ago while searching for Bloody Bill Anderson, who is also buried in Richmond. Ford's grave didn't have the wooden cross at that time. Charlie is buried next to him. Their mother lived in Richmond. Jesse rode with Bill Anderson, so that would make a nice addendum to your video some time. Anderson is buried in what is now call the "pioneer" cemetery in Richmond. It is a very historic Mormon cemetery in a different part of town, but anyone on the street can give you directions to it. Also fairly nearby is the grave of John Newman Edwards in Dover, Missouri. Edwards was the newspaper man who collaborated with Jesse to spin the "Missouri Robin Hood" myth. Edwards had been the adjutant and very capable intelligence officer for Gen. J.O. Shelby during the war. He later wrote several books, including NOTED GUERRILLAS, which gives a bit of biographical information on some of the boys. And finally, Little Archie Clements, who took over Anderson's command after Anderson was killed, and who had a lot of influence over young Jesse, is buried a few miles west of Lexington, Missouri in the Arnold Cemetery. Frank and Annie James are buried in a very small cemetery in Independence. Quantrill men George Todd and John Noland are buried in a different cemetery in Independence. These guys were all pulled together by the Civil War in their area of the state. I have visited the graves of many of them. Oddly, Jesse's grave is one I have never visited.
It seems to me that the date of birth on Bob Ford's grave is incorrect *20:02. It turns out that he was older than Jesse James, but he was actually 15 years younger. He was born in 1862.
I have to give you a big thank you I love your channel and I really appreciate all the info you share about my home State Missouri. My family is deep rooted in this state they fought for the south here and I have heard all about Jesse and Frank my whole life and other civil war stories. Missouri never gets enough focus and I thank you for all you share.
Flintlock Dave:That handle sounds v outlawish.Bit like Arkansas Dave.Missouri is a place I would love to have visited.Have you been to Lee's Summit?I have a special connection with that place.
Missouri is also a bitterly cold state….when I think of Missouri I feel cold. I wouldn’t mind visiting in the summer…I would love to see the northernmost part of the state where that guy shot the Bigfoot back in the 1960s, put it under glass inside a box and took it to a carnival as a side show exhibit. When someone went to the carnival and saw it they called the authorities because they believed it was real. When the authorities wanted to see the exhibit….it mysteriously disappeared and a different/fake body was placed inside the box. The first one was disposed of because it was real and it was killed in northern Missouri back in the mid 1960s. Ever hear the story about that? That first one was real….they have photos of it and the second one is fake…there are photos of that one too . You can tell the difference between the two.
I was born and raised in St. Joe. When i was growing up in the 60's, the house was out on the Belt Hwy. It didn't have a speck of paint on it. Big sign out front..."see the bullet hole!', which was just a hole back then. People started messing with it and would take pieces of the plaster. When my mom was growing up in the 30's-40's, she lived not far from its original setting and walked by it going to school. She said she remembers her grandma telling her that a man was shot in that house!
I’m from Tennessee in a county that borders Kentucky, many families were split during the Civil War, some sided with the Union and others with the Confederacy. Even to this day, many people in our area see the James Brothers as heroes. So many legends about families in our area that helped hide the brothers after the bank robbery in Russellville, Kentucky. There is a house in White’s Creek that Jesse was supposed to lived in with his wife for a short while. Legends that they would hide in Mammoth Cave etc. Love them or hate them, there are still strong opinions about them to the present time. I remember seeing his death photo many years ago and thinking he was a nice looking man, could he really be a cold blooded killer? I do feel for his mother and stepfather, what happened to them was just terrible. I also think of his wife and little children seeing him murdered in their own home. Karma seems to have caught up with him and his murderers.
I'm from muhlenberg county and we have a legend in my family from my grandfather's family that lived in Lewisburg Russellville area that Jesse and his gang had stopped at this families house during the night to get a meal and upon them leaving they had left gold coins under there overturned plates when my great great grandmother went to collect the plates. Can't verify this just seen your comment and thought I would share our family legend
@@warmlantern0000 On January 26, 1875 Pinkerton Detectives believed Jesse and Frank were hiding out at their family home in Missouri, they threw flares into the windows, when they blew up it blew away part of the mother’s arm and the half-brother was killed instantly. There was never sufficient proof however that it was Pinkerton but the railroad had hired them to wipe out the James Gang.
No one really takes the time to sit back and realize how deep and interesting our own history it is. Yeah, might not be the thousands of years the UK has, but we got some good stuff.
As a kid I remember a movie about Jesse James and his story was portrayed in a romantic way "stole from the rich gave to the poor" stuff. This was fascinating. Thanks!
@@TheHistoryUnderground are u talking about th3 one with Brad Pitt? I was going to say in the scene where they killed him it's shows like he knew he was going to get killed then he himself turned around and pretended to be dusting and told them make it quick. I could be wrong correct if I am. Lol
Really good. When I was working on my Dad's ranch in Selma, Oregon in 1964, we hired a couple of ranch hand workers. One old guy around 85 years old then came to help out as fit as he was said as a boy he tried to join the Younger Brothers gang who knew the infamous Dalton gang. Bob or Jim younger refused him because he was only about 15 years old at the time. He told me a few things he experienced with outlaws like Harry Tracy perhaps who was known for breaking jail several times and never missing a shot.
Ooh,I would love to have heard his stories.Bob wasn't that old when he joined the outlaw trail.But he surely paid the price.The Dalton's & Youngers were cousins & it was BobDaltons daft idea to rob two banks at once in order to outdo the Youngers.Well,we all know how that turned out!
Jesse James passed through my home town, in SW Missouri. Apparently he tried to convince my great grandfather, and the children who were with him, that he was a salesman. He moved on, but my dad was named Jesse due to the occurrence.
Cool video! I was searching for locations in MO and Kansas as I'm here and your video came up. Did you say O'Malley because of the really cool Irish bar in Weston called O'Malley's? Very interesting content
My husband's great-great-grandmother once cooked a meal for Jesse James. He was on the run at the time and took shelter at her house, if I remember the story correctly. I don't know the year.
My favorite episode! I grew up about 60 miles from Kearney and had heard stories of Frank and Jesse James all my life. My maternal grandfather was born and reared near Lawson, Missouri, about 8 miles from Kearney. He was born in 1882 and told me he remembered Jesse’s mother being alive when he was a young boy. He would ride his horse over to the James farm. Mrs. Samuel would bring a wagon load of gravel in every so often and spread it over Jesse’s grave. She then would charge young boys from Lawson 5 cents to take a piece of gravel from Jesse’s grave. She also bought as many old handguns as she could find, regardless of condition, to be sold as one of Jesse’s guns. Jesse and Frank’s father was Robert James. He was a prominent Baptist minister around the Kearney and Liberty area. When the Baptist college, William Jewell, was founded in the 1850’s in Liberty, Reverend James was one of the original signers of Jewell’s charter. About this time, Reverend James decided he needed to go west to preach to the gold miners. I’m not sure what happened to Reverend James but he disappeared in California. My diploma from William Jewell has Reverend James’ signature on it.
Hi JD~ I didn't know this about Jesse James. I've been following you for at least a year and didn't realize that you are a fellow teacher. At one point, we moved from the Seattle area to SW Kansas, for 2 years where I taught in a rural school (which really was a culture shock for me). I'll be coming to visit family this summer (St. Jo area), so now I've got a new site to visit :-)
Another great video! Was particularly pleased to hear your take about how Jessie really was. He was truly a very malevolent individual that was glorified in folklore and Hollywood.
To be at all the amazing places must be living a dream! Its something that I have dreamed of doing and I am living my life through you and your experiences. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and I am looking forward to more videos on amazing places. Happy exploring!!
I hope you enjoyed your visit to NW Missouri. Almost all of us who have ancestors from the area grew up with a family story about Jesse James. Supposedly, my great, great grandfather picked up the man Jesse's gang stole a horse from after robbing the bank in Gallatin, MO.
LOL that wasn't Frank and Jesse. Although it was one of the gang members and Bloody Bill's little brother. The man that owned the bank was the one who killed his brother Bloody Bill during the war. It was supposed to be revenge. Unfortunately they shot and killed the wrong man.
Very good episode. I’ve read several book regarding Jesse and Frank, . Your assessment is correct, Jesse was brutal young man. He killed many unarmed men himself. Ironic the two guys who killed Jesse both met their demise in brutal ways themselves
Jesse witnessed his step father being strung up, let down, then strung up again (he almost died) when he was about 14. Then his little brother was killed and his mother lost her arm in the Pinkerton incident. Those were hard times back then in our area. Most of the “so called bushwhackers” had family members that had been murdered, when they were guilty of nothing; which, back in those days didn’t sit well with the men and boys. We had bad ass men back then.
It was a brutal time for the Southland. As a primitive Baptist Christian, I doubt Jesse killed anyone that didn't deserve killing. Many former partisan fighters were considered "outlaws"
I’ve been a regular listener almost a year, in my car as I travel for in home sales for Home Depot. I love your show. Very interesting. “Holy Smokes”! Dad gum! Lol. Whoever chooses your music for the videos is a genius! Love it! I know it’s background but it adds so much to the video of the artifacts. You’re awesome. Keep it up! Are you a History Teacher?
I love your history videos. I am an absolute history buff and nut... Seeing you go to all these places I get to live history through you so fantastic video and keep up the great work 🙏👍
Really enjoy your videos from all over the world. Always so informative and entertaining. One question if someone can help please, just curious why was the house was moved from its original location? Thanks.
great video its been years since I've been to the James house. brief note that wasn't stated in the video, the house setting the southwest corner of the Patee House Museum complex. When the house was moved from the hill on Lafayette Street the house broke on half and only a portion of the house is there.
*It was Quantrel's Raiders that Jesse was famous for having rode with, in both Quantrel's Civil War Regiment and Quantrel's accused raids just post Lee's surrender.* This is how the Younger's met Jessie and Frank. Cole Younger wrote a Biography to set his story straight and had several well respected individuals vouch for his statement's accuracies. (An Audio Version is available here on RUclips, I don't think the book is in print now, it was released in the early 1900's after his release from prison for the Minnesota Bank Robbery.)
@@TheHistoryUndergroundJesse and his wife were cousins. His wife was actually named after his mother. Interesting fact if you watch the Brad Pitt movie the Bank in Platte City they are planning on robbing is the Wells Bank of Platte City. This Bank was not chartered until 1887 and is now called Connections Bank. Platte City also has some interesting connections to Bonnie and Clyde.
Excellent video, I can't imagine doing a tour sideshow. Demonstrating how you shot a man, in cold blood, in the back. Great history especially the gravesites. I don't believe Bob faired very well in life or death...But Jeese James continues to fascinate us to this day..
Bob was a brave man. He killed a legend. Can you imagine being in a Mexican drug lord's palace, at the age of twenty, knowing you're going to kill this man who is the stuff of legend and myth, a man who had phenomenal luck? It'd be terrifying. Bob did it, then got stiffed out of the reward. He became a pariah and years later was a lawman in Alaska. He stood up to a racketeer called Soapy Smith ... Some time later one of Smith's minions blew his head off with a sawn off shotgun. Bob was much maligned by the media of his day. I don't think that he deserved that.
I know one way you can imagine it. Watch the movie “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.” Brad Pitt plays Jesse James. It’s a Interesting movie.
@@chiricahuaapache5132 I do.He was Jesse's guest.He killed him almost in front of his wife & young children & his mother,who were in the kitchen.In my opinion he & Pat Garrett both got what they deserved.And do u think Zee & the children deserved to suffer too?Fords action sent Zee into a depression which lasted the rest of her life.
It never ceases to surprise that this was going on not that far back in history in relation to European history! Nice to see a Confederate flag by JJ's gravestone.
Right?! It breaks my heart as a man who loves history especially American history when they try and censor stuff I may not agree with it but I’ll be damned if people think they can just erase history. Like who knows what people will find offensive when we are 100 years gone especially now with this whole pronoun thing who knows if calling someone he/she will be bad just like calling black people the n word you never know it makes me scared and sad for history books especially with how fascinating history is.
@@dedo7326 Its horrible & not right to try & erase history!! History isnt really history when that is done! Everything is a lie! Same as getting rid of the rebel flag! That flag no more stands for bad than the rainbow belongs to homosexuals! 😡God made the rainbow as a promise to the world & you cant steal that!!! There is more good behind that confederate flag than bad. Lets focus on good things in this world! Finding good in each other too!
J.D, as always, outstanding episode and must point out that your choice and use of soundtrack music is always quite impactful....your episodes on the Hallowed Ground of my dear Gettysburg is so very much appreciated....blessings to you brother.....👍💥🇺🇸💥
Devils Den:Is it Gettysburg that has those soldier boys seen marching along with their feet hidden in mist.Then one stumbles,& the whole thing begins again.Which sounds like a Stone Tape.So sad.
Huckle bearer. Nowadays called pall bearers. Handles on a coffin were called “huckles” People misunderstand huckle bearer with huckleberry in the movie where doc Holliday tells Ringo. “I’ll be your huckle bearer”.
I loved watching this video JD. I'm a huge history nut. I love everything history from law enforcement history to military history and even automobile history. I would like to see a video of law enforcement history from the days of the old west legendary lawmen such as Wyatt Earp and and his brothers Virgil Earp and Morgan Earp and Fred White who was the first town marshal of Tombstone Arizona and then you have brothers Ed Masterson and Bat Masterson who were Deputy United States Marshals in Dodge City Kansas and Wichita Kansas and also Tombstone Arizona and Wyatt Earp was a Deputy United States Marshal in Deadwood South Dakota along with Bill Cody.
I would LOVE to travel the world seeing old sites from history...I never remember history being so awesome until I adulted.
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History is hard to appreciate as a kid, when time seems so hard to fully understand.
I agree. It was so boring in school, and I can only remember memorization of dates, old outdated boring photos, etc. SinceI have become an adult, I find it fascinating to relive the old stories and view items kept from the era. It was a living time, and for somebody to make history alive and interesting is a gift my teachers did not have. Thanks to The History Underground.
That's one way of saying you grew up.😂
Funny how that happens. I nearly failed history in high school. Today I'm very much an armature historian.
CLEARLY, ONE OF THE BEST CHANNELS ON RUclips.
Thanks. Appreciate that greatly. 🙏🏼
I totally agree 👍
The youtube creator should pay you for these false claims lol
@@Anonymous-pw5kr if you are commenting on the legitimacy of information in this particular video... That is up for debate. I however do not believe James was killed as they say. That has nothing to do with this RUclips creators approach and purpose in the videos created.
I remember a story my granny told me. In 1915 OKC, she was 2 years old riding in the buckboard with her daddy heading home from town. Along came beside them Frank James, an elderly man riding his horse. He and great grandpa spoke some, and then granny made a fuss. She wanted to ride the 'pony' and so Frank took granny in his arm and they all rode up to the house together, it made her happy. That's all she recalls. Well, I checked into it to see if this was true and it turns out Frank did live north of OKC in his old age.
Frank James is my great (idk how many greats) grandfather. Just a fun little tidbit. My grandmother got a lot of flack growing up for it. I wish I knew more of the history.
@@thestudlygamer1382 my grandmother told me when I was young that we were related to the James family.
She was 2 years old and can remember something let alone even understand what was taking place at the age of 2 years old? Not saying it's not true but a little hard to believe
@@passnola we’re probably related somehow then! Haha
@@passnola Frank passed away in 1915.It brings it close that my father was born 1910.He was middle aged when I was born.A very special man.
Having grown up watching classic westerns about famous lawnan and outlaws it’s fantastic when I come across channels like yours that give the real story and facts of people like Jesse James
NOTE: Sometimes my brain and mouth don't communicate well. At the end of this video, I accidentally said that it was Ed O'Malley instead of Ed O'Kelley who killed Bob Ford. Apologies for the slip up.
In spite of my error, if you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out.
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You've earned my subscription in spades. Never a dull episode ever.
You’re forgiven just this once, keep up the good work JD.
I just read your correction about O'Malley but I had already written my comment above mentioning it was O'Kelley. I just left it in along with the rest of my comment. You do a good job putting together your videos.
As long as was an Ed of some sort. As an aside I hope you visited the Nat. WW1 museum while you were in the Kansas City area. It truly is world class.
How come I know nothing about this series?This is the first one I have seen.More!more!more!Incidentally,which film,in your opinion was the best & worst portrayal?I wish I could see that silent,where Jesse's son plays his famous father.Is it true that BF killer walked in,said "Hello Bob"& then just pulled the trigger?
Found this video at the right time. Started a road trip from Kansas City to Minneapolis and this place made a great stop on that road trip. Keep up the good work sir
Another wonderful history lesson, thank you again. Now I don’t mean for this to sound strange though I’m sure it will, but it’s not hard to romanticize the time periods, the situations and the lives, the way you paint them. I know it’s not “romantic” to kill and die by being killed (to most), maybe it’s the legends and the unknowing of certain things, maybe the stories or just the fact that these stories of legend will never happen again. I don’t know….. just something that I love so much about them. Just as I love the unknown history of old dilapidated homes here in Southern Georgia and the graves sites of the Confederates. There’s a strange beauty to it all.
As I watched this my 7 year old grandson sat down & watched it with me...I was very impressed how he was so into learning...he told me he liked how this person was telling the story...👍👍👍
Awesome! Thank you for sharing the video with him!
Was not expecting this to be this good. Even the backing track music is awesome.
Thanks! Hope that you enjoy the rest of the content on the channel.
Love your videos, great research and editing, from a old Navy Photojournalist. Always looking forward to your next adventure to vicariously live it along with you.
Thank you! I appreciate that.
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When I was a boy growing up in the early 60's I had a "Jesse James" toy gun with the holster/belt. As kids, we were fascinated by the Western outlaws and sheriffs. Of course, the stores took advantage of that. I also remember a history lesson in grade school where the teacher talked about the outlaws of the 1800's. It really got the boys interested in history. My grandfather was the sheriff of a Texas county and he was always carrying a gun. He taught me how to shoot and slapped my head when he saw me picking my nose. :) I really enjoy your channel!!!
I've been to his house a couple times and I recommend anyone to go there. It's very interesting and you can learn so much. Great video JD.
Thanks! Very cool place.
My family is from St. Joe ... my mom's maiden name is Samuel. Same family as Dr. Reuben Samuel, Jesse's step dad. The museums here are all great for showing the history.
Interesting!
I descend from the Bromagin, Chelf, and Mayberry families...all lived in St Joseph in the mid to late 1800s. St Joseph must've been an interesting place to live during reconstruction.
Does that mean we’re related some were along the line cus he’s my seventh cousin
If you have aces ; Frank and Jesse are on my Mother's side.
This THE most informative piece I have ever come across regarding Jesse James. Loved the home museum! Bravo!
Thanks!
You’re right on the hole in the wall. Ive never seen a death photo of Jesse with a exit wound in the front. The bullet went in and never exited.
But where is it . Why wasn't It in the display case after they exumed his body with the other bullet , I'm asking because we went there , the house was closed at that time .
If it is there OK, but if it isn't , why was it not found when they exumed the body. Sounds strange if that's the case.
@@chadchad2214 Very observant !! How can a 44 caliber bullet fired at short range NOT go through the skull ? Maybe Jesse was " fixed up" in advance of the photos by the local funeral guy.
@@chadchad2214 the video i attached is of dan lowe talking about Jesse James. This guy does his research. Its a good listen and the channel its on has all kinds of videos on the subject of treasure.
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@@chadchad2214 when he was shot they did an autopsy and removed his brain . They would of also taken the bullet too. A keep sake for someone and it would still be around somewhere.
It's so strange to see modern construction built up so closely to older structures. It reminds me of the Alamo in Texas.
Great work sir!
Thanks! And yes, it is weird to see modern structures around these historic sites.
As JD said, the James house was moved to that site in 1977. Its original location is on a residential street up the hill. Interestingly, the “modern” brick building next to its current location was actually there at the time of Jesse’s death, and was a hotel at the time. In fact, I believe Jesse’s wife and mother stayed there for a few nights right after his death, and also the inquest was held there shortly after. That building later became a factory of some sort and is now a really cool museum.
@@lynnmorgan6144 - Yep! Actually visiting there in the next episode 🙂
@@TheHistoryUnderground Haha! I figured you would not have been able to resist going in that museum! Looking forward to the video.
I’ve drawn some inspiration partly through watching your videos to start my own historical newspaper group for my town. So once a day I post a newspaper article about something that happened in my hometown usually from the last 130 years or so, and the people who’ve joined seem to love it so far. Thanks for the inspiration!
That's a really cool idea.
That is so awesome! Newspapers back in the day, divulged a lot more info - I know people weren’t as easily offended by true facts - it’s all watered down nowadays, like kindergartners are reading the paper.
Then again, people back then, prepared the bodies of their deceased relatives, no telling what horrendous wounds, etc they saw vs now, most people would probably fall over dead themselves if they were told they’d have to prepare their family members body for burial. That thought alone causes me to wonder how/why we’ve become so squeamish about death. It was Familial Duty, it was PERSONAL when a loved one died back them, the body was cared for and prepared by people who knew and loved the deceased - compared to now ... shove your dear one off to a very sympathetic undertaker, a complete stranger, and he/she is going to profit $10 GRAND or more. Shameful! 😠
I absolutely loved this series on Jesse James! Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing 👍🏻☺️
*At the time of his murder, Jesse and his family were using the sir name of Howard. So when Bob Ford murdered Jesse, a poem was circulated that referred to Ford as --*
*" The Dirty Little Coward That Shot Mr. Howard ".*
Great video as always. I really enjoy American history. Sometimes I may not agree with your presentation but I respect your views. I always learn something, that's what's important, to me any way! You have a great channel and you are appreciated. Thank you for your hard work!
Thanks! I really do appreciate that.
My wife & I visited the home in St Joe, probably the early 80’s. It looks much the same as I remember it, though I’m sure there have been changes and or additions to the things on display. Thanks JD. Safe travels to you!
This second cemetery is really interesting to say the least. I would love to take a whole day or two and wander around in it.
Really love your history videos. I have been a metal detectorist for 50 years and love the history of everything I find. Terry Greenway
Me as a Brit: Wow what a big spacious house Jesse James had.
JD: This is a really small house!
Ha!
It's not as big as momma and daddy's house is it, in those days very nice house.
I've been in it. Extremely small. Barely room to walk around.
Very interesting story. It’s sad how these men lived and then entered a horrible death. I enjoy all your videos and the Victorian houses you shared with. Thank you so much for these historical stories.
it would have been interesting to see the actual home site and also why they moved the house. excellent video as always.
At the time, the house was located at 1318 Lafayette Street in St. Joseph. In 1939, it was moved to a busier Belt Highway location. In 1977, it was moved to a location directly behind Patee House at 12th and Mitchell in St. Joseph, only two blocks away from its original location, which restored more of its historic context.
@@thedbcooperforum A quick stop at the original site of the house where he was assassinated, would have made this video complete. Thank you for the background information.
I expect nothing less than a perfect presentation on every video from you. Once again, this is why I've been a subscriber for a few years now Thank you sir.
Excellent episode, I've been to the house didn't have time to visit the grave site. The Patee museum and the home of the Pony Express are very much worth visiting in St. Joseph.
This is why I know that I was born in the wrong century….I wanted to work for the pony express.
I love hearing these old stories, and you tell them well. You just gained a new subscriber. 🦾🦾
Awesome, thank you!
@@TheHistoryUnderground. You’re welcome!
Thanks for the ride through this historic time ,your presentation of this event makes me feel like I was there , Also the small things you mention fill in the blanks that a lot of others leave out. Thanks again , I'll see you in the past.
I knew that you would love the history of St. Joe. I can't wait to see your treatment of the Patee House, and Pony Express. The cemeteries here in town are full of history. Interesting note when you were in Independence you missed the graves of Frank James & Jim Bridger.
Thanks! I almost went to the grave of Frank James but decided to put it on the back burner for a future episode that I'm wanting to do. Love it over that way.
I lived in Independence for 18 years (near the Truman Library & even got my BS from Truman State), but was born & raised in St. Joe, and moved back to be near my parents as they aged. I've never taken for granted the historical richness of the area. The cemetery north of St. Joe where my folks are buried has a lot of Revolutionary War veterans in it.
I’m sure you are aware that Jack Benny had a running gag about your town on his radio show. He did a live broadcast from there on Feb 18!1945. “They love me in St Joe!”
@@TheHistoryUnderground Hi, I just stumbled across your channel and I’m liking what I’m seeing so I’ll be subscribing.
I thought I’d mention to you that I’m highly, highly discerning in what I watch and absolutely LOVED ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’.
An absolute PHENOMENAL directorial debut.
Brad Pitt, Paul Schneider, Jeremey Renner, Garret Dillahunt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell…I could go on and on.
If anyone wants to see what’s likely the most accurate portrayal of J James- you CANNOT go wrong with this film.
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Really enjoy all your content! A very fitting way of "squareing the circle" of the outlaw!
I had 2 uncles that fought in the Battle of the Bulge. One received the Purple Heart and was evacuated to Wright Pat with near death injries. He lost a kidney and died in the late 50's.
The other had a saying shared by many, I'm sure! Only thing I ever heard him say, " I never met an atheist in a fox hole! The again for what you do!
My grandpa fought in battle of bulge as well. Took a clean pass through shot in abdomen.
He never met my dad or any of my uncles then, all atheists, all fought in WW2
@@janetpendlebury6808 of course you realize that was one of the freedoms they all fought for!
Amazing video as usual! Love the diversity and mix of subjects now. A great way of doing it, keep up the good work!
Thanks! Got a few more random videos and then I've got another series that we'll be settling into for a bit that I hope people will enjoy.
Surprised greedy developers didn’t demolish the house !
@@ernestpassaro9663 Hmm.Not so funny when it's near the truth.
I live in the uk so at school we didn't do much on US history and what we did learn wasn't great. That's why I love your videos so much due to the detail you give and the passion and respect you have for each subject. I've really learnt so much and it's rekindled my love of history.
Can you give an example of what you learned?
@@manfredieboyd2071 I was 11 in 1977 so the history curriculum at senior school was the Tudors, castles, WW 1&2 and little bits on George 3rd losing the colonies to George Washington. Did a lot of reading as a kid and really enjoyed following up on WW2 and talking to grandad who was in the RAF (not a pilot but a support role) and hearing home front stories from nan about the air raids, my dad being born in a hospital basement during a raid. I love reading about us prohibition and the crimes it generated. Al Capone et al. Gettysburg etc. We weren't taught about any of it at school. As you can appreciate it was mostly British history. (Roman Britain, medieval life, industrial Revolution, kings and Queens etc)
@@vanessasilvester8854 cool 😎. I was just curious what’s taught in other countries about the US.
@@manfredieboyd2071 no problem at all. I live in Birmingham UK and it might interest you to know we used to have a massive murial dedicated to President Kennedy near Snow Hill Railway station as you drove into the City but it's been moved now as the area has been redeveloped. Love passing on the bus. It was huge
I didn't know Jesse's wife and children were in the house when he was killed, this is even more tragic than I imagined. Robert Ford is considered by many to have been a coward and this definitely adds another layer to his cowardice.
Yeah, the wife and kids being in the next room adds another dimension.
Zee as she was known Jesse's wife was never right after that day. She stayed with Jesse's mother for a long time after that. Jesse junior went on to rob one bank, got busted did some time and became a lawyer when he got out. He died in California in a mental health unstitution. I don't know much about his daughter Mary.
It probably was cowardly but you have to remember jessie had already killed another gang member and more than likely would have killed one or both Ford brothers as he was extremely paranoid, so you could say it was a preemptive strike and would you face jessie James with his guns on, I wouldn't.
assassination blood runs in the Ford veins hey, think, Jesse james, Abe Lincoln
In the back...most cowardly move ever..
Thank you for this series on Jesse James. The first report i can remember writing on Jesse James in the 6th grade. Wish i had your channel back then, i would have gotten an A+ and not a C. Keep up the great work.
Always an interesting story from this channel. Thanks!
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This is my first video with you, I sat on the edge of my bed watching every single minute. I 💯 loved this video, so much so I am now a new subscriber. I can't wait to see more and past videos
Your videos are always interesting, and I end up binge watching them. You definitely deserve more subscribers. Keep up the good work!
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Great job on the video. Absolutely love the videos you make always learn something new. It helps keep my love for history alive.
Awesome content and very interesting to learn about! You never disappoint. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
There were many crazy things in the house. Thank you for sharing!
Yeah, I was pretty surprised. Thanks!
Another Great episode J. D ! love the history, very informative and great historical locations
Thanks J.R. Have a blessed Sunday.
Thanks!
I enjoy your videos and this one is no exception. I was intrigued by the cartridges left on Jesse's monument. I discovered Bob Ford's monument by accident several years ago while searching for Bloody Bill Anderson, who is also buried in Richmond. Ford's grave didn't have the wooden cross at that time. Charlie is buried next to him. Their mother lived in Richmond. Jesse rode with Bill Anderson, so that would make a nice addendum to your video some time. Anderson is buried in what is now call the "pioneer" cemetery in Richmond. It is a very historic Mormon cemetery in a different part of town, but anyone on the street can give you directions to it. Also fairly nearby is the grave of John Newman Edwards in Dover, Missouri. Edwards was the newspaper man who collaborated with Jesse to spin the "Missouri Robin Hood" myth. Edwards had been the adjutant and very capable intelligence officer for Gen. J.O. Shelby during the war. He later wrote several books, including NOTED GUERRILLAS, which gives a bit of biographical information on some of the boys. And finally, Little Archie Clements, who took over Anderson's command after Anderson was killed, and who had a lot of influence over young Jesse, is buried a few miles west of Lexington, Missouri in the Arnold Cemetery. Frank and Annie James are buried in a very small cemetery in Independence. Quantrill men George Todd and John Noland are buried in a different cemetery in Independence. These guys were all pulled together by the Civil War in their area of the state. I have visited the graves of many of them. Oddly, Jesse's grave is one I have never visited.
You sure he wasn't talking about the biker Jesse James?
You know your history. Thanks for the share. I didn’t know most of this.
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Patrick H:Lucky you.Have you visited the graves of the Younger boys? 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 May they all RIP.
@@ROT4RYfc3s the biker Jesse James who was once married to Sandra Bullock is still alive
Your videos are so very wonderful ! Thanks for making and sharing them with us.
It seems to me that the date of birth on Bob Ford's grave is incorrect *20:02. It turns out that he was older than Jesse James, but he was actually 15 years younger. He was born in 1862.
Another great episode. Nice to see the outlaws history...hopefully more to come!
I have to give you a big thank you I love your channel and I really appreciate all the info you share about my home State Missouri. My family is deep rooted in this state they fought for the south here and I have heard all about Jesse and Frank my whole life and other civil war stories. Missouri never gets enough focus and I thank you for all you share.
Appreciate that. Lots of rich history in that state.
Flintlock Dave:That handle sounds v outlawish.Bit like Arkansas Dave.Missouri is a place I would love to have visited.Have you been to Lee's Summit?I have a special connection with that place.
Missouri is also a bitterly cold state….when I think of Missouri I feel cold. I wouldn’t mind visiting in the summer…I would love to see the northernmost part of the state where that guy shot the Bigfoot back in the 1960s, put it under glass inside a box and took it to a carnival as a side show exhibit. When someone went to the carnival and saw it they called the authorities because they believed it was real. When the authorities wanted to see the exhibit….it mysteriously disappeared and a different/fake body was placed inside the box. The first one was disposed of because it was real and it was killed in northern Missouri back in the mid 1960s. Ever hear the story about that? That first one was real….they have photos of it and the second one is fake…there are photos of that one too . You can tell the difference between the two.
I would love to see an episode about the infamous Belle Starr! Hers was a pretty sad & tragic one.
Wasn’t she shot in the back while riding her horse?….and they never told who shot her but im sure they know.
I plan on taking a road trip through the Midwest in September. This is definitely on my route…. Great job.
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Visit the Patee House, Jesse James Home, Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph. And a must is the Steamboat Arabia Museum in Kansas City River Market.
@@cdub531 ok… much appreciated
gas costs an arm and a leg, not funny at all.
@@dks13827 I absolutely agree… might hinder my route
Great work JD. Thanks for all the info. Always so interesting. Thanks.
Thanks 👍
Man your videos are always so well done and interesting....I appreciate you for all your hard work for us .... 👌
I was born and raised in St. Joe. When i was growing up in the 60's, the house was out on the Belt Hwy. It didn't have a speck of paint on it. Big sign out front..."see the bullet hole!', which was just a hole back then. People started messing with it and would take pieces of the plaster. When my mom was growing up in the 30's-40's, she lived not far from its original setting and walked by it going to school. She said she remembers her grandma telling her that a man was shot in that house!
I’m from Tennessee in a county that borders Kentucky, many families were split during the Civil War, some sided with the Union and others with the Confederacy. Even to this day, many people in our area see the James Brothers as heroes. So many legends about families in our area that helped hide the brothers after the bank robbery in Russellville, Kentucky. There is a house in White’s Creek that Jesse was supposed to lived in with his wife for a short while.
Legends that they would hide in Mammoth Cave etc. Love them or hate them, there are still strong opinions about them to the present time. I remember seeing his death photo many years ago and thinking he was a nice looking man, could he really be a cold blooded killer? I do feel for his mother and stepfather, what happened to them was just terrible. I also think of his wife and little children seeing him murdered in their own home. Karma seems to have caught up with him and his murderers.
I'm from muhlenberg county and we have a legend in my family from my grandfather's family that lived in Lewisburg Russellville area that Jesse and his gang had stopped at this families house during the night to get a meal and upon them leaving they had left gold coins under there overturned plates when my great great grandmother went to collect the plates. Can't verify this just seen your comment and thought I would share our family legend
But what happened to mother and stepfather ??? Explain plz.
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On January 26, 1875 Pinkerton Detectives believed Jesse and Frank were hiding out at their family home in Missouri, they threw flares into the windows, when they blew up it blew away part of the mother’s arm and the half-brother was killed instantly. There was never sufficient proof however that it was Pinkerton but the railroad had hired them to wipe out the James Gang.
Damn right they were heroes I'm from Knoxville Tennessee..the railroad and ford both got what they deserved
I want so bad to get my story out. Feels like I am the last that holds the burdens of secrets
No one really takes the time to sit back and realize how deep and interesting our own history it is. Yeah, might not be the thousands of years the UK has, but we got some good stuff.
No one? That's not true. Historians spend their lives studying the past.
Then there are amateur historians like this guy.
There are thousands of years of history regarding the western hemisphere before Europeans showed up.
What a great video. Thank you. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
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Glad I found your channel! I love history, and seeing the antiques.
As a kid I remember a movie about Jesse James and his story was portrayed in a romantic way "stole from the rich gave to the poor" stuff. This was fascinating. Thanks!
Yeah, he's definitely been romanticized more than what he should.
@@TheHistoryUnderground are u talking about th3 one with Brad Pitt? I was going to say in the scene where they killed him it's shows like he knew he was going to get killed then he himself turned around and pretended to be dusting and told them make it quick. I could be wrong correct if I am. Lol
@@verushkacortes4 Not that version. I am older then that :) The actor that played Jesse was Tyrone Power, made in 1939 (no I am not THAT old!)
Really good. When I was working on my Dad's ranch in Selma, Oregon in 1964, we hired a couple of ranch hand workers. One old guy around 85 years old then came to help out as fit as he was said as a boy he tried to join the Younger Brothers gang who knew the infamous Dalton gang. Bob or Jim younger refused him because he was only about 15 years old at the time. He told me a few things he experienced with outlaws like Harry Tracy perhaps who was known for breaking jail several times and never missing a shot.
Ooh,I would love to have heard his stories.Bob wasn't that old when he joined the outlaw trail.But he surely paid the price.The Dalton's & Youngers were cousins & it was BobDaltons daft idea to rob two banks at once in order to outdo the Youngers.Well,we all know how that turned out!
james wasnt assasinated , he was murdered
Your channel is amazing! I love how much work you put into these. Keep up your amazing work! ❤️❤️❤️
You do a great job monologuing in real time while filming. What camera, mic, and gear do you use to capture the story?
Jesse James passed through my home town, in SW Missouri. Apparently he tried to convince my great grandfather, and the children who were with him, that he was a salesman. He moved on, but my dad was named Jesse due to the occurrence.
About when was this ?
Cool video! I was searching for locations in MO and Kansas as I'm here and your video came up. Did you say O'Malley because of the really cool Irish bar in Weston called O'Malley's? Very interesting content
Totally fascinating. Great video JD 👍🏻😎
Thanks!
My husband's great-great-grandmother once cooked a meal for Jesse James. He was on the run at the time and took shelter at her house, if I remember the story correctly. I don't know the year.
Wow so impressed of graves that you have found..I’m a new watcher but I love what I’ve seen so far..
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I would love to see some videos about Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War. I think it is the most interesting Story of the Wild West.
My favorite episode! I grew up about 60 miles from Kearney and had heard stories of Frank and Jesse James all my life.
My maternal grandfather was born and reared near Lawson, Missouri, about 8 miles from Kearney. He was born in 1882 and told me he remembered Jesse’s mother being alive when he was a young boy. He would ride his horse over to the James farm. Mrs. Samuel would bring a wagon load of gravel in every so often and spread it over Jesse’s grave. She then would charge young boys from Lawson 5 cents to take a piece of gravel from Jesse’s grave.
She also bought as many old handguns as she could find, regardless of condition, to be sold as one of Jesse’s guns.
Jesse and Frank’s father was Robert James. He was a prominent Baptist minister around the Kearney and Liberty area. When the Baptist college, William Jewell, was founded in the 1850’s in Liberty, Reverend James was one of the original signers of Jewell’s charter.
About this time, Reverend James decided he needed to go west to preach to the gold miners. I’m not sure what happened to Reverend James but he disappeared in California.
My diploma from William Jewell has Reverend James’ signature on it.
Great video JD. I want to go there. You inspired me!! Very interesting and great research.
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You knocked another one out of the park, brother! A huge thank you for sharing!
Hi JD~ I didn't know this about Jesse James. I've been following you for at least a year and didn't realize that you are a fellow teacher. At one point, we moved from the Seattle area to SW Kansas, for 2 years where I taught in a rural school (which really was a culture shock for me). I'll be coming to visit family this summer (St. Jo area), so now I've got a new site to visit :-)
Seattle to rural Kansas.....I'll bet that was a shock, but hopefully a good one :)
Thanks!
Why was the rural school a culture shock?
I love seeing the history stories and what actually happened before our time
Another great video! Was particularly pleased to hear your take about how Jessie really was. He was truly a very malevolent individual that was glorified in folklore and Hollywood.
To be at all the amazing places must be living a dream! Its something that I have dreamed of doing and I am living my life through you and your experiences. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and I am looking forward to more videos on amazing places. Happy exploring!!
I hope you enjoyed your visit to NW Missouri. Almost all of us who have ancestors from the area grew up with a family story about Jesse James. Supposedly, my great, great grandfather picked up the man Jesse's gang stole a horse from after robbing the bank in Gallatin, MO.
LOL that wasn't Frank and Jesse. Although it was one of the gang members and Bloody Bill's little brother. The man that owned the bank was the one who killed his brother Bloody Bill during the war. It was supposed to be revenge. Unfortunately they shot and killed the wrong man.
That was Awesome! Thank you so much for that video.
Very good episode. I’ve read several book regarding Jesse and Frank,
. Your assessment is correct, Jesse was brutal young man. He killed many unarmed men himself. Ironic the two guys who killed Jesse both met their demise in brutal ways themselves
Jesse witnessed his step father being strung up, let down, then strung up again (he almost died) when he was about 14. Then his little brother was killed and his mother lost her arm in the Pinkerton incident. Those were hard times back then in our area. Most of the “so called bushwhackers” had family members that had been murdered, when they were guilty of nothing; which, back in those days didn’t sit well with the men and boys. We had bad ass men back then.
It was a brutal time for the Southland. As a primitive Baptist Christian, I doubt Jesse killed anyone that didn't deserve killing. Many former partisan fighters were considered "outlaws"
You just go with the flow. Amazing the public at large don’t know sh_t from shynola
I’ve been a regular listener almost a year, in my car as I travel for in home sales for Home Depot. I love your show. Very interesting. “Holy Smokes”! Dad gum! Lol. Whoever chooses your music for the videos is a genius! Love it! I know it’s background but it adds so much to the video of the artifacts. You’re awesome. Keep it up! Are you a History Teacher?
Awesome! Thank you! I'm a one man band, so all of the filming and editing is done by me. Appreciate the kind words.
To think someone who wasn't even a family member of Jesse would have still been so butthurt about it that 10 years later he killed Bob ford. wow.
The man may have been a Confederate soldier, or a fan. Or just didnt like bob ford , period.
I love your history videos. I am an absolute history buff and nut... Seeing you go to all these places I get to live history through you so fantastic video and keep up the great work 🙏👍
Really enjoy your videos from all over the world. Always so informative and entertaining. One question if someone can help please, just curious why was the house was moved from its original location? Thanks.
Outstanding video, JD!
Thank you!
great video its been years since I've been to the James house. brief note that wasn't stated in the video, the house setting the southwest corner of the Patee House Museum complex. When the house was moved from the hill on Lafayette Street the house broke on half and only a portion of the house is there.
I can't get over how nice that house was in 1882
*It was Quantrel's Raiders that Jesse was famous for having rode with, in both Quantrel's Civil War Regiment and Quantrel's accused raids just post Lee's surrender.*
This is how the Younger's met Jessie and Frank.
Cole Younger wrote a Biography to set his story straight and had several well respected individuals vouch for his statement's accuracies. (An Audio Version is available here on RUclips, I don't think the book is in print now, it was released in the early 1900's after his release from prison for the Minnesota Bank Robbery.)
Quantrill, was his name
Jessie Howard for hiding from the law
Very interesting. I totally enjoyed this video and seeing the historic places you visited on this trip. Thanks for sharing and safe travels! 😊👍
Jesse James's mother and wife had the same unusual name. This was another awesome video!
Yeah, kind of strange.
@@TheHistoryUndergroundJesse and his wife were cousins. His wife was actually named after his mother.
Interesting fact if you watch the Brad Pitt movie the Bank in Platte City they are planning on robbing is the Wells Bank of Platte City. This Bank was not chartered until 1887 and is now called Connections Bank.
Platte City also has some interesting connections to Bonnie and Clyde.
Love your videos - keep up the good work!
Just found your channel! Love it ♥️
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this was interesting thanks for taking us along
Excellent video, I can't imagine doing a tour sideshow. Demonstrating how you shot a man, in cold blood, in the back. Great history especially the gravesites. I don't believe Bob faired very well in life or death...But Jeese James continues to fascinate us to this day..
Kind of strange that they took a show on the road.
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Bob was a brave man. He killed a legend. Can you imagine being in a Mexican drug lord's palace, at the age of twenty, knowing you're going to kill this man who is the stuff of legend and myth, a man who had phenomenal luck? It'd be terrifying. Bob did it, then got stiffed out of the reward. He became a pariah and years later was a lawman in Alaska. He stood up to a racketeer called Soapy Smith ... Some time later one of Smith's minions blew his head off with a sawn off shotgun. Bob was much maligned by the media of his day. I don't think that he deserved that.
I know one way you can imagine it. Watch the movie “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.” Brad Pitt plays Jesse James. It’s a Interesting movie.
@@chiricahuaapache5132 I do.He was Jesse's guest.He killed him almost in front of his wife & young children & his mother,who were in the kitchen.In my opinion he & Pat Garrett both got what they deserved.And do u think Zee & the children deserved to suffer too?Fords action sent Zee into a depression which lasted the rest of her life.
Phenomenal video. One of the best and certainly most interesting channels on RUclips.
Thank you! Hopefully it’s making its way out to more people.
It never ceases to surprise that this was going on not that far back in history in relation to European history! Nice to see a Confederate flag by JJ's gravestone.
Right?! It breaks my heart as a man who loves history especially American history when they try and censor stuff I may not agree with it but I’ll be damned if people think they can just erase history. Like who knows what people will find offensive when we are 100 years gone especially now with this whole pronoun thing who knows if calling someone he/she will be bad just like calling black people the n word you never know it makes me scared and sad for history books especially with how fascinating history is.
@@dedo7326 Its horrible & not right to try & erase history!! History isnt really history when that is done! Everything is a lie! Same as getting rid of the rebel flag! That flag no more stands for bad than the rainbow belongs to homosexuals! 😡God made the rainbow as a promise to the world & you cant steal that!!! There is more good behind that confederate flag than bad. Lets focus on good things in this world! Finding good in each other too!
J.D, as always, outstanding episode and must point out that your choice and use of soundtrack music is always quite impactful....your episodes on the Hallowed Ground of my dear Gettysburg is so very much appreciated....blessings to you brother.....👍💥🇺🇸💥
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Devils Den:Is it Gettysburg that has those soldier boys seen marching along with their feet hidden in mist.Then one stumbles,& the whole thing begins again.Which sounds like a Stone Tape.So sad.
@@susanmccormick6022 hey Susan, not quite sure what exactly your referring to but it sounds like nothing I'm familiar with....sorry..
@@devilsden2283 It's just a legend I heard.May have been another battlefield.May they all RIP.
Huckle bearer. Nowadays called pall bearers. Handles on a coffin
were called “huckles”
People misunderstand huckle bearer with huckleberry in the movie where doc Holliday tells Ringo. “I’ll be your huckle bearer”.
Oh, for God's sake...
Loved the video, The Assassination of Jesse James by that coward Robert Ford is one of my all time favorite movies.
I loved watching this video JD. I'm a huge history nut. I love everything history from law enforcement history to military history and even automobile history. I would like to see a video of law enforcement history from the days of the old west legendary lawmen such as Wyatt Earp and and his brothers Virgil Earp and Morgan Earp and Fred White who was the first town marshal of Tombstone Arizona and then you have brothers Ed Masterson and Bat Masterson who were Deputy United States Marshals in Dodge City Kansas and Wichita Kansas and also Tombstone Arizona and Wyatt Earp was a Deputy United States Marshal in Deadwood South Dakota along with Bill Cody.
Being a time traveler I met Jesse he was a nice person once you got to know him we often had a drink together and swapped stories, happy days.