Episode 2 of 2
Civil Case for Stolen Horse
- When
- 1870
- Where
- Common Pleas Court of Daviess County
Daniel Smoote filed a civil case in 1870 seeking compensation for a horse stolen during the Gallatin robbery.
In 1870, Daniel Smoote sought $223.50 from Frank and Jesse James for a horse, saddle, and bridle stolen as they fled Gallatin. The brothers denied the charges, claiming they were not in Daviess County on the day of the robbery. The passages do not specify the exact location of the court proceedings.
Sources
- Jesse James Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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