Alexander franklin james biography
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Alexander franklin james biography
Frank James
American outlaw, Confederate guerrilla, and train robber
For other people named Frank James, see Frank James (disambiguation).
For the Texas politician, see James Frank.
Frank James | |
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James in 1898 | |
| Born | Alexander Franklin James (1843-01-10)January 10, 1843 Kearney, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 1915(1915-02-18) (aged 72) Kearney, Missouri, U.S. |
| Spouse | Annie Ralston James |
| Children | 1 |
Alexander Franklin James (January 10, 1843[1] – February 18, 1915) was a Confederatesoldier and guerrilla; in the post-Civil War period, he was an outlaw.
The older brother of outlaw Jesse James, Frank was also part of the James–Younger Gang.[2]
Childhood
James was born in Kearney, Missouri, to Baptistminister Reverend Robert Sallee James and his wife Zerelda (Cole) James.
The couple came from Kentucky. He was of English, Welsh and Scottish descent. Frank was the oldest of three children. His father died in 1850 an