This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
Missouri History Today
September 5, 1847
Birthday of expert on military affairs, railroad and bank withdrawals, Jesse James was born in Clay County, Missouri.
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