Outlaw Jesse James' Birthplace, Death House & Grave

Jeff and his sons check out the grave of Jesse James and move on to visit the farm outside of Kearney, Missouri where he was born in the 1840s.
Then it's off to St. Joseph, Missouri to check out the house where he was killed in the presence of his wife and children in April 1882.
Jeff will end this extensive video with a visit to the grave of brother Frank James and his wife Anna in Independence, Missouri.
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[@rhondaz356]

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.' 👏🏻👏🏻

[@allend777]

“Hello, Bob!” The same greeting Billy The Kid gave deputy Bob Olinger before being shot by the Kid. Olinger was shot with both barrels of his own ten gauge shotgun.

[@davidbarnes1439]

it's because the youth of today are TikTok morons

[@shanebriggs1039]

Great comment

[@nancyannirvin4507]

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

[@hbbeverly]

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.

[@AB-ye7bw]

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.

[@iriemon_onelove]

Thanks for that suggestion. I'm a huge C&W fan.🇯🇲

[@danielcraft3727]

​@@iriemon_oneloveLevon Helm the drummer for Bob Dylan. "The Band". The Weight their biggest hit. An Arkie Boy who brought the country to the folk and rock. Doesn't get the credit he deserves.

[@mov1ngforward]

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! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much! I hope my kids are proud of their dad! I am proud of them!

[@6Haunted-Days]

Ahhh what? So no one before this small video has EVER done better and more in depth research? What TF….gotta love the uneducated! 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️ Love the video nut obviously he wasn’t the first person to ya know ….”research” James.

[@mikeseier4449]

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

[@kimwagoner1147]

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

[@jbenziggy]

They certainly were interesting folks! Interesting how their endings were vastly different.

[@MrMark2024]

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. 🐴⚰️🪦

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, thank you! Glad it’s something you enjoy and learn from!

[@jerryfountain7921]

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.

[@haroldoferreira9420]

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.

[@jbenziggy]

I truly appreciate the glowing endorsement of our channel! We appreciate you being there to watch when the videos release! Makes it all worth the time and effort!

[@lorellife616]

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.

[@jbenziggy]

It still would be nice to see a historical building that has not been altered significantly. We understand the need for preservation to modify buildings, but I think I was really surprised to know that the neighborhood where Jesse James was killed, is no longer the same in terms of geographical features..

[@ednagreen62]

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.

[@jimbullard441]

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.

[@brooksbrown580]

I ,like you are very interested in History, especially when it concerns tales, folklore, and History of the West, I lived in Wyoming for 25 Years and theres lot of history in the State, However when it comes to this type of stuff, it crucial that we understand the facts and the truth, Hollywood of course has been feeding us, and the world lies and misinformation all designed to profit from silly, goofy, and ridiculous movies, for well over 100 years, Example , Jesse James, and his criminal career, James was nothing more than a mentally disturbed , deranged murderer, as was his brother Frank, they murdered multiple people, shot people mostly in the back, and ambushed them from distance, There were petty thieves, that stole horses, and guns, they would rob anyone, and steal anything given the opportunity, Jesse nor his brother would of ever survived a face to face gunfight with anyone, especially, Law Enforcement officers, Sheriff's or deputies, They both were Cowards, Murderer's and Criminals, Jesse got exactly what he deserved, Frank Should of been Executed, of kept in Prison for life.

[@barbaramai7610]

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!!

[@dmzabo3914]

I agree with the preservation of these historical sites to be left exactly as they were when whatever event took place in those locations. We are losing American heritage by the day. Don’t get me started on the teachers with agendas in our country. Kids today don’t even know who our forefathers were good or bad parts included. American History is being changed by globalist monsters who are Hell bent on destroying this great country. One generation at a time. Rant over, but we must stop this agenda fast.

[@destinyhanner4926]

Well you also got to understand back then no one thought that people would want to know about him more or less know where he was born and raised

[@barbaramai7610]

@@destinyhanner4926 You have to look at the date and time when the changes were made.

[@ronlasting1203]

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.

[@hemichargerrt01]

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!

[@jbenziggy]

The bullets fascinated me! I wonder what kinds of problems or pain they gave him in life. I wanted to include pictures of the dead men from the raid but they are too gruesome for most people. I’m sure you’ve seen them!

[@don-e4838]

Great stories almost long forgotten.

[@EvinMA]

This is by far one of your best episodes. Thank you for giving us such an in depth history!👍🏼

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Great episode... Learned a lot from this video. Very cool places you get to check out and tell some awesome history. Thank you for sharing. Take care Jeff. 🇺🇲

[@TheSpaghetti64]

Excellent episode! Thanks for covering the history and burial sites all of the family.

[@CameronMcCreary]

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?

[@tracygrotefend6362]

Thank you for your video! It was really interesting in learning about The James' Family. It's prove that hatred can destroy your dreams and take you on the wrong path.

[@muhammadsalaam]

Another great and informative history episode, Jeff. I'm appreciative of your hard work in bringing great content to us, your viewing audience. Please keep up the great work! Your fan in North Carolina.

[@nealmaynard8219]

Awesome video sir!! Loved the effort you made to show all of the sights. Very entertaining, insightful, and informative...& totally not boring!

[@WildWestGal]

Jeff, this is an excellent production... so well, and thoroughly, done!!! I enjoyed it immensely! Looking forward to your next episode. Cheers.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much, Wild West Gal! Smiling here!

[@trinketsmusings]

Great episode. So detailed! Thank you for bringing us along!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nhdenver7883]

Great tour and so neat to see everything you covered! Thanks, Jeff!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jennysjourney02]

Great video! And great job putting all of these places together in one video and continuing the whole story. People had it rough back then. Glad I was born later in history.

[@ronblackwell5439]

Loved the video. Great job again and thank you for sharing.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching!

[@joannekinnally7530]

What an awesome video! I was hooked the whole time! Thanks so much

[@jbenziggy]

Wow that is a true compliment! Thank you so much! It’s the type of video I wish I could make every time!

[@bjwmorgan]

Always loved the history of Jesse and frank, thanks for posting this

[@TitaniumTurbine]

My credit to you for your patience in trying to make sense of all these changes and modifications involved here. At minimum - we’ve got a moved and then later exhumed body (without a sign on the original gravesite indicating he’s no longer there), a moved (death) home, a bunch of family farm reconstruction, two museum sites claiming they have the original picture James was adjusting when he was shot. I know this was over a hundred years ago, but comparatively to how well preserved the Lincoln assassination was… yikes. I feel like there needs to be a board of historians brought in to investigate which artifacts/incidents are genuine and which ones are not. Great video as always!!! ❤

[@jbenziggy]

It’s always a little frustrating to read the claims relating to famous people. I cannot tell you how many people have told me they are related to Jesse James and if that’s the case, then he’s related to half the country. Lol. It’s similar to the story of the death chair in Deadwood South Dakota. Did Wild Bill Hickok really die in that chair or is that just a story to drum up business for the bar? We may never know the side of heaven.

[@danpaulson7903]

Fantastic job I appreciate the thorough job you did - very informative and something I would never have known about without your extra efforts.

[@garyb5768]

Enjoyed the video… Thanks for sharing

[@GF-vn2cs]

Loved the episode! Ty

[@jbenziggy]

Glad to hear! Did you learn anything new?

[@jrodohio]

Really great episode. Loved it!

[@dand8654]

Great episode, well put together.

[@joecerda630]

The research and work you put on these videos is amazing...thank you!

[@jbenziggy]

I appreciate that! Thanks, Joe!

[@Cro65]

I wish I had you as my history teacher. Thanks for the thorough research. Much appreciated.

[@jbenziggy]

I AM presently your history teacher! Lol

[@sharonjose9716]

I learned a lot. Thank you for doing the episode.

[@ronsan89]

Just discovered your channel and always have loved old Wild West history and documentaries. Learned a lot from watching this thank you for the amazing documentary.

[@jbenziggy]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you join us!!

[@the85bearsmike63]

Thank you for all history hunters videos. Keep up the great work you do!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much!!! We appreciate the support!!!

[@Toche44]

Well done video, so well researched and informative. Thank you.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@journeyoflovelight]

I really enjoy your posts. I appreciate the detail you give. Thank you. 💐

[@jbenziggy]

You are so welcome! Thank you for telling me!

[@happyretireeshc]

That was fantastic! Thank you for the wonderful educational tour.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bartgoins1782]

Another great history lesson. Thank you, Jeff. I always enjoy your videos.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@nealhathaway2004]

Great show Jeff!!! Learned new stuff. Gotta love it.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, Neal!

[@lovehistory5305]

Great show as always thanks.

[@BillyLapTop]

Back in 1966 I visited St Joseph Mo and stayed at the Jesse James Motel on the Belt Highway. His home was next door and there was a sign out front advertising it with the sensational statement of "See The Bullet Hole." I stayed at that motel occasionally over the next 6 years and when I returned in the late 70's, the motel and the house were gone. I liked that motel, it was a stones throw from a Pizza Hut, my favorite kind of pizza. St. Joe is a fascinating place. It was larger than Kansas City at one time and had many millionaires who made their fortunes in the beef packing and other agricultural industries. Many Victorian mansions still stand there today, a testament to the city's Golden past.

[@hawes-wintersart]

Loved this video. Thank you

[@jbenziggy]

You are so welcome!

[@WayneKline]

Another fantastic history story telling episode from you Jeff, well done. Sad story really. Especially considering what probably pushed Jesse James from religion to a life of crime. Disappointing they moved the house. Assume the locals did not want the tourist traffic in their street. Looking forward to your next episode this weekend. Take care, both of you!

[@devynglass3781]

I learned some new things in this video!! Awesome work!! Great video!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lorettatuell1986]

Still watch all of your videos Love them so much. Thanks for what you do. ❤

[@jbenziggy]

I appreciate that! Thank you, Loretta! Bless you!

[@moshe8927]

Hello Jeff. A very interesting, fascinating and great video Sir. Thanks for a Job well done! Cheers!

[@JanisLC]

What a great video .. I love the fact that you have so many little facts and insights to this history, and bring us all back to relive and think about life back then..

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Janis!

[@dano8203]

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!

[@mikeigo9666]

In south trun outher cheek get you kill. My dad mom grandpa fought i civil war south side he twenty three yr be i were born he live 1936 age ,96

[@lawrencesmith5953]

that was awesome! very interesting. I enjoy ur channel very much. keep it up

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Got my HH fix!!! GR8 vid Jeff! Thank you for all you do!

[@jbenziggy]

Fantastic! We love our fans who live us!

[@k-vale4905]

You do such excellent work. Thank you for this.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you kindly!

[@lisalucas6092]

Very interesting episode, I enjoyed it love the longer ones.

[@christinewilson4960]

Excellent episode. Very informative and interesting to see the original locations and artifacts.

[@jbenziggy]

Many thanks! Glad that you enjoyed this video, Christine!

[@liberalliar9216]

I must admit Jeff, this was very entertaining. You did excellent research and the re-telling of the James Family.

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Amazing episode this week. I found the story of Jesse James and his family very interesting. Thank you so much!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mike! THANKS!

[@alanatolstad4824]

I've visited many historic sites...the 2 reconstructed forts of the Lewis & Clark expedition, the Mandan Indian village, all the Anasazi sites in the 4 corners region, relocated homes along the Erie Canal, traveled on a canal boat drawn by a huge horse...so many experiences. You've given me sights I'll never get to see. As always, thanx for the road trip!

[@bornagainxcon4726]

Thank you for taking the time to research this man and his family

[@jbenziggy]

Happy to hear you enjoy this one!

[@lilli63]

Thank you so much. This was very informative and interesting.

[@jbenziggy]

You are so welcome! Thank you for spending time with us!

[@scottharvey9357]

I really enjoyed this blog, and really appreciate the history and the locations you had taken us on adventure was one of a lifetime, and without you being able to show us, these most of us would not ever be able to see them. It is greatly appreciated, and very thankful for the information you pro trade. Thanks again take care enjoy all your videos and look further towards more. Take care. God bless.

[@curiousone2581]

Another exceptional presentation!!! I always look forward to seeing new episodes!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thank you to the Curious One!

[@CarlosHerrera-oh9ec]

Great history.. u never disappoint. Thanks.

[@jbenziggy]

I certainly appreciate that, Carlos!

[@Ja-rl1tq]

Always a like, your videos of very interesting places and quality information about people and their times are the next best thing to being there, adds future adventures to my bucket list!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much!

[@gerrymaitland9799]

Great episode! What an interesting story. There's so much I didn't know about Jesse James. Thanks, as always for taking us along...

[@jbenziggy]

You are so welcome, Gerry! We wouldn't be a success without a great audience!

[@TOPTENTRAVEL01]

Such an interesting chapter of Old West history.

[@allisongruen5547]

Great job , very informative keep up the great work

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, will do!

[@destinyhanner4926]

Thank you for posting this. I was raised in Kearney and still live really close to Kearney and we were always told about JJames but I could never understand why other people didn't know about him or the gang

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for visiting the places most of us would never be able to visit. Stay safe!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! You too!

[@madhistory]

Nice Job Thx for your vid !

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching!

[@alichtenwalter]

Thanks,Jeff, for the video of Jesse James. You have done a lot of work to produce this video. I took a class at U of O in Eugene on the history of Western. It was good to remember. Thanks.

[@dorothylewis1207]

Really enjoyed this story, great 👍!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much!

[@alisezalise]

Excellent presentation!!❤

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you kindly!

[@MrBsayres]

Thank History Hunters for another great video!

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thank you!

[@kassconfortini9736]

What a nice video...well done and very well explained...very curious, the history told by you!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! Happy to hear your nice compliments!

[@larrymiller8210]

Very good Jeff! Your hard shows! Thanks for sharing.

[@larrymiller8210]

Hard work shows.

[@jbenziggy]

You bet! It’s a labor of love!

[@maryturko6490]

Love this video, Jeff.

[@johnbarnes9118]

Wonderful adventure..I really enjoy what you show to us.

[@jbenziggy]

Happy to hear that! Thank you so much, John!

[@SCMFG]

So many of the average KZbin personalities who produce videos such as these are very informal and amateur. For those who remember "On the Road" with Charles Kuralt know what good journalism/story telling is all about. Jeff, it is obvious you were once a journalist and professional. This channel is story telling at its best. Thank you!

[@timberk5]

Very indepth video Jeff. Great job

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, Tim! I appreciate the positivity!

[@privatepilot4064]

I worked at a place in Florida several years ago and the lady that was co-owner was a great granddaughter of Jesse James.

[@briannave7326]

Another great video, they’re always interesting.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you think so! Much appreciation and respect sent your way!

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Excellent job Jay, I learned a lot.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad to hear it! I appreciate the glowing review! Jeff

[@melodymichaelis8783]

One of my favorite videos. I visited some of these sites myself and you did a great job

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ronsiegel5892]

This is one of your best episodes. I don’t comment much, but I wanted to commend you on your work and all the investigating and studying you have to do to get the facts.

[@jbenziggy]

I appreciate you reaching out to comment. It’s nice to know you watch and like what we show! Thanks!

[@wilsonpicket8505]

I really enjoyed it. Thanks very much.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@madmother58]

Great video, thank you

[@jbenziggy]

You are welcome! I appreciate the nice compliment!

[@Crustymarine]

We enjoyed this video. One of your best. Interesting historical figures, good or bad, are what makes history interesting. An individual's personal circumstance is the gateway to events in history, and vice versa.

[@spookylittlegurl2023]

loved this! great job, very interesting!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Spooky Little Gurl!

[@spookylittlegurl2023]

i alway do : ) Wild West History is my favorite subject!@@jbenziggy

[@161papa]

I love stories from the old west. The history of the James family is interesting and fascinating. Thank you, Jeff, for sharing this great video.

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! How is life in SoCal?

[@161papa]

Life is good in Fullerton! You can't beat the weather.@@jbenziggy

[@edtillett8245]

Appreciate that you also explore the graves of the other characters in Jesse’s life, both primary and peripheral, Jeff. Friendly greetings from South Africa. 👊🙌 🇿🇦

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful to hear that nice compliment coming from South Africa! Thank you!

[@carrolganoe9896]

Another great video!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks again!

[@RavenGent]

This is a very cool video and well-researched. Jesse James was my first outlaw to study about in frontier history. I'm still learning more about him it was very cool to see all those famous artifacts at both the James family farm and the home where Jesse was killed. I heard about the thieves who stole those two artifacts from the Jesse James home museum. But I'm glad they were returned. The ballad of Jesse James is one of my favorites since it was created almost weeks after Jesse died by Billy Gashade. What's even amazing was that years ago, I worked at a frontier hotel and one of my co-workers is a distant cousin of Jesse James. Long story short...I showed her a picture of Jesse James and then I looked at her and her features and she had some of the features of Jesse James. So I was literally working with a descendant of Jesse James.

[@JackTheSkunk]

Very well done....loved hearing about Jesse's children and seeing pictures of Frank that I'd not seen before.