The MURDER HOUSE & Grave of the Outlaw JESSE JAMES!!! | History Traveler Episode 214

NOTE: Sometimes my brain and mouth don't communicate well. At the end of this video, I accidentally said that it was Ed O'Malley instead of Ed O'Kelley who killed Bob Ford. Apologies for the slip up.

He who lives by the sword will die by the sword. Or by the gun in the case of Jesse James. In the past few episodes, we've been visiting a few places tied to the most notorious outlaw in U.S. history (links below). We're wrapping things up with a visit to the very room where Bob Ford shot him in the back of the head before hopping back in the Jeep and going to the graves of these two men whose lives were forever intertwined on April 3, 1882.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Death House of Jesse James
04:40 Artifacts Inside the House
05:55 The Room Where Jesse James Was Killed
09:43 Death Relics of Jesse James
14:15 The Grave of Jesse James
18:01 The Grave of Robert Ford

[sandyca]

I remember a story my granny told me. In 1915 OKC, she was 2 years old riding in the buckboard with her daddy heading home from town. Along came beside them Frank James, an elderly man riding his horse. He and great grandpa spoke some, and then granny made a fuss. She wanted to ride the 'pony' and so Frank took granny in his arm and they all rode up to the house together, it made her happy. That's all she recalls. Well, I checked into it to see if this was true and it turns out Frank did live north of OKC in his old age.

[mandalynn]

I would LOVE to travel the world seeing old sites from history...I never remember history being so awesome until I adulted.

[TheHistoryUnderground]

NOTE: Sometimes my brain and mouth don't communicate well. At the end of this video, I accidentally said that it was Ed O'Malley instead of Ed O'Kelley who killed Bob Ford. Apologies for the slip up.

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[aes]

Having grown up watching classic westerns about famous lawnan and outlaws it’s fantastic when I come across channels like yours that give the real story and facts of people like Jesse James

[whitecloud]

CLEARLY, ONE OF THE BEST CHANNELS ON YOUTUBE.

[Georgiajason]

Another wonderful history lesson, thank you again. Now I don’t mean for this to sound strange though I’m sure it will, but it’s not hard to romanticize the time periods, the situations and the lives, the way you paint them. I know it’s not “romantic” to kill and die by being killed (to most), maybe it’s the legends and the unknowing of certain things, maybe the stories or just the fact that these stories of legend will never happen again. I don’t know….. just something that I love so much about them. Just as I love the unknown history of old dilapidated homes here in Southern Georgia and the graves sites of the Confederates. There’s a strange beauty to it all.

[benitagrattan]

As I watched this my 7 year old grandson sat down & watched it with me...I was very impressed how he was so into learning...he told me he liked how this person was telling the story...👍👍👍

[mikenixon]

I once knew a guy who claimed his uncle saw Jesse James when the uncle was a kid. I pointed out the timeline did not fit. Boy, did he get angry I doubted his family legend. I suppose the lesson is let someone believe what they want, and just know better yourself.

[rw]

*At the time of his murder, Jesse and his family were using the sir name of Howard. So when Bob Ford murdered Jesse, a poem was circulated that referred to Ford as --*
*" The Dirty Little Coward That Shot Mr. Howard ".*

[pkuips]

Found this video at the right time. Started a road trip from Kansas City to Minneapolis and this place made a great stop on that road trip. Keep up the good work sir

[DAGO]

Me as a Brit: Wow what a big spacious house Jesse James had.

JD: This is a really small house!

[rodneyanderson]

You’re right on the hole in the wall. Ive never seen a death photo of Jesse with a exit wound in the front. The bullet went in and never exited.

[michaelp]

My family is from St. Joe ... my mom's maiden name is Samuel. Same family as Dr. Reuben Samuel, Jesse's step dad. The museums here are all great for showing the history.

[ntexas]

When I was a boy growing up in the early 60's I had a "Jesse James" toy gun with the holster/belt. As kids, we were fascinated by the Western outlaws and sheriffs. Of course, the stores took advantage of that. I also remember a history lesson in grade school where the teacher talked about the outlaws of the 1800's. It really got the boys interested in history. My grandfather was the sheriff of a Texas county and he was always carrying a gun. He taught me how to shoot and slapped my head when he saw me picking my nose. :) I really enjoy your channel!!!

[rainyinspainy]

I’ve drawn some inspiration partly through watching your videos to start my own historical newspaper group for my town. So once a day I post a newspaper article about something that happened in my hometown usually from the last 130 years or so, and the people who’ve joined seem to love it so far. Thanks for the inspiration!

[jefferyfowler]

I've been to his house a couple times and I recommend anyone to go there. It's very interesting and you can learn so much. Great video JD.

[georgeshaw]

Love your videos, great research and editing, from a old Navy Photojournalist. Always looking forward to your next adventure to vicariously live it along with you.

[rootpower]

I didn't know Jesse's wife and children were in the house when he was killed, this is even more tragic than I imagined. Robert Ford is considered by many to have been a coward and this definitely adds another layer to his cowardice.

[alope]

Was not expecting this to be this good. Even the backing track music is awesome.

[Quegi-mppw]

This THE most informative piece I have ever come across regarding Jesse James. Loved the home museum! Bravo!