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The James–Younger Gang dissolved in 1876, following the capture of the Younger brothers in Minnesota during the unsuccessful attempt to rob the Northfield First National Bank. Three years later, Jesse James organized a new gang, including Clell Miller's brother Ed and the Ford brothers ( Robert and Charles ), and renewed his criminal career.
Younger Brothers, four Midwestern American outlaws of the post-Civil War era—Thomas Coleman (“Cole”; 1844–1916), John (1846–74); James (“Jim”; 1850–1902), and Robert (“Bob”; 1853–89)—who were often allied with Jesse James. As youngsters in Lee’s Summit, Mo., the Youngers were witness to the bloody.
In a 1983 episode of Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983) (Season Nine, Episode 14 - 'The Younger Brothers', Cole was portrayed by Geoffrey Lewis, who had brothers Bart ( Robert Donner) and Lonnie ( Timothy Scott) bungling robberies and kidnappings after fourteen years in prison, then realizing they were no longer up to it.
The Younger brothers took part in an estimated 12 bank robberies, seven train robbers, and four stagecoach robberies, leaving behind at least 11 dead citizens. In the meantime, in March 1874, Jim and John were involved in a shoot-out near Roscoe, Missouri, with Pinkerton Agents.
Sep 20, 2020 · The James-Younger gang eventually disbanded in 1876 after the Younger brothers were captured in Minnesota following the failed robbery of the Northfield First National Bank. In 1879, the James brothers formed a new gang, the James gang, which included the Ford brothers Charles and Robert Ford.
Oct 19, 2006 · During their outlaw careers, the James brothers and the Younger brothers dealt in fine-blooded stock, raced thoroughbreds and rode beautiful American Saddlebreds. All were expert horsemen, always paying careful attention to their animals, which were essential tools of their ‘business.’
The gang consisted of the James brothers, Jesse James and his older brother Alexander Franklin “Frank” James. Sometimes the Younger brothers, Jim, John, Bob and Cole Younger would join the gang temporarily. Other members would be part of the gang at one time or another.
