Full Name: Alexander Franklin James
Profession: Outlaw
Biography: Frank James was an American outlaw and older brother to the infamous Jesse James. The two were prominent figures in the James-Younger Gang, a notorious group of 19th-century outlaws involved in numerous robberies, heists, and violent incidents during the post-Civil War era.
Interestingly, Frank James distinguished himself by living to old age, a rarity among outlaws of the time. After his younger brother Jesse was killed, Frank surrendered to authorities, facing a series of trials for his past crimes but he was never convicted.
In his later years, Frank James led an oddly conventional life for a former outlaw. He held various jobs, including a shoe salesman and a theater guard.
Born: January 10, 1843
Birthplace: Clay County, Missouri, USA
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: February 18, 1915 (aged 72)
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Life of Crime
- 1863-08-21 Lawrence Massacre [Quantrill's raid]: 450 Confederate guerrillas led by William Quantrill with William T. Anderson and Frank James attack the Unionist town of Lawrence, Kansas, killing more than 150 unarmed men and boys
- 1876-09-07 Frank James and his gang are involved in a disastrous raid in Northfield, Minnesota, results in the death or capture of multiple gang members (Cole/Bob/Jim Younger arrested)
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