| Frank James |
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| Frank James and Jesse James roamed the west during a time in history when guns were a means of protection. Frank carried two guns early in his years as a young man. Though many served as leaders in the war, it was Frank's distinctive nature that allowed him to organize and operate his outlaw band with such elusive traits as the outlaw James Gang rose to its popularity after the war. Entering the Civil War, his guerrilla activities carried him far from home, as men from all parts fought in the war. Many miles were put in the saddle by Frank as he rode near and far. His distance was great, as mile's seperated him from Missouri. His travel's took him to Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisana, Nebraska, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Virginia, Colorado, and many, many area's. The mystery of the Legendary James Gang is within the life of the Legendary Frank James. A life which had no bounds. The outlaws survived for 16 years as the legend continued to grow. Always a step ahead of his followers, escaping many entrapments that engulf the outlaws. The Younger brothers were taken captive after the Northfield Raid, as Frank and his brother Jesse eluded capture. Frank went on to elude his capture after his brother Jesse fell victim unto the entrapment by others when his life ended on April 3, 1882. Frank James first at the Liberty Bank in 1866 as the day light robbery occured, and continued to remain wanted after the Killing of his brother Jesse at St. Joseph, Missouri. Silence would engulf the Legendary Frank James, the Legendary James Gang and all knowledge, as Frank James remain wanted for 6 months after his brother Jesse was shot and killed. Silence engulf Cole Younger, before and after his capture, as Frank remain free and wanted. Cole Younger remain faithful unto Frank James, as he continued to fight for his freedom in the courts. Giving a brief insite late in life of who actually rode the Horse that became famous after the Northfield Minnesota robbery. Police Chief Henry Craig of Kansas City failed in any attempt to apprehend, track, capture, or trace the whereabouts of Frank James. As Frank James remain the most "Elusive Outlaw" of all time. |
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| Frank James 1843 to 1915, Robbed the Liberty Bank 1866 Jesse James 1847 to April 3, 1882, brother of Frank James. |
| The James-Younger Gang |
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