Person Record
Metadata
Name |
James, Jesse Woodson, 1847-1882 |
Birth Date |
09/05/1847 |
Place of Birth |
Clay Co., Missouri |
Death Date |
04/03/1882 |
Place of Death |
St. Joseph, Missouri |
Occupation |
Outlaw |
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