Historedia
Person

Frank James

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1869–1876

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Frank James, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Jesse James's first confirmed bank robbery at Gallatin

    1869–1870

    Role: Suspected accomplice

    1. 1869-12-07 · Daviess County Savings AssociationRobbery of the Daviess County Savings Association

      Jesse James robbed the Daviess County Savings Association in Gallatin, killing cashier John W. Sheets.

    2. 1870 · Common Pleas Court of Daviess CountyCivil Case for Stolen Horse

      Daniel Smoote filed a civil case in 1870 seeking compensation for a horse stolen during the Gallatin robbery.

  2. James–Younger Gang's failed Northfield bank raid

    1876

    Role: Gang Member

    1. September 7, 1876 · First National Bank of NorthfieldFailed Bank Robbery

      The James–Younger Gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield on September 7, 1876, but faced armed resistance from townspeople.

Sources

  1. Jesse James Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. James–Younger Gang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15