In persuit of Jesse James

Material type

Newspaper Clippings (Newspaper / Clipping)

Date

1990-04-01

Description

Clay County historian Milton Perry tracks legendary outlaw Jesse James. Perry has spent the past twelve years retracing the steps of Jesse James. This has led to him finding the descendants of James, his boots that he was wearing when he was murdered, and excavating his original gravesite. Pery devoted his time to understanding the Midwest American History behind Jesse James, and in doing so he helped restore the James family farm, founded the " Friends of the James Farm." and arranged a reunion of the James and Ford Clans.

Author or creator

Brian Burnes

Publication or source

The Kansas City Star

Subjects and names

Famous Outlaw, Jesse James, Milton Perry, Jesse James Wedding story, Restoration of James family farm, founding, arranged, reunion, James and Ford Clan, Midwest America History.

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