Providence Baptist Church, Clay Co MO. They dont get their hands dirty in the field as an archaeologist or even treasure people, he says. Younger, born on Dec. 8, 1904. He was joined by Brad Richards, a retired high school history teacher from Michigan who had appeared in two seasons of the History channel series The Curse of Civil War Gold, and Warren Getler, a former journalist and longtime investigator of Confederate treasure claims who had been a consultant on Disneys 2007 treasure-hunting blockbuster National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Somers had invited Getler for his prominence in the field; Getler brought in Richards, a friend from previous historical treasure investigations. Leave a message for others who see this profile. Citing Getlers KGC research, an FBI agent filed an affidavit seeking permission to dig up and seize the gold as stolen federal property. Didn't have permission. The trees told an epic story, according to the treasure hunters I was with. Finally, we recommend that you turn to the Younger DNA Project, which began in December 2007. It would add a missing chapter to American history and would raise the question of what became of the secret network. They worked on the road all day, filling the forest with the grinding sound of human intervention. From the bottom of my heart, I cant wish him more luck and every good tiding, he says. Years ago, when I first discovered Getler and Brewers book on cracking the KGC code, I read portions of it aloud to my eldest daughter, then age 10. All right, now the adventure begins, Getler said on the first day of the hunt as we trudged a muddy half-mile across a field and through the woods to the site of the suspected treasure trove. We also found Paul and Fannie Younger living in Benton, Yazoo County, Miss., when the 1920 U.S. Federal Census was enumerated. And I say that to him all the time.. Getler led me down to look at the carvings on the beech trees. Somers saw the treasure hunt in the largest possible terms. You, however, are looking into the possibility of another black connection: That at least one of the Younger brothers has African-American descendantsyou among them. People need heroes, says James, 79, whos writing a five-volume history of the James family, and whose research shows hes a distant cousin of Jesse James. Jesse James: The Confederate Avenger Who Became An American Folk Hero. Without the Finley & Jesse Fry connection you have no basis for either of these well documented accounts. Have you taken a DNA test? Two of the outlaws took up sentry positions outside while the rest of the robbers went in to crack the safe. Any help you could give me would be appreciated. James family history is first recorded in 1187 in Gloucestershire, with a man named Walter James. I was pulling for Somers, Getler and Richards to be right about all this, despite what the historians said. Research genealogy for Jesse James Greene of Hancock, Tennessee, USA, as well as other members of the Greene family, on Ancestry. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to . Somebody is going to study, if they havent already, [the connection] between this kind of conspiracy theory approach to history in recent decades and peoples willingness to believe that the election was stolen, for example this belief in the sensational and conspiracies and hidden hands., Getler says he admires the work of Stiles and Keehn but thinks historians search for truth doesnt cover all the ground. Ordanined a Minister in 1839. Im not sitting here saying to people, Believe, believe, believe. It takes my own skepticism to be overcome to start feeling good about the overall picture, he says. She then married Dr. Reuben Samuels in 1855. The Richardses had confirmed two fat targets near Somerss site, and a ground-penetrating radar survey later indicated other possible targets nearby. Biography. Jesse Woodson James (1847-1882) 2nd Generation 2. Research genealogy for Jesse James Prater of Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA, as well as other members of the Prater family, on Ancestry. To learn more about what he was looking for, he ordered Getler and Brewers book, and it became his bible. Jesse Woodson James was born in Missouri on September 5, 1847. In the same year that the raid took place on the James farm, Frank James joined up with a guerilla organization that rode into Lawrence, Kansas, and slaughtered around 200 civilians. He came to be seen as a noble Robin Hood who was so slick he may have faked his own death. Jesse James went on a killing spree after the attack on his house. Now, in Ohio, as a journalist rather than as a dad, I was forced to confront whether the power of this story lay in its truth or its creativity and I knew my job was to be on the lookout for signs the magic was an illusion. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . contient des milliers de photos et GeneaStars. The troops hoisted him by the neck with a noose tossed over a branch until he passed out, and also allegedly tied up the 16-year-old Jesse James and gave him a lashing despite the fact that he hadnt been involved in any of the raids up to that point. Lavina Nethers, 85, lives a short drive from the dig site. It was a Wednesday in mid-March, the fourth day of the expedition. And Confederate gold did go missing. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each . He told me that, indeed, beech trees can grow to be hundreds of years old. . The data will show what the data will show, Richards said as his son walked grids on the hill. Getler, 61, a former reporter with the International Herald Tribune, the Wall Street Journal and other publications, was a senior writer for Discovery Communications in the late 1990s when he started researching the history. The old beech trees were especially haunting: Their smooth bark was elaborately carved with rabbits, human faces, hearts, letters, a boat and what looked like crude blueprints. An illustration by Donald Jay, dated 1882, depicting a train robbery by Jesse James and his gang. Ill see you tomorrow. He came back the next morning and had the money for her foreclosure. Today, the place where outlaw Jesse James died is marked by a stone plinth while the house itself has been moved to St. Josephs and painstakingly preserved for thousands of visitors a year. Jesse Woodson James - born Sept. 5, 1847 - died April 3, 1882 Susan L. James - born Nov. 25, 1849. Its members included the famous Old West outlaw Jesse James and his brother, Frank; Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger (born in Jackson County, Mo., on Jan. 15, 1844; died March 12, 1916; married to. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. But any gold they dug up would be a token of something more personally priceless. My disbelief was suspended as shakily as my body on the hillside. After the malicious wounding of a woman and the death of a boy, the Pinkertons withdrew, having been utterly defeated by the James brothers. When he recovered, outlaw Jesse James took part in a jailbreak that freed several members of his guerilla gang under leader Archie Clement. However, one way some arborists estimate a beech trees age is to divide a trees circumference in inches by 3.14 (or pi) and multiply by six. But who was the thief? Sleek spring sweatersThese dupes are the price of the iconic sweater, but still as sleek as a slicked-back bun and hoops. I hadnt found what I was looking for, either something solid to hold on to in this swirl of legend, fact and fantasy; a final verdict. When I saw his name on the tree, I trembled and tears came out of my eyes, he recalled. Research genealogy for Jesse James Watlington of North Carolina, as well as other members of the Watlington family, on Ancestry. But the hunters grew suspicious when the agents wouldnt let them watch the excavation, and after residents later told reporters they had heard digging at night and seen convoys of FBI vehicles leaving the site. After that, Im one step closer to believing its here, and if its not, Ill eat my words.. The Kansas Heritage Group also lists all 14 children of Henry Washington Younger and Bersheba Leighton Fristoe (access those names here.). It was time to call in a track hoe and start major digging. Rescued in the Internet archive. His father, Robert S. James, of Welsh ancestry, was a commercial hemp farmer and Baptist minister in Kentucky, who migrated to Missouri after marriage and View Site Frank James - geni family tree The Kentucky Younger group (previously thought descended from the Younger gang group, but the DNA does not match); 3. The family allowed the hunt for Jesse Jamess gold to continue, on the condition that it be conducted less invasively. The James-Younger gang became more selective about their targets, favoring banks and other properties owned by Republicans. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. The Mimms, Woodson, James, Poore families all began in Virginia, moved to Logan County, Kentucky and then the James family moved west to Missouri, where Jesse was raised. Portrait of Frank James, Jesse James older brother. Robert is 17 degrees from Jennifer Aniston, 18 degrees from Drew Barrymore, 18 degrees from Candice Bergen, 23 degrees from Alexandre Dumas, 16 degrees from Carrie Fisher, 29 degrees from Whitney Houston, 16 degrees from Hayley Mills, 17 degrees from Liza Minnelli, 14 degrees from Lisa Presley, 18 degrees from Kiefer Sutherland, 15 degrees from Bill Veeck and 23 degrees from Brian Nash on our single family tree. Jesse had 15 siblings: Mattie Love Medford (born James), Joel Brackenridge "Brack" James and 13 other siblings. That morning, the James-Younger Gang rode into town and converged on the bank. But the map was labeled Getler and Somers would say intentionally mislabeled as describing a treasure site somewhere in Tennessee. Both of Burrell Youngers parents were born in Kentucky, while Charlottes father was born in Missouri and her mother in Kentucky. One day I suddenly saw a long boat carved across the trunk of the signature tree. After his death she married a third time to Dr. Reuben Samuel in 1855 when Frank was 13 years old. But I also found that I was invested, too. The last portrait taken of outlaw Jesse James while he was alive, certified by his wife. His father, Robert S. James, of Welsh ancestry, was a commercial hemp farmer and Baptist minister in Kentucky, who migrated to Bradford, Missouri after marriage and helped found William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. In the 1950s, a man dug for gold there for years. Brewer and he located other markings that old stories tied to the KGC on suspected treasure trails in several states. All of the elders in my family are now deceased so there is no one left to answer questions I may have. Jesse James Prater passed away on 3 January 2014 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA. In the end, all they dug up was an empty metal box, but they told the local papers they also found carvings on trees that they interpreted as clues. Thats what started this whole thing., Bowser and one of her brothers co-owned about two dozen acres that included the forest on the steep hill overlooking the creek the same creek Somers had visited as a boy of about 10. Although we were unable to find a connection between your Mississippi-area Youngers and the Jackson County, Mo., Youngers, it is still possible that a connection can be made. Id like to know if I am related to the Younger brothers who ran with Old West outlaw Jesse James and his brothers in the James-Younger gang. #1. This was just when Jesse James was making his own transition from wartime Confederate guerrilla to postwar, politically inspired, anti-Union bandit and killer. Whether we found gold or not, we were plunging deep into American mythologies of one sort or another: outlaw legends, fables of rebellion, beguiling notions of hidden historical hands operating behind the scenes. Similarly, when searching for land deed records or probate records, members of the Younger family may not have wanted official government recognition involved with their transactions, thus negating any record that those Younger family members may have left behind. You can chuckle at it. Somers commenced digging. Within several days, after Getler, the Richardses and I had left Ohio, members of Bowsers family relented. Connie was born on June 6 1904, in Crabtree, Haywood, North Carolina, United States. Several local collaborators suspected of having worked with the Pinkertons turned up dead in their homes. On April 3, 1882, the morning of a planned robbery, Jesse James got up and ate breakfast. [15] L'arbre Jesse James natural father, Robert, was a slave-owning Baptist preacher from Kentucky who was always looking for the next big score that would make him rich. This is no longer a treasure hunt. During the war, they filled the ranks of Confederate forces. Sarah Lindsay (1803-1851) 4th Generation 8. Public DomainThe last portrait taken of outlaw Jesse James while he was alive, certified by his wife. Mary Susan James Married 6 March 1901 to Henry Lafayette Barr. 3. Here's Jesse James family tree Descendants of William James of England 1 William James 1754 - 1805 +Mary Hines 2 Mary James +Edward Lee 28 Nov 1755 Prince George Co, VA d. Abt 1845 Pea Ridge, Shelby, KY: Robison and Blythe Genealogy A colorized portrait of a young Jesse James. The Missouri group (previously thought descended from the Halifax group, but the DNA does not match); 5. By days end, the track hoe finally reached the site. Major children and living persons must directly contact the. The scientists were able to confirm that the body in the Mount Olivet Cemetery was maternally related to the known descendants of Jesse James' mother. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. The Northfield Bank robbery went down on September 7, 1876. Im the last person to say this is all neatly integrated, seamless. The papers editor sensed an opportunity in Jesse James. Masters degree in 1847. Jesse and Frank James rode down the fleeing survivors and shot every man who tried to surrender including the Army major in command. If you are, in fact, related to the infamous Youngers, then you have a fascinating family history, indeed! James was a noted revivalist. Somers began excavating by hand, crawling into tunnels and voids. [13] [14] [13] Jesse's surviving children with Zerelda were Jesse Edward James and Mary Susan James. Lawrence Henry Barr & Thelma Duncan 4. James Cole (1804-1827) 7. The sun was about to set, so Getler postponed digging until morning. Its website,AmericanAncestors.org, contains more than 300 million searchable records for research in New England, New York and beyond. One of these, the Northfield Bank in Minnesota, would mark the turning point in the fortunes of Frank and Jesse James. One day he announced to Bowser, Im going to dig Jesse Jamess gold bars out of the side of your hill.. After Belle died, her daughter Flossy moved to Wichita and opened the finest brothel in town. James, of Welsh ancestry, was a commercial hemp farmer and Baptist minister in Kentucky, who migrated to Missouri after marriage and helped found William. I was troubled that the symbology seemed so malleable, open to the creation of more than one story. Starts with Abraham and lists his descendants all the way down to Jesus. Periodically in his spare time, he returns to KGC treasure investigations. Jesse james family tree descendants. Sarilda James. The sentries shot into the air to clear the street, which soon turned into a gunfight. Death xxxx Record information. One day about four years ago, they found an old portrait at a yard sale that reminded them of Jesse and Frank James. contient des milliers de photos et GeneaStars. Genealogy of Jesus Jesus' genealogy can be found at two places in the Bible: Matthew's gospel ( Mat 1:2-16). Robert James married Zerilda E Cole on 28 Dec 1841 in Scott, Kentucky, United States [1] Sometime after their marriage, the marriage record was amended with the words "father and mother of Jesse James and Frank James". Bersheba Leighton Fristoes parents were Richard Marshall Fristoe and Mary Polly L. Sullivan. You can search individual genealogies from the Advanced Search page by choosing a particular tree from the Trees pop up menu. With that, much of the wealth in the James family vanished and the boys turned to crime. The prophet Samuel invites Jesse and his family to a sacrificial feast, but Jesse only brings his seven oldest sons, including Eliab, Abinadab, and Shammah; all seven were rejected by God as king ( 1 Samuel 16:6-10 ). Connect with Other Family Members Hello Megan, my grandfather Bill Mimms, s/o Gideon Mason Mimms, s/o Drury Shadrach Woodson Mimms, s/o Robert Mimms. He savored my addition to the story. Almost every week he gets a letter or email from people with old family stories about James. When they got the commission to capture Jesse James, the Pinkertons moved a little too fast and got caught in an ambush, where a deputy sheriff and several of the agencys men were shot. Public DomainA portrait of a young Jesse James. Follow him onTwitterandFacebook. A portrait of a young Jesse James. The fighting between pro and anti-slavery forces lasted 12 years in a period known as Bleeding Kansas, until the end of the war. But the tree where Getler saw the signature would be only about 110 years old. This is all great information you can use to try to connect your Younger family to the infamous Younger outlaw family. We are not thieves, Jesse James reportedly wrote, we are bold robbers. Robert James married Zerilda E Cole on 28 Dec 1841 in Scott, Kentucky, United States [1] Sometime after their marriage, the marriage record was amended with the words father and mother of Jesse James and Frank James. The 1850 census shows the family. Had 6 slaves: Charlotte born in 1830 in Kentucky, and her 4 kids, and Ambrose. But Ohio is one of the last places I would have chosen to dig for treasure buried by Jesse James. Belle Starr - Jesse James Photo Album Belle Starr Queen of the Wild West Myra Belle Shirley, better know as Belle Starr earned her title as Queen of the Wild West. It would be a more interesting world if they were, and it would give others the courage to challenge conventional wisdom. In 1998, an international team began tracing and reviewing more than 450 global branches. They also found symbols similar to those cited by Howk as having been left by James. Founded 2 churches: Ordanined a Minister in 1839. Hickman wrote History of Jackson County, Missouriin 1920. Id come to see treasure hunting and amateur code breaking as metaphors for our age, when the traditional arbiters of truth the media, government officials, political parties, religious institutions have lost some, or all, of their authority. The Descendants of the Presidents of the United States, by Walter Lewis Zorn. But treasure narratives have infinite powers of regeneration. Kinship of Jesse James Jesse James Outline Family Tree Samuel Outline Family Tree Woodson-Poor-Mimms Outline Family Tree John Cole Family Tree Back to Main Page T.J. Stiles, author of the groundbreaking biography Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War, told me that the treasure hunters get at least one important thing right about the outlaw: He was a much more significant political figure than standard accounts portray.
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