I guess as a native Missourian with a love of history, the story of the James brothers is kinda old hat. While I really liked your video the thing that stands out most to me are the comments of people that didn’t grow up hearing this story over and over again. The fact you didn’t take a pro or con side towards the James’ just goes to show your professionalism as an educator. It also helps demonstrate that we can remember, show, and discuss our history without taking sides and getting upset with those whose opinions differ from ours. Another excellent video JD.
My people didn't get to America until 1912 & 24. Lived in both the upper north and deep south & we have been able to look objectively at "both sides of the coin". One little bit of trivia that most people don't know is that the "hero" of the Italian war for unification (Risorgimento) 1860/61, Giuseppe Garibaldi was offered the position of second in command of the Union Army by President Lincoln. He (Garibaldi) was an blood thirsty & arrogant "cazzo" and demanded the #1 position. He didn't end up with either... and that was for the better of both sides !
@@baronedipiemonte3990 This Garibaldi info is an interesting tidbit. Now I'm curious if Lincoln (who is my primary interest) made other such contracts?
@@marlenesheesley1092 . . . or Baldwin City, Ks. Near there along a main branch of the Santa Fe trail is Black Jack Battlefield; reputedly where the first official engagement between organized forces over slavery occurred in 1856, 5 years before the attack on Fort Sumter.
I grew up in Kearney, MO and still live in the area. I have been to his home several times. You can feel the past when you're on the grounds and in the area. Jesse James Day's is still celebrated every year in the fall. This is a great video.. thanks for sharing!
This was so great to see. My family is from Southwest Missouri dating back to the 1840's. My Great Great Grandmother's three brothers lived lives of crime starting in their mid to late teens. They were born in 1852, 62, and 66. The two younger ones made it into newspapers from San Francisco to New York with their exploits. Their Father served during the Civil War (Union) and their oldest brother was killed during a skirmish in Northern Polk County, where they lived. I have often wondered what motivated them to do what they did. It's way too long of a story to tell here, but it was incredible, and I plan on writing about it. Keep up the great work. My husband and I love your channel!
As a James enthusiast, I enjoyed this very much. Nearly all the content was accurate. I read that during the Federals came looking for Frank James at the farm, that after the "hanging" of Rueben Samuel he did divulge information about Frank's location. Also in that same incident while Jesse was out in the field plowing, he was whipped by the federals. His mother, Zerelda, while pregnant was roughed up and pushed down by the same soldiers.
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I passed by this video installment several times because the James brother’s story is well known. Boy, was I surprised when I finally watched it. Thank you for teaching me/us some things that aren’t we’ll publicized! Great stuff and keep up the great work!
Fun Fact - In Mosby, Missouri there used to be a thoroughbred horse farm owned by the Mosby's, that the James Gang would take their thoroughbred horses and commit holdups, bank robberies, etc - knowing their own horses would be fed and watered until they came back, dropped off the thoroughbreds and leave again on their own horses.
I love the enthusiasm you show for your country's history and the people involved. I so wish we had people who could tell our history here in the UK with such passion and make history so fascinating and interesting (ours generally sound like they're constipated and fed up). Apart from holidays I've never visited the US but have always had an interest in your history. Keep up the amazing work.
Fascinating as always, your camera work and production is better than many TV shows and the personal touch makes it far more interesting! Looking forward to more history!
Great video! I was lucky enough to meet an old woman years ago that lived in a house that Jesse James had lived in for a little while. It has a space between the walls where you could hide and go under the floor.
ANOTHER amazing video JD! I am so blessed to have stumbled upon your channel a number of months ago. This IS my favorite YT channel. Thanks for what you do!
Those artifacts! I’m amazed. And to be able to see the actual humble setting of those legendary events! Which in its way is more frightening than the dramatized versions in film and even documentaries. What an era! Catastrophic events for everybody. How could you live through this with your mental health intact?
Interesting video. Thank you. . . Until their retirement, my parents lived several years at Kearney, Missouri. Although many think Jesse was a “western” character, Kearney feels like any other midwest small town. No tumbleweeds, no mountains, . . . just green fields, trees, and streams.
@@TheHistoryUnderground it's outstanding. Covers from end of war to his death.. star studded cast. Stacy and James Keach play the James brothers. The Carradine play the youngers.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I double down on Rebel Rouser's reccomendation....The Long Riders has been a life long favorite. ALSO----another must check out is Ride with the Devil it's ALL Bushwacker/Border Ruffian stuff
I remember my Dad taking me to the James house, at the time a distant relative was still giving personal tours. I remember buying pebbles from Jesse’s grave. I always was taught that Jesse was a hero and helped liberate Missouri from the Yankee scourge. In fact 11/21 used to be Jesse James day in Missouri.
Those artifacts ! Always grateful to those who share and preserve. Thank you for your look at all aspects of the situation way of presenting and teaching!
Well done JD! I’m glad you shared the story about how the men in Union uniform tortured his step dad…many dishonorable things were done by both sides, yet few acknowledge that. Well done!
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the Jesse James video. I found out a few years back that I'm a distant relative of his. Would love to go see his homes and where he's buried now. Looking forward to more Jesse James videos! Also - I would like to tell you about Ray House in Rushville, IL. Lincoln spent the night there and now they are remodeling it to restore it. It's on the historical registry. I didn't know if that was something you'd be interested in seeing - maybe do a small town series? We also have a museum and a semi-famous doctor lived here. Thanks again!
Great video. My husband and I were just up there at the James farm a few weeks ago. Fascinating place. I suspect you've probably already been there and might even have a video forthcoming (?), but in case you haven't, you really need to head to St. Joseph to the Jesse James home (the house where he was killed by Bob Ford). Interestingly (amusingly?), they also have "the" tapestry on the wall that Jesse was straightening when he was shot. And the museum right next door (Patee House Museum) is also a great stop...lots of fascinating artifacts in there. Love your work, and try to never miss a new video!
Love your videos. I too love history and always look to learn something new about history almost every day. I am from the city where Quantrill was born. At an early age my father told me about Quantrill and that in the early 50's he had helped an uncle move Quantrill's boy hood home from it's original spot to a new location where it still stands to this day. Quantrill had a niece who was a school teacher here in Dover, my father had her as one of his teacher's in grade school. Hearing stories about Quantrill and the men who rode with him during the civil war is what got me hooked on history in my early years. Just think for a minute that Quantrill is buried in three different states ! I have always wanted to take a trip and visit the places where Quantrill and the James where during the civil war. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Nice video on the home site at Kearney. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been there. He's a huge part of my growing up in St. Joe. You need to hit the Pony Express museum the next time you're up this way. True West magazine even puts it on their must see list. They've worked hard to make this a rich heritage site.
Jesse James is an interesting study from the past, many theories and conspiracies. Very well put together. Thank you. Look forward to the next video of this series.
My Dad has always been interested in early American history, especially the eastern part, Wild West and frontiersman. The James Gang was one of those, of course. Always quite fascinating. If you are unaware of it, you must find and watch the movie “The Long Riders”. The James, Youngers and Millers are all portrayed by actual brothers, and it is pretty dang close to actual historical events as we knew them in the 80s.
Another excellent video, JD. Growing up in Southwest Missouri, almost everyone had a Jessy & Frank James story. The people living across the street from my grandparents in Springfield, claimed Frank & Jessy hid in the crawl space under their house once upon a time. They let me and a sibling look under there once. It was such close quarters (even for us kids) and full of spiders, we scoffed and never believed any story the told, after that. Hahaha. My favorite Jessy James story comes from Beaver, Arkansas. As a young adult, I lived in western Carroll County, Ark. close to the Missouri line. I was doing some work for a family with very deep roots in the Beaver area. They told of a relative that rode with Frank & Jessy. After Jessy was killed, he came back home to Beaver to hide out. There was a $5000 reward for him, but no one in that area ever turned him in. After his death from old age, a reporter was interviewing the family. He asked why? They told him no one had ever seen or heard of that much money actually existing and believed the government was totally lying. Who knows if any of that was true, but sure was a great story :)
Betty here.... as a resident of Clay County, Missouri and a Civil War reenactor/living historian I was very happy to see this video about Jesse Woodson James. Jesse is a most controversial historical figure and the decisions he made during his lifetime reflect the troubled times on the Missouri frontier. While I don't condone his actions I do understand, from the history of my own family, just how turbulent life was for citizens of the border state of Missouri and why Jesse James became the man we still study today. Kudos for your informative video showcasing the James Farm. The years before, during, and after the War Between the States is a vital part of America's story and I thank you for keeping that history alive. Sincerely, Betty Kunkel
You know a person can only take so much when it comes to war. When they go and harm family members to get what they want instead of doing their homework then pay the price. Jesse and Frank were only watching over their family. I know I've stirred up a hornets nest. But there was good and bad on both army's thank you for sharing. Are you going to ever do a video on Gen. Grant, or Gen Hallock in the Califorina battle against Mexico. Love your videos.
I love “Wild West” history and stuff about Jesse James, Wild Bill and Billy the Kid. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and would love to see some more Jesse James vids or a Billy the Kid or Hatfields and McCoys video. Keep up the great work. Very interesting stuff
@@TheHistoryUnderground honestly can’t wait. Found your channel about 48 hours ago and I’ve watched around 50% of the videos already lol. Love the work man
JD, the James Farm is immediately adjacent to our Aunt and Uncle's farm in Kearney MO. We've visited that site many times over the years. Lots of history to be had in that area. Thanks for sharing.
My mom and I were just talking about that. Both sides of my family have been in Missouri for generations and we were always told we were descendents of the James family... but as I said to her, I think everyone born and raised in MO was told they were. Lol
My grandfather Jesse Jocoy was named after after Jesse James also born in Missouri. My grandfather was a well-respected toolpusher that retired in the West Texas oilfields. I loved this history before I even knew that about my own grandfather!
You’re the first person to have pointed out the obvious. That being the level of pre civil war violence that took place between Kansas and Missouri. Thank you for sharing this.
Another excellent video. Thanks. Was able to visit the home where Jessie James was killed in St. Joseph Mo. last year along with the pony express museum. Worth the trip!
James hid out locally at what is now a famous place, Mark Twain Cave here in Hannibal, Missouri. That's in North East Missouri. They were spelunking in the Cave awhile back and found where he signed the Cave wall.
Great video! The Talbott Tavern in my hometown Bardstown KY was visited by Jesse James a few times. They have a room that he is rumored to have shot holes in the wall while drunk. He was shooting the birds on the wallpaper. That room burned up in a fire so you can’t go in it anymore but it’s a good story.
Though not a born native Missourian, I always had a fascination with the James family. I live in SW Missouri now, and I find the Civil War history here amazing. Not to toot my own horn, but I read in a history book in our local museum, the highway that we live on currently used to be a main thorough way for trading, soldiers, and outlaws. They say it may have been a great possibility that the James Gang may have traveled right by our house! Oh, I want a metal detector BAD!
I grew up less than one mile from the James Farm. Back then you could walk through the home, but that was before the museum was built. The Claybrook Home used to be across the road from the James Farm until it burned down I believe in the early 2000s. If I remember correctly Jesse's daughter lived in the Claybrook Home after she married her husband. Now the Claybrook Home is a park.
Please check out Lexington Mo!! There is Civil War and Jesse James history there!! There's a cannonball still lodged in a column of the courthouse from 1861, Battle of the Hemp Bales, the first woman sheriff in the US, a self-guided walking tour of the battlegound with the graves of fallen soldiers, the Anderson house which was used as a hospital and many other sights. many other sigts
Absolutely awesome as usual. This one was right up my alley. Jesse was a hero of mine I'm not ashamed to admit. Thank you very much. Very well done too.
Say it with your chest. My dad loved these guys.. Youngers..Quantrill. Even named his dog clell. I was lucky to take him here to Kearney before he passed. We are from California seen Billy the kid grave on way back
JD, my friend and I just went from the DDay memorial to Lexington, VA. It was amazing. You have to go to Lexington. There's an amazing cemetery there with tons of CSA graves. There's also a memorial to Stonewall Jackson and his descendants there, too. Plus VMI and Washington and Lee...
In our line on Dad’s side .. When Jesse James’s mother married Mr.Howard and Jesse and Frank both occasionally used Howard more Frank than Jesse. Anyway my Dad .. Jody Howard looked almost identical to Jesse James in different stages of his life. I remember Mom and Dad ordered some Wild West book when I was a kid and I came across a picture that Looked just like dad at the time and I ran up Asking my Dad why didn’t he tell me he was Jesse James and he looked at me saying because I’m not. I handed him that book and pointed at the picture .. Dad’s mouth dropped and he started researching our ancestry. They were both in our line Frank directly. I hate the picture they took Of Jesse after he was shot from behind because it’s like looking at my dad laying there dead.
I guess as a native Missourian with a love of history, the story of the James brothers is kinda old hat. While I really liked your video the thing that stands out most to me are the comments of people that didn’t grow up hearing this story over and over again. The fact you didn’t take a pro or con side towards the James’ just goes to show your professionalism as an educator. It also helps demonstrate that we can remember, show, and discuss our history without taking sides and getting upset with those whose opinions differ from ours. Another excellent video JD.
I think that JD needs to hop up here to St. Joe.
My people didn't get to America until 1912 & 24. Lived in both the upper north and deep south & we have been able to look objectively at "both sides of the coin".
One little bit of trivia that most people don't know is that the "hero" of the Italian war for unification (Risorgimento) 1860/61, Giuseppe Garibaldi was offered the position of second in command of the Union Army by President Lincoln. He (Garibaldi) was an blood thirsty & arrogant "cazzo" and demanded the #1 position. He didn't end up with either... and that was for the better of both sides !
@@baronedipiemonte3990 This Garibaldi info is an interesting tidbit. Now I'm curious if Lincoln (who is my primary interest) made other such contracts?
@@marlenesheesley1092 . . . or Baldwin City, Ks. Near there along a main branch of the Santa Fe trail is Black Jack Battlefield; reputedly where the first official engagement between organized forces over slavery occurred in 1856, 5 years before the attack on Fort Sumter.
@Moderator Hater Radicalized is when one believes it's okay to commit homicide on anyone who has beliefs contrary to theirs.
I grew up in Kearney, MO and still live in the area. I have been to his home several times. You can feel the past when you're on the grounds and in the area. Jesse James Day's is still celebrated every year in the fall. This is a great video.. thanks for sharing!
How about Bob Ford day?
This was so great to see. My family is from Southwest Missouri dating back to the 1840's. My Great Great Grandmother's three brothers lived lives of crime starting in their mid to late teens. They were born in 1852, 62, and 66. The two younger ones made it into newspapers from San Francisco to New York with their exploits. Their Father served during the Civil War (Union) and their oldest brother was killed during a skirmish in Northern Polk County, where they lived. I have often wondered what motivated them to do what they did. It's way too long of a story to tell here, but it was incredible, and I plan on writing about it. Keep up the great work. My husband and I love your channel!
As a James enthusiast, I enjoyed this very much. Nearly all the content was accurate. I read that during the Federals came looking for Frank James at the farm, that after the "hanging" of Rueben Samuel he did divulge information about Frank's location. Also in that same incident while Jesse was out in the field plowing, he was whipped by the federals. His mother, Zerelda, while pregnant was roughed up and pushed down by the same soldiers.
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I passed by this video installment several times because the James brother’s story is well known. Boy, was I surprised when I finally watched it. Thank you for teaching me/us some things that aren’t we’ll publicized! Great stuff and keep up the great work!
Fun Fact - In Mosby, Missouri there used to be a thoroughbred horse farm owned by the Mosby's, that the James Gang would take their thoroughbred horses and commit holdups, bank robberies, etc - knowing their own horses would be fed and watered until they came back, dropped off the thoroughbreds and leave again on their own horses.
I luv it ..😁
Really enjoy your videos, you have a easy going manner that is enjoyable to watch.
I appreciate that!
Amazing video! I love how this family stuck together through everything, and that inscription on the tombstone wow. Awesome history!
I thought the same thing...That stone is not that old yet there is still contempt.
I love the enthusiasm you show for your country's history and the people involved. I so wish we had people who could tell our history here in the UK with such passion and make history so fascinating and interesting (ours generally sound like they're constipated and fed up). Apart from holidays I've never visited the US but have always had an interest in your history. Keep up the amazing work.
Doesn’t take much to get me hyped up when it comes to history 🙂
Fascinating as always, your camera work and production is better than many TV shows and the personal touch makes it far more interesting! Looking forward to more history!
Thanks! Got a few more Jesse James episodes on the horizon.
Great video! Love the back story of what drove Jesse James to be Jesse James! Looking forward to more of this History!
Great video!
I was lucky enough to meet an old woman years ago that lived in a house that Jesse James had lived in for a little while. It has a space between the walls where you could hide and go under the floor.
Oh wow!
ANOTHER amazing video JD! I am so blessed to have stumbled upon your channel a number of months ago. This IS my favorite YT channel. Thanks for what you do!
Thanks! Appreciate that more than you know.
Those artifacts! I’m amazed. And to be able to see the actual humble setting of those legendary events! Which in its way is more frightening than the dramatized versions in film and even documentaries. What an era! Catastrophic events for everybody. How could you live through this with your mental health intact?
Interesting video. Thank you. . . Until their retirement, my parents lived several years at Kearney, Missouri. Although many think Jesse was a “western” character, Kearney feels like any other midwest small town. No tumbleweeds, no mountains, . . . just green fields, trees, and streams.
I highly recommend the movie " The Long Riders", about the James Younger gang
I’ll have to check that out. Thanks.
@@TheHistoryUnderground it's outstanding. Covers from end of war to his death.. star studded cast. Stacy and James Keach play the James brothers. The Carradine play the youngers.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I double down on Rebel Rouser's reccomendation....The Long Riders has been a life long favorite.
ALSO----another must check out is Ride with the Devil
it's ALL Bushwacker/Border Ruffian stuff
I remember my Dad taking me to the James house, at the time a distant relative was still giving personal tours. I remember buying pebbles from Jesse’s grave.
I always was taught that Jesse was a hero and helped liberate Missouri from the Yankee scourge. In fact 11/21 used to be Jesse James day in Missouri.
Hero? 😂
Those artifacts ! Always grateful to those who share and preserve. Thank you for your look at all aspects of the situation way of presenting and teaching!
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Well done JD! I’m glad you shared the story about how the men in Union uniform tortured his step dad…many dishonorable things were done by both sides, yet few acknowledge that. Well done!
Thanks 🙏🏼
Just seeing this history makes me proud to be a Missourian all my life.
Just wanted to say a big thank you for the Jesse James video. I found out a few years back that I'm a distant relative of his. Would love to go see his homes and where he's buried now. Looking forward to more Jesse James videos! Also - I would like to tell you about Ray House in Rushville, IL. Lincoln spent the night there and now they are remodeling it to restore it. It's on the historical registry. I didn't know if that was something you'd be interested in seeing - maybe do a small town series? We also have a museum and a semi-famous doctor lived here. Thanks again!
Thanks! Got a few more Jesse James videos after this one.
Great video. My husband and I were just up there at the James farm a few weeks ago. Fascinating place. I suspect you've probably already been there and might even have a video forthcoming (?), but in case you haven't, you really need to head to St. Joseph to the Jesse James home (the house where he was killed by Bob Ford). Interestingly (amusingly?), they also have "the" tapestry on the wall that Jesse was straightening when he was shot. And the museum right next door (Patee House Museum) is also a great stop...lots of fascinating artifacts in there. Love your work, and try to never miss a new video!
I think that you’ll enjoy a video that might be up next Sunday. 🙂
@@TheHistoryUnderground I had a feeling....
Awesome video J.D. Great artifacts. I always learn something new from your videos. Keep up the great work
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Absolutely amazing to see his home. Had no idea he witnessed his step father's torture.
Pretty rough.
Just put yourself in those shoes if only for a moment.
Thanks again for visiting a museum and explaining in detail what is there.
Glad you enjoyed it
Love your videos. I too love history and always look to learn something new about history almost every day. I am from the city where Quantrill was born. At an early age my father told me about Quantrill and that in the early 50's he had helped an uncle move Quantrill's boy hood home from it's original spot to a new location where it still stands to this day. Quantrill had a niece who was a school teacher here in Dover, my father had her as one of his teacher's in grade school. Hearing stories about Quantrill and the men who rode with him during the civil war is what got me hooked on history in my early years. Just think for a minute that Quantrill is buried in three different states ! I have always wanted to take a trip and visit the places where Quantrill and the James where during the civil war. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Nice video on the home site at Kearney. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been there. He's a huge part of my growing up in St. Joe. You need to hit the Pony Express museum the next time you're up this way. True West magazine even puts it on their must see list. They've worked hard to make this a rich heritage site.
You might enjoy one of the episodes running next week :)
Very interesting video. I never knew they had so many historical items. Great video JD.
I was impressed.
This was a great video. I’m glad you made the stop here in Kearney. I hope your video brings more guests to this museum.
This is one of the best videos I have seen from this awesome channel. 👌
Wow! Thank you.
Great video JD. History is history and needs to be told.
Great video and subject matter! As always JD , I am not disappointed in fact I am impressed as usual.
Much appreciated!
Another banger of an episode J.D.! As always, thanks for the awesome content!
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Jesse James is an interesting study from the past, many theories and conspiracies. Very well put together. Thank you. Look forward to the next video of this series.
Thanks! Got a few more coming after this one.
@@TheHistoryUnderground What made him so famous? And when, right after? I'm sure you'll tell me in the video as soon as I post this lol
@@terrancehanley2970 your kidding right?!
great episode. I will be researching JJ and learning some new (old) history.
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Thanks for keeping history alive
very interesting episode JD, learned a lot about Jesse and his early days
Good deal!
Awesome video, JD. I definitely need to go check that museum out some day!
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Excellent video JD, really enjoyed learning a little more about Jesse James and seeing that amazing museum and his childhood home, thank you 😊
I always learn so much from your videos.
Awesome! Thanks!
You do such a great job with your videos - I deeply look forward to them Thanks my friend
Very cool!! I live about 2 miles from the James Farm and have never been! Thanks for showing me what's literally in my backyard!
Wow! You should go check it out. The place is cool as heck.
My Dad has always been interested in early American history, especially the eastern part, Wild West and frontiersman. The James Gang was one of those, of course. Always quite fascinating. If you are unaware of it, you must find and watch the movie “The Long Riders”. The James, Youngers and Millers are all portrayed by actual brothers, and it is pretty dang close to actual historical events as we knew them in the 80s.
Thank you.
I have that movie, I think it gives a very good depiction of the times.
My old man loved the James,Younger,Quantril etc. Was happy to take my dad to Kearney mo before he died
On my goodness I love that you showed admission prices, helps me know how much to bring when I go
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What you've built with this channel amazes me. Seems like I subscribed ovr 2 yrs ago. Congrats on your success.
Another excellent video, JD. Growing up in Southwest Missouri, almost everyone had a Jessy & Frank James story. The people living across the street from my grandparents in Springfield, claimed Frank & Jessy hid in the crawl space under their house once upon a time. They let me and a sibling look under there once. It was such close quarters (even for us kids) and full of spiders, we scoffed and never believed any story the told, after that. Hahaha. My favorite Jessy James story comes from Beaver, Arkansas. As a young adult, I lived in western Carroll County, Ark. close to the Missouri line. I was doing some work for a family with very deep roots in the Beaver area. They told of a relative that rode with Frank & Jessy. After Jessy was killed, he came back home to Beaver to hide out. There was a $5000 reward for him, but no one in that area ever turned him in. After his death from old age, a reporter was interviewing the family. He asked why? They told him no one had ever seen or heard of that much money actually existing and believed the government was totally lying. Who knows if any of that was true, but sure was a great story :)
Interesting!
Awesome video definitely one of my favorites!
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Betty here.... as a resident of Clay County, Missouri and a Civil War reenactor/living historian I was very happy to see this video about Jesse Woodson James. Jesse is a most controversial historical figure and the decisions he made during his lifetime reflect the troubled times on the Missouri frontier. While I don't condone his actions I do understand, from the history of my own family, just how turbulent life was for citizens of the border state of Missouri and why Jesse James became the man we still study today. Kudos for your informative video showcasing the James Farm. The years before, during, and after the War Between the States is a vital part of America's story and I thank you for keeping that history alive. Sincerely, Betty Kunkel
Love that area. Thanks!
So fascinating, can't wait to learn more. Thank you JD. You have a great gift.
Another very very cool video JD ! Great museum with very nice items too !!
This is amazing. Good work, fella 👍
Love the episodes about the James Brothers! You should consider doing a documentary on Public Enemy no. 1, John Dillinger!
You know a person can only take so much when it comes to war. When they go and harm family members to get what they want instead of doing their homework then pay the price. Jesse and Frank were only watching over their family. I know I've stirred up a hornets nest. But there was good and bad on both army's thank you for sharing. Are you going to ever do a video on Gen. Grant, or Gen Hallock in the Califorina battle against Mexico. Love your videos.
Thanks. And yes, the guys who tortured Rueben Samuel went too far.
👍👍 Always interesting and I learn something new every time.
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This is a really awesome History clip.
I love the sound track.
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This channel is awesome keep up the good work brings me to places I cant get to yet!
Read about and visit Meramec caverns where Quantrill's raiders hung out. Great video!
Great job. I always enjoy watching your content.
Well done JD. 19 minutes went by and I wanted more.
Thanks! Got a few more on Jesse James coming after this one.
I love “Wild West” history and stuff about Jesse James, Wild Bill and Billy the Kid. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and would love to see some more Jesse James vids or a Billy the Kid or Hatfields and McCoys video. Keep up the great work. Very interesting stuff
I think that you'll enjoy the next few videos :)
@@TheHistoryUnderground honestly can’t wait. Found your channel about 48 hours ago and I’ve watched around 50% of the videos already lol. Love the work man
Check out Bloody Bill’s grave in Richmond, mo. Not far from Kearney, Mo.
Outstanding & informative well done JD .
JD, the James Farm is immediately adjacent to our Aunt and Uncle's farm in Kearney MO. We've visited that site many times over the years. Lots of history to be had in that area. Thanks for sharing.
I'm really loving your Old West and Civil War series. My favorite times in American History. Thank you
Fascinating video, the artifacts are amazing. Well presented really enjoyed this change of pace from history...5 out 5 🌟
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My dad is from Missouri and supposedly a descendant of the James family. You’ve done an awesome job on this issue.
Interesting. Thanks!
My mom and I were just talking about that. Both sides of my family have been in Missouri for generations and we were always told we were descendents of the James family... but as I said to her, I think everyone born and raised in MO was told they were. Lol
Great video mate can't wait for the video
Great video! Love your vids!
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Once again. Great video. So interesting. Never knew these things about him or his family.
I'm still reading about Amon Goeth and Plaszow . It's not easy to keep up with you. But thank you for the continued education.
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I would have said infamous not famous to describe this individual. Always enjoy your videos.
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Well done amazing video and what a great museum and love your vids JD
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Really really enjoy your videos! Thank you so much for the work you put in. Beer is on me if we ever meet!
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My grandfather Jesse Jocoy was named after after Jesse James also born in Missouri. My grandfather was a well-respected toolpusher that retired in the West Texas oilfields. I loved this history before I even knew that about my own grandfather!
Yes! as a kcmo resident I was hoping you went here when you stopped by the Truman library
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You’re the first person to have pointed out the obvious. That being the level of pre civil war violence that took place between Kansas and Missouri. Thank you for sharing this.
It certainly got nasty out there.
Another excellent video. Thanks. Was able to visit the home where Jessie James was killed in St. Joseph Mo. last year along with the pony express museum. Worth the trip!
You might like the next few videos :)
Nice job! There is a house here in Nashville Tn that Jesse and Frank used to live. Both of Jesse’s children were born in Nashville.
Interesting.
James hid out locally at what is now a famous place, Mark Twain Cave here in Hannibal, Missouri. That's in North East Missouri. They were spelunking in the Cave awhile back and found where he signed the Cave wall.
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Great video! The Talbott Tavern in my hometown Bardstown KY was visited by Jesse James a few times. They have a room that he is rumored to have shot holes in the wall while drunk. He was shooting the birds on the wallpaper. That room burned up in a fire so you can’t go in it anymore but it’s a good story.
Great information. Thanks. I love the the old west, civil war and civil rights content that you put out. It gives my wife and I ideas for road trips.
Nice! Glad to hear it.
Though not a born native Missourian, I always had a fascination with the James family. I live in SW Missouri now, and I find the Civil War history here amazing. Not to toot my own horn, but I read in a history book in our local museum, the highway that we live on currently used to be a main thorough way for trading, soldiers, and outlaws. They say it may have been a great possibility that the James Gang may have traveled right by our house! Oh, I want a metal detector BAD!
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Wow i never knew so many of these things u told here today. Have a good week sir.
Awesome JD.. please do more on the 'wild west' history. SO interesting! Cheers mate 🙏💯
Thanks! Got a few more coming after this one :)
I grew up less than one mile from the James Farm. Back then you could walk through the home, but that was before the museum was built. The Claybrook Home used to be across the road from the James Farm until it burned down I believe in the early 2000s. If I remember correctly Jesse's daughter lived in the Claybrook Home after she married her husband. Now the Claybrook Home is a park.
Interesting!
Didn’t know you were up here! I live just east in eastern Clay county. Love your channel!
Oh wow! Thanks. Lots of cool history up that way.
Please check out Lexington Mo!! There is Civil War and Jesse James history there!! There's a cannonball still lodged in a column of the courthouse from 1861, Battle of the Hemp Bales, the first woman sheriff in the US, a self-guided walking tour of the battlegound with the graves of fallen soldiers, the Anderson house which was used as a hospital and many other sights. many other sigts
As a fan of the old west and outlaws....this was a fun episode!
Thanks! Got a few more after this one.
Very interesting, sorry I missed this one years ago.
Absolutely awesome as usual. This one was right up my alley. Jesse was a hero of mine I'm not ashamed to admit. Thank you very much. Very well done too.
Say it with your chest. My dad loved these guys.. Youngers..Quantrill. Even named his dog clell. I was lucky to take him here to Kearney before he passed. We are from California seen Billy the kid grave on way back
@@daviderwin9178 that's awesome.
JD, my friend and I just went from the DDay memorial to Lexington, VA. It was amazing. You have to go to Lexington. There's an amazing cemetery there with tons of CSA graves. There's also a memorial to Stonewall Jackson and his descendants there, too. Plus VMI and Washington and Lee...
In our line on Dad’s side .. When Jesse James’s mother married Mr.Howard and Jesse and Frank both occasionally used Howard more Frank than Jesse. Anyway my Dad .. Jody Howard looked almost identical to Jesse James in different stages of his life. I remember Mom and Dad ordered some Wild West book when I was a kid and I came across a picture that Looked just like dad at the time and I ran up Asking my Dad why didn’t he tell me he was Jesse James and he looked at me saying because I’m not. I handed him that book and pointed at the picture .. Dad’s mouth dropped and he started researching our ancestry. They were both in our line Frank directly. I hate the picture they took Of Jesse after he was shot from behind because it’s like looking at my dad laying there dead.
Simply fabulous history. Gotta love this.
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Fantastic museum!
I was amazed.
Awesome video JD. Research the battle of Pea Ridge Arkansas back in the days of the civil war.
On my list.
I taught about this subject in my US History I class. Fascinating episode!
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Great work!!!