Queries about Frank and Jesse James
FRANK AND JESSE JAMES
FAMILY QUERIES and STORIES
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"Famous" James Family, post them here. Maybe someone shares the same family
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Sandra S. Corona
I'm seeking information about Susan James born June 26, 1856 in Lee County,
Virginia, daughter of Rev. William James (mother's name unknown). She married
John Elliott Conley (b. Jan. 1856, Johnson County, Ky) Jan. 11, 1877 in
Johnson County, Ky. Since she is said to have lived to be 102 years old,
someone must know something about this lady . . . her siblings, parents,
grandparents, etc. A second cousin to Jesse James, according to rumors,
she and John had nine children . . . one of whom (Everett b. Sept 1893)
was my grandfather. I have information concerning the Conley lineage; hopefully
someone can help me with the James' family. My snail mail is: Sandra Corona,
1908 W. Sandalwood Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83642 or e-mail me at: [email protected].
My grandmother had always said her family was related
to Jesse JAMES by marriage. Her mother Elizabeth SIMS (b 1848 IN; parents
unknown; d before 1900 possibly in Anderson, Madison, IN) could be related
to Zerelda COLE JAMES' 2nd husband Benjamin SIMMS or her father, Junius
C. SAMUELS (b 1826 Wilkes Cty NC; parents unknown; brother Andrew J. SAMUELS
who was living in Frankton, Madison, IN c 1870; d 1911 Indianapolis, Marion,
IN) could be related to Zerelda's 3rd husband Rueben SAMUELS. Unfortunately,
I have very little about my grandmother Clara's family so far. I read "Jesse
and Frank James: The Family History" by Phillip Steele but didn't find
any connection. I would appreciate any information on Benjamin SIMMS or
Rueben SAMUELS' families. Thanks.Mary
Jane Leenstra
HI, MY NAME IS KRISTEN
HARRIS, AND I AM ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE REASEARCHING JESSE
JAMES. I HAVE LOOKED EVERYWHERE AND COME UP WITH NOTHING ON HIS GENEAOLOGY.
MY GRANDFATHER TOLD ME THAT WE WERE RELATED TO JESSE AND OF COURSE I SEE
THE CONNECTION WITH MY GREAT GRANDFATHER BEING CALLED JESSE JAMES HARRIS.
I TRIED TO LOOK ON YOUR GENEAOLGY PAGE BUT COULD NOT PULL IT UP. ANOTHER
JAMES IN MY FAMILY IS LUCINDA JAMES WHO MARRIED JIM JONES. IF YOU HAVE
ANY INFO ON HIM OR ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HELP I WOULD APPRECIATE IT VERY
MUCH.
Hello: I became interested in the James family
line after my daughter had to put together a family tree for her BRIDGING
TO JUNIORS girl scout activity. My fathers name is Ray McKinney Fetters
Sr. His mother's name was Eliza Jane Kincaid (spelling). Eliza Janes mother
was a James (we believe a cousin to Frank and Jesse). The link as far as
I can determine is: A Dalton married a James , A James married a Kincaid
,A Kincaid married a Fetters. Since my father is dead I don't have any
way to track any of this information. It would be wonderful if you could
help. My daughters name is Crystal. Please help Crystal with her Bridging
to Juniors activity.Thank you for all your help
Janice (Fetters) Radcliff
Irene James - Married Otis Moore Father of Irene
was Alfonso James - Alias Frank or other possible close relationship to
Frank facts are a little fuzzy. This name change purportedly occurred after
Jesse was killed and after Frank supposedly was killed. Don't have a clue
if it is authentic or not more than likely "not" Doug
Fahle
Our family has been researching the James / Pound
family for 50 Years , most of it by my mothers cousin , Cleburn G. Pound.
Most of his information has been written and included in the Crawford County
Gegealogical Society, publications called Panning for Nuggets of Old. He
has a nice article on the James family, and letters verifying that the
Pound's were first cousins to Frank and Jesse. - i.e., "Our Grandfather,
Isaac S. Pound, a Primitive Baptist preacher and a blacksmith at Alma,
Crawford County Arkansas, was awakened one night at midnight by two men
who needed their horses shod. My Grandfather told them that he did not
usually sho horses at that time of night. They told him he would when they
told him who the were. They were Frank and Jesse James. He sod their horses....."
Nancy James is one of our links to your tree.[email protected]
I do a lot of family research, and a co-worker LaVerne
asked me to help her link her family to the famous James brothers. I haven't
been able to help much, but maybe you can. Her 3rd great-grandmother on
her mother's side is Celia Frances James, whose parents were from
TN. LaVerne thinks Celia was born in northern AL, where she married Charles
Williams. LaVerne herself is from Birmingham.Anyway, she was very excited
to hear that I found your gedcom file online, and she asked me to give
you her address and phone number. I know she would love to hear from you.
LaVerne Collier 5 Valley Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30243 770-822-0257 Take
care, Laurie Langhans [email protected]
My great Grandmother (or great great?) was Harriet
James. She was married in Scioto County of Ohio. I was always told
that she was a sister of Jesse's father but I don't know if this is true
or if there is another connection. Her side of our family is one we have
come to a dead end with. In your search have you run accross her. All I
know is what I said above and that she married a William H. Ray. The marriage
records are only entered in a ledger so I cannot find a place of birth
for her.I would appreciate it if you could respond by EMAIL Thank you for
your time Diana
I was searching for information for my family tree when
I came upon the Jesse James geneological document on AOL. I was
raised in a town of 300 people in southeastern South Dakota called Hudson.
The teacher who taught me German in High School in 1970's, Ita Loe, had
a story to tell about a sister of Jesse and Frank James who lived outside
of our town and was buried in our small town cemetery. My teacher was old
when I was in high school in the 70's and has just recently died. Her father
was one of the founding fathers of Hudson, and was also the owner of the
newspaper in the late 1800's. She said there were reports back then of
the James Bros. and their gang visiting their sister's home located along
the Big Sioux River. Supposedly their horses were spotted there on several
occasions. I remember someone saying they thought her last name was Black.
I have never taken the time through the years to look for her grave. Could
this be true or is it just a tall tale created in a small town in South
Dakota? Please email me back either way. I have often wondered if this
could be true. Theresa Pease
I found out a couple things yeserday that may be of interest
to you. There is a book in the Denver Library that is named Woodson.
In it is my family name, and it shows a direct connection with the Jesse
James family. His great grandmother was a Woodson. My greatgrandmother's
family originated in Kentucky. They were slave-owners. I believe the last
name was Thomas. Her name was Ellen Thomas. She went to Marshall, Missouri
to give birth to my grandmother, Ione Gore in 1906. She had married a Mr.
Cooper, a dentist at that time. She stayed with a great-aunt. I have a
suspicion that this great-aunt had something to do with the Jesse James
family. At any rate, I am trying to find out the direct connection with
the James family and my family's involvement. If you have any information
about this, EMail me at SKing 02
@aol.com
Hi there, I am also doing some research to see if my family
line connects with Jesse James as this has been a long standing family
rumor. The only possible connect is the marriage of Ezekial Mullins to
Rebecca James. Rebecca James was born circa 1793 in North Carolina
and Died in Robertson County Texas in 1869. If you have any information
about Rebecca James and can help I would certainly be greatful. I have
everything after these two people but I just can not get beyond them. It
is my undestanding that Rebecca may have been a cousin to Jesse. You can
write me, Steve Foreman
Would like to know if you have any information on
any Busby's/Buzbee's, riding with Jesse James? I was told that there
was a Busby that rode with them, but haven't found anything yet. This is
a family line that I am researching. Would like to hear if you have anything
on this... Thank you........Ida Reno
Hi. My name is Glenna Milligan. I was browsing and saw
your file on the Internet about the James boys. My mother was a James.
My grandfather was directly related to the James' but we're not sure where
or who. He can remember the James boys coming to their house in the middle
of the night and my gt grandmother cooking chicken for them. He said by
day break they would have eaten and would be gone.I wondered if you are
related or just doing their lineage? Would there be anyway I could get
their lineage? I don't understand the GEDCOM files nor how to read them.
Glenna Milligan
My wife and her family claim to be related to the
James family. They say it comes through the Lee's. Her grandmother
was a Lee. My wife had an uncle named Jesse Franklin Lee. b. 5/24/1918
d. 1994 He told me several times that he was named after Jesse James. His
father was named Jesse Frank Lee. b. 12/4/1981 d. ? Jesse Franks father
was named Jesse David Lee and his aunt was suppose to be Jesse and Franks
mother. He was born in Mo. Thats about all I have.Thanks for your time.Garland
Thomas Hunt
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