March 1st 1936. The death of Perry Samuel was noted in the Kansas City Star. The story, with a Liberty dateline, described him as an "aide" to Frank & Jesse James. Perry is believed to be the son of Dr. Ruben Samuel, step-father to Frank & Jesse, & former slave of the family's, Charlotte.
He is buried at Fairview cemetery in Liberty, Missouri. However, his grave is unmarked and the exact location is unknown.
~ Per the Jesse James Farm & Museum, Kearney MO
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Perry Samuel (September 15, 1868- March 1, 1938), was born on the farm of Doctor Reuben Samuel in Clay County, Missouri. He is widely believed to have been the illegitimate son of Dr. Samuel by a former slave, Charlotte. Reuben Samuel's wife Zerelda, whose sons by a former marriage were outlaws Frank and Jesse James, would later state that she adopted Perry. However, the 1880 census lists Perry Samuel as a servant. Perry Samuel died of a coronary occulusion on March 1, 1938 in Clay County, Missouri.
He is buried at Fairview cemetery in Liberty, Missouri. However, his grave is unmarked and the exact location is unknown.
~ Per the Jesse James Farm & Museum, Kearney MO
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Perry Samuel (September 15, 1868- March 1, 1938), was born on the farm of Doctor Reuben Samuel in Clay County, Missouri. He is widely believed to have been the illegitimate son of Dr. Samuel by a former slave, Charlotte. Reuben Samuel's wife Zerelda, whose sons by a former marriage were outlaws Frank and Jesse James, would later state that she adopted Perry. However, the 1880 census lists Perry Samuel as a servant. Perry Samuel died of a coronary occulusion on March 1, 1938 in Clay County, Missouri.
March 1st 1936. The death of Perry Samuel was noted in the Kansas City Star. The story, with a Liberty dateline, described him as an "aide" to Frank & Jesse James. Perry is believed to be the son of Dr. Ruben Samuel, step-father to Frank & Jesse, & former slave of the family's, Charlotte.
He is buried at Fairview cemetery in Liberty, Missouri. However, his grave is unmarked and the exact location is unknown.
~ Per the Jesse James Farm & Museum, Kearney MO
*************************Wikipedia
Perry Samuel (September 15, 1868- March 1, 1938), was born on the farm of Doctor Reuben Samuel in Clay County, Missouri. He is widely believed to have been the illegitimate son of Dr. Samuel by a former slave, Charlotte. Reuben Samuel's wife Zerelda, whose sons by a former marriage were outlaws Frank and Jesse James, would later state that she adopted Perry. However, the 1880 census lists Perry Samuel as a servant. Perry Samuel died of a coronary occulusion on March 1, 1938 in Clay County, Missouri.
He is buried at Fairview cemetery in Liberty, Missouri. However, his grave is unmarked and the exact location is unknown.
~ Per the Jesse James Farm & Museum, Kearney MO
*************************Wikipedia
Perry Samuel (September 15, 1868- March 1, 1938), was born on the farm of Doctor Reuben Samuel in Clay County, Missouri. He is widely believed to have been the illegitimate son of Dr. Samuel by a former slave, Charlotte. Reuben Samuel's wife Zerelda, whose sons by a former marriage were outlaws Frank and Jesse James, would later state that she adopted Perry. However, the 1880 census lists Perry Samuel as a servant. Perry Samuel died of a coronary occulusion on March 1, 1938 in Clay County, Missouri.
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