Historical Marker

Marriage Place of Parents of Frank and Jesse James

Zerelda Cole and Robert James were married in this house on December 28, 1841. The house belonged to Zerelda's uncle and guardian, James Lindsay. Zerelda and Robert met while Robert was a Baptist ministry student at Georgetown College. Presented by John Waymond Barber.

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Parents of Frank and Jesse James - Zerelda and Robert James in 1842 moved to Kearney, Missouri, where they had 4 children. Two of their sons became well known as notorious outlaws Frank and Jesse James, who visited Scott Co. relatives during their outlaw years. A. Frankin (Frank) James was born Jan. 10, 1843, and Jesse Woodson James was born Sept. 5, 1847.