Outlaw Jesse James' Birthplace, Death House & Grave

I knew of Jesse James, but not that much. I wonder if many people don't know his name today, because of the passage of time, and the fact that Western - based TV shows and movies, aren't in vogue, much today.🤔 I found this all very interesting, including the background of his family, learning a little bit more about Frank James, and the family homes, the death, and all the things that occurred after Jesse's death. **Jeff, you definitely did thorough research. Thank you, so much. I agree. I'm surprised the house wasn't put on wheels. I guess Bob Ford learned the meaning of 'What goes around, comes around.' 👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you for telling us what happened to the children, the mom and dads and the siblings of Jesse.

Great episode! Love the tales of the old west. A favorite song about Frank and Jesse James is “A Train Robbery “ by Levon Helm. Worth a listen. Thanks again for all you do.

This is the first time I'd seen the James home since 1965, when my father took me there after finishing medical treatment in nearby Excelsior Springs, MO. I took pictures of the outside on the James home on three sides. Jesse was still buried in the corner of the yard, and I have a photo of the tombstone as well. The memories came flooding back to me as i watched your video. Thanks for posting this as I'm 71 now and not likely ever to see the James Farm again in this life.

Jeff,.. 40 minutes for a video?!…I loved it, Thank you… I do believe that you are the best teacher of history on youtube.

We learned so much in this episode. No one has ever done such thorough research on the James Brothers. Incredible, the stories and woven web of information and lore. Your sons are both very good sports and they're probably very proud of their Pop! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Jeff, another great episode in American History. You did a wonderful job as usual. I look forward each week seeing your videos. I always seem to pick up a tibit or two on your story telling adventures. It's amazing how much you can learn when you just sit and listen. Thanks again Jeff for a great History lesson. 🐴⚰️🪦

I'm glad you did this video. I've always been fascinated with Frank and Jesse. Great episode.

I think you've outdone yourself Jeff on this video! It was one of the longest ones that I've seen of yours and absolutely jam-packed with information and vintage photographs that just explained everything that you went over, thank you so much for your research and due diligence with the good guys and the bad guys.

Great stories almost long forgotten.

Hello Jeff. I grew up in Hughson and was about 4 yrs older. I love to see all the local stories. The Oakdale murder was tragic, I remember that as we were warned to be careful as High School students. Would love to see more on the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping and the Hughson kidnapping where the girl was left in Del Porto Canyon.

Hello from Brasil! I immediately clicked when the notification came. Another fabulous video. These are like mini documentaries. You have a gift of making those deceased alive again. Thank you.

I love this video. The life of James was an early thing that got me into history. I've visited a few sites of his in Missouri. As I've grown, I've often wondered about how much attention we've - as a society - given to a criminal and murderer.

Thank you for today's tour and walk-through. It is curious how people/we have this picture of who someone is. Yet, when we find out information about their daily lives we soften or change our stance.

I live in Dundas, MN which is right next to Northfield, MN. we just celebrated the Defeat of Jesse James days a couple weeks ago. They do reenactments of the raid. Great video and I learned something new! I did not know he carried a bullet from the Northfield raid his whole life! Looks like he lived in a very peaceful area! Most certainly believe his life took the course that it did because of other cruel people. Great video and keep up the great work!

I remember when they exhumed Jesse. Wasn’t much left of him. Stories passed down from my grandfather from my great grandfather that the James gang use to hide out on his farm when my great grandfather was a boy. I really love old west history. Lots of pieces of history in that museum! We can see what someone can become based on circumstances even a legacy. Things would have been a lot different if Jesse had turned the other cheek. I guess history goes much deeper and further back to the civil war, slavery and racism. So many lives destroyed and lost. I really enjoyed this episode Jeff!

Excellent work. I certainly agree with you about the damage to historical artifacts and land. But we live in a different world these days. Thanks for setting the record straight.

I loved this episode of History Hunters, learning more about the James Family. I agree with you, Jeff, it is sad these sites are not kept intact as they actually were. It seems to erase the history of what it really was like and is so disappointing that we can't experience that. As you also mentioned, many people are totally fascinated with these, and other, notorious outlaws and criminals, and I join the ranks as being one of them! Thank you, Jeff, for the time and effort you put into this great video!!

Thanks Jeff for showing us this most interesting piece of history though all the moving and re-moving of the historical places is hard to understand why?

Enjoyed the video… Thanks for sharing