Son of Alexander Franklin James and Ann (Ralston) James. A system error has occurred. The engineer was killed when the train was derailed. This time the prosecution lead attorney was William H. Smith, US Attorney and former reconstruction governor of Alabama. Yet Frank was the man who brought Jesse to the dance, so to speak. The closest historians get to books about Frank is the 1898 tome focused on Franks murder trial, followed up by Gerard S. Petrones 1998 Judgment at Gallatin, and books focused on the two brothers, starting with the 1987 family history about Frank and Jesse written by Phillip Steele and leading up to Ted P. Yeatmans Frank and Jesse James in 2003. James died of cholera while residing in California during the Gold Rush days in 1850. Shelby may have been a mixed blessing as the general was intoxicated and belligerent towards the prosecution team. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Ohio, Franklin County, YANTIS, JAMES ROBERT - 2023-02-27 mugshot, arrest, booking report There was a problem getting your location. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [1]. Wife: Mae A. James 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. Born in Anderson, Kentucky, USA on 13 Jan 1921 to Will James and Nora Mitchell. After escaping from Minnesota, in 1877, he began living with wife Annie on rented accommodation near Nashville, Tennessee, under assumed names. Robert was born in 1877 and died in 1959. Drag images here or select from your computer for Pvt Robert Franklin Bob James memorial. His father died in 1851 and his mother . Lets find out. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Robert Sallee James 1818-1850. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Frank James summary: Frank James was the brother to Jesse James and served in the Civil War for the Confederate side. (502) 584-3377. If Frank and Jesse had been home and killed in that attack, the Pinkertons probably would have been heralded for ridding America of these criminal robbers. 17-feb-2018 - LtoR Robert Franklin James, only child Of Annie and Frank James. TILGHMAN Robert Franklin James Jr., "Frank," died on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Genesis, The Pines in Easton. In 1866, along with Cole Younger, John Jarrette, George and Oliver Sheppard, and Little Arch Clements, he robbed a bank at Liberty, Missouri, of Yankee money which resulted in the killing of a citizen. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Desert Rose Heather Cremation & Burial. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He was wise enough to never return to Minnesota. Missouri Certificate of Death No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Eloped with Frank June 1874. Related To John Franklin, Cynthia Franklin, Virginia Franklin. He was a Confederate soldier, while still in his teens, who rode with one of the most infamous guerilla fighters of all time, William Clarke Quantrill. 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. Let the men take no risk, burn the house down.. Please reset your password. Many of the charges were dropped for lack of evidence. Just a little over three hours after final arguments, jury foreman, William Richardson, returned with their verdict, not guilty., Franks next trial was even more flamboyant. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The Assassination of James Garfield Age 3. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. And it says they had a son, Robert Franklin James. Original sixth plate tintype from the collection of P.W. Members included Michael Collins, former chief of staff for Representative Lewis and distinguished faculty from across Emory: Carol Anderson, Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies, Chair of African American Studies; Robert Franklin, James T. and Berta R. Laney Professor of Moral Leadership, senior advisor to the Emory . He also turned the family farm into a museum and charged visitors 30 cents to see his brothers grave. Annie was the daughter of a well-to-do family in Independence, Missouri, and was unusually well-educated for her time, holding a college degree in both science and literature. Frank appeared to be satisfied with the straight life but Jesse was not. Top 3 Results for Robert Franklin James. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Has anyone got one? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He passed away on 11 June 2014. Father of Jesse [12] James and Theador Jensen 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). based on information from your browser. Related to: Donna Scott Washburn, Brian Ashley Jones, Robyn Suzanne Washburn. Make sure that the file is a photo. Hospital. he was the older brother of outlaw Jesse James and was also part of the James-Younger Gang. Even so, people flocked to Jesse, which was obvious even during his lifetime. Try again later. She added, Edwards used every personal political connection, favor, and influence at his disposal to see that Frank James went free. Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. Frank and Jesse headed west into Dakota Territory, and the Youngers and Charlie Pitts took a different trail. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Price, as commander of the Missouri State Guard, and aided by Confederate General Benjamin McCulloch, was attempting to uphold Missouris right to remain neutral. Work: robert jones pianos & organs, inc. - owner/ceo. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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, Frank lived in Nashville, Tennessee, in various places in Missouri (including St. Louis during the 1890s) and in Oklahoma from 1907 to 1912, says Roy B. Franks earliest robbery was successfully pulled off without Jesse. Frank had been born in 1843 in Missouri to Rev. A man perpetually outshone by his younger brother in the annals of history, Frank left behind his wife, Annie, and their son, Robert, dying from a stroke, at the age of 72, on February 18, 1915. ******************************, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Hollywood did release The Return of Frank James, with Henry Fonda back in his role of Frank for the 1940 sequel to the Jesse James film that hit movie theaters the year before. A Confederate veteran, Edwards became a, September 27, 1864. All Formats Kindle Edition Paperback Sort by: Popularity. Failed to remove flower. Born 6 Feb 1877 in Nashville, Davidson County, tennessee, USA. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52854444/robert-franklin-james. They eventually cracked the safe only to discover it held $28, and when they ran from the bank, it must have looked like the entire town stood against them. Husband of Living Unknown; Mary James and May A. James The Chicago-based Pinkerton Detective Agency, hired by railroad companies, had been pursuing Frank and Jesses gang since 1874. There, according to Mark Williamson, a volunteer at Devils Gulch, Jesse made his famed 20 foot jump across the gorge and galloped to safety. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. From 10/02 to 1/04 he paid 200 a month. The Younger brothersCole, Bob and Jimwere caught and sent to prison. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. After his death she married a third time to Dr. Reuben Samuel in 1855 when Frank was 13 years old. In 1721 the latter founded the New England Courant, the fourth newspaper in the colonies. Dr. Robert Franklin James has 8 locations. Frank and Annie were living on Josiah Waltons farm near Nashville, Tennessee. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. When he reached 13 . Robert was born in 1877. Born October 17, 1939 to Robert Smith James and Anna Murphy James in Marion, Kentucky. His father died in 1851 and his mother remarried Benjamin Simms in 1852. Jesse James had lived through shootouts and two gun . Family members linked to this person will appear here. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 8, 10 March 1784 - 28 March 1786, ed. http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1959/1959_00039386 Failed to delete memorial. Two doctors try to help the babies as best they can, but both babies die within a few days of their birth. These conditions are genetic and are experienced by others among the James family. Died on 26 jan 2003. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Everybody knows Frank James as a heartless outlaw wreaking havoc with little brother Jesse. Also known as Rob M Franklin, Franklin Robert. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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". I have been in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states we learned to hate because they gave birth to the federal troops we hated so well, and their people have treated me like a man, Frank told the war-scarred veterans. Frank James married Annie Ralston and their only child Robert Franklin James was born in 1878 in Nashville. ROW TWO: The eyes of Frank James. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In six weeks time I was able to be about but was a prisoner and could not leave the court house. 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. Descendants of William James of England. Dr. Robert Franklin James IV, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Greenville, North Carolina. When Robert Franklin James was born on 12 December 1943, in Deluce, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States, his father, Roy Melvin James, was 27 and his mother, Helen Louise Hargrove, was 25. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He, his. Thus began four years of legal wrangling over the outlaws fate. I have in my possession a letter written by her, and the envelope with its 2 cent stamp, that she wrote in 1915, about a month after Frank's funeral, in which she lamented, "Best Wishes from a lonely old woman whoes (sic) life work is ended." His father was living there as Benjamin Woodson, while his uncle Jesse posed as Thomas Howard.Married twice, but had no childrenafter the 1944 death of his mother Annie, he oversaw operation of the "James Farm" in Liberty MO, until his death there in 1959. Sensitive to light, Jesse was known to blink his eyes often. http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1959/1959_00039386 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52854444. Frank was born on the family farm near Kearney, Missouri on January 10, 1843. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Pvt Robert Franklin Bob James I found on Findagrave.com. Have you taken a DNA test? Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July . That first daylight bank robbery in post-Civil War America would fuel robbery after robbery for the James brothers until one disastrous raid, on September 7, 1876, in Northfield, Minnesota. 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. On January 26, 1875, a gang of Pinkerton men surrounded the James family farm and threw flaming pots inside the house, to flush out the brothers, mistakenly believing them to be home. James was born on September 5, 1847 and his brother Alexander Franklin "Frank" James was born January 10, 1843. Being the wife in pioneer times and outlaw times of the old west deserves some recognition I think. ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. The turbulent times interfered with his choice of a career and sent him hurtling down a different path. However, he did travel extensively, taking a number of jobs, everything from a shoe salesman to a race starter. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Members of the town opened fire wounding Frank who escaped and went into hiding. Finally! AKA: . The ill-fated robbery of the First National Bank of Northfield, Minnesota on Sept. 7, 1876, may have been the start of that. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Learn more about merges. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. That momentous meeting in 1866, though, is where Cole and Frank first hatched the plot to rob a bank, in the name of the Confederate cause, Croy reported, writing, The idea was breathtaking. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The Life Summary of Robert Franklin. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52854444. Missouri, to Baptist minister Reverend Robert Sallee James and his wife Zerelda James, who had moved from Kentucky. Now in his second term at Emory, Franklin is a former Presidential Distinguished Professor of . James was a noted revivalist. One son, Robert Franklin James born February 6, 1878. Add to your scrapbook. The weakest link in the case was the prosecutions lead witness, Dick Liddle, a former gang member and convicted horse thief. Another site, a duplicate one for Frank James shows that her name was Anna Ralston James (but her tombstone says Ann). But Frank was taken alive. Later that year, on October 4, 1882, he surrendered to Missouri Gov. 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. Social Security #: none Meanwhile, Minnesota tried to extradite Frank for the Northfield robbery, but Missouri leveled several more charges to hold him. On Feb 13, 1866, Frank, Cole Younger and approximately a dozen other men, most veterans of Quantrills raiders, robbed the bank at Liberty, Missouriof money belonging to the government. In 1873, they robbed their first train, the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad at Adair, Iowa, hoping to get the $75,000 dollars in gold but the money was not on the train. Drag images here or select from your computer for Ann Ralston James memorial. Zerelda remarried twice, first to Benjamin Simms in 1852 and then to Dr. Reuben Samuel in 1855. A $10,000 reward for the James boys was posted and rumor was it meant Dead or Alive. Further, most of the old gang who had been with them since the war days had been killed or were in prison. He lied through his teeth that he would not take up arms against the Union, then returned home and joined William Clarke Quantrills guerrillas. You can always change this later in your Account settings. based on information from your browser. Please reset your password. There father died while the boys were young . This was a robbery that Frank, Cole Younger and other gang members had argued against as being too risky. Born Alexander Franklin James on January 10, 1843 at Kearney, Missouri, to Baptist minister Reverend Robert Sallee James and his wife, Frank James was the oldest of three siblings including Jesse Woodson James and Susan Lavenia James. I took sick with pneumonia while in this city and was placed in that old court house. It appeared in the Springfield (Missouri) Republican, September 27, 1898. Once in a while, they will say "his wife", but some don't even mention he was married. James. I know this because his son is a relative of my family. I stayed with him [article illegible] I consider Quantrill the greatest guerrilla leader. Robert Franklin James. 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. Robert Sallee James was born in Logan County, Kentucky. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1973 Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1973 Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Year should not be greater than current year. Login to find your connection. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Would Jesse have done the same, if Frank had been killed all those years ago, instead of him? Why would Frank take such a risk to turn himself in to face his outstanding warrants in Missouri and Alabama? Annie gave birth to their only child, a son, Robert Franklin James, on February 6, 1878. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. He was no longer the young man from 17 to 21, willing to do desperate work or to lead a forlorn hope, one of those boys who will go anywhere in the world you will lead them, as he told the St. Louis Republic on August 5, 1900. 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. Try again later. What Christians have searched for since the Reformationthe early church premillennial view of prophecy. 0 cemeteries found in Kearney, Clay County, Missouri, USA. Alexander Franklin James (January 10, 1843 - February 18, . Other members of the gang included younger brother Jessie James, Cole Younger and James Younger. Jesse joined Bloody Bill Andersons nexus of Quantrill men around 1863 or 1864. Frank surrendered his gun to Chittenden. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Frank surrendered July 26, 1865 at Samuels Depot in Nelson County Kentucky. He voiced his concern: The dad-binged play glorifies these outlaws and makes heroes of them. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The daughter of wealthy Independence, Missouri businessman Samuel Ralston, she was working as a school teacher when she met and married Frank James, brother of Jesse James. Edwards was prescient about Jesse, who met his untimely death when one of his own gang members, Robert Ford, turned on him, shooting the 34 year old in the back of his head, while he cleaned the dust off a picture hanging on his living room wall. (404) 727-0643. elaine.justice@emory.edu. 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. After Jesse recovered from a severe chest wound he got while fighting in 1865, Jesse and Frank moved back to their Missouri farm. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. He visited Frank at the farm where he was living and enticed him back into the outlaw life again. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I found that very sad. Select this result to view Robert Franklin James's phone number, address . F. Hospital Death Place: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri Death Cause: cardiovascular collapse Age 82, Retired Farmer Father: Frank James Mother: Ann Ralston Feb. 1878 (exact date unknown)---Zee gives birth to twin boys, but they are both born weak and/or sickley. 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. I just think she deserves a name, a spot, a recognition that she hasn't gotten thus far. . Frank James died a devout Christian and respected citizen on Feb 18, 1915. He attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. Their criminal trail spread from Mississippi to Minnesota. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. After things cooled down, Frank James came home and told Jesse about it. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Born in Nashville TN under the alias Robert Woodson. American Folk Figure. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He picked up a couple of lung shots April 23, 1865, when he was coming into the Burns schoolhouse to surrender.. Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. James and Zerelda had been the parents of Frank, Jesse, Susan Lavenia (who resided in Archer and Wichita counties in Texas . He served as betting commissioner for Samuel Hildreth, owner of the largest racing stable at the New Orleans Fairgrounds in 1902. Oops, something didn't work. In his position as the inaugural James T. and Berta R. Laney Chair in Moral Leadership at Candler, The Rev. Carr, stated that the governor can take no action upon your bare suggestion, yet desires to see you in person, and hear you freely, as to your proposals etc.. Frank was represented by eight of the most prestigious lawyers of the time. 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 . The following morning, Frank along with another Ranger, Donnie Pence, returned to the farm to see if Quantrill, who had been left at the farm after giving his word not to escape, wanted to make a run for it. Crittendens response on June 2, 1882, by way of his secretary F.C. Frank had a profound love of Shakespeare and carried copies of the bards plays in his saddlebags while being pursued by Union soldiers and later law officers. GREAT NEWS! Learn more about managing a memorial . Jesse was only three when his father died while on a trip to gold fields in California. Missouri Governor Crittenden immediately pardoned them. Birth Date: 2/06/1877 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). He graduated from TULANE UNIV SCH OF MED in 2001. I might be interesting to find out what happened to Robert Franklin James and to Jesse James Jr. Oh, and I can't quite read the birth year on the tombstone with her famous husband Frank James; so I'm not sure if it is 1853 or 1854. After Alexander Franklin James was born on January 10, 1843, he and his parents moved into a three-room cabin by a creek in Clay County, which would be the James family home for the rest of their lives. discoveries. In January 2014, he became director of the religion program at . All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. His mothers death brought Frank back to the James family farm in Kearney, where his story had begun all those years ago. The first charges, the murder of Pinkerton agent Joseph Whicher and robbery of the Independence bank in 1867, are dropped due to lack of evidence. To use this feature, use a newer browser. There was an error deleting this problem. Step-son of a doctor turned farmer (Reuben Samuel). Over the next few years the brothers took part in twelve bank robberies, seven train robberies, four stage-coach robberies and various other criminal acts which resulted in at least eleven citizens getting killed. Death Date: 11/18/1959 in I.O.O. Kirkland atuou como Advogado Assistente dos Estados Unidos em Washington, . Birth 22 May 1915 - Courtland, Spotsylvania, Virginia,USA. I recall reading one time that she left the world's shortest elopement note to her parents when she ran off with Frank. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This account has been disabled. In 1876, the gang attempted to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota, and killed the cashier. Alexander was born on January 10 1844, in Kearney, Clay County, MO, USA. 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.. He was the oldest of three children. This is a carousel with slides. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Young, the first vice president of the Wild West History Association. Robert Franklin. Towards the end of his life, he gave tours of the Old James-Samuels Homestead for fifty cents. Six months later, Frank was captured. I might be interesting to find out what happened to Robert Franklin James and to Jesse James Jr. Oh, and I can't quite read the birth year on the tombstone with her famous husband Frank James; so I'm not sure if it is 1853 or 1854. They established a gang that included Bob Younger, Cole Younger, James Younger, Bill Chadwell, Clell Miller and Charlie Pitts. . or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I find it sad that so much mention is made of her husband and her brother-in-law, but most accounts don't even say her name. Brother of Emma James and ELVIRA MAY WILLIS After the wars end, Frank joined his brother, Jesse, the Younger brothers, and some others and began a lucrative career of robbing banks and trains. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Frank was the oldest of three children. The outlaw brothers stole gold what is equivalent to 1 billion dollars today, gave some in charity while the rest of that loot is buried all over Missouri, never recovered by the federal authorities.
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