The Missouri Partisan Ranger - Jim & Cole Younger

Jim & Cole Younger

Bob, Jim, Cole and sister Henrietta Younger

JAMES HENRY "JIM" YOUNGER, brother of Coleman. Joined Quantrill in 1864 at age 16. Then went to Kentucky with Quantrill. Surrendered by Capt. Henry Porter to Capt. Young, US Army, at Samuel's Depot, Nelson County, Kentucky, on July 26, 1865.

Captured by posse after Northfield, MN, robbery. Sent to penitentiary. Requested parole October 13, 1902. It was refused. Found dead at Reardon Hotel, St. Paul, MN, of bullet wound in head, October 19, 1902.

THOMAS COLMAN "COLE" YOUNGER, brother to Jim. Father was killed in 1861 by Captain Walley, 5th MO Militia Cavalry. Joined Quantrill with John Jarrette in October of 1861 at age 18.
Cole was at Independence, Lawrence and Baxter Springs. After the war, Cole was captured on Northfield, MN, robbery, Sept 7, 1876.
Wounded severely in Northfield, MN robbery. Served 25 years in prison at Stillwater, MN. Died at Lee's Summit, MO, March 21, 1916. On Roster of July 6, 1862.

The Youngers will probably always be most famous as part of the James - Younger Gang who were credited with many robberies. It is difficult to pin point the exact number of robberies as well as the amount liberated at each event. The gang members and families later exaggerated and the banks, trains, and stages tended to under report the amount. The authorities later admitted, they were concerned that accurate reporting which could lead to other advantageous activities and enterprising young men.

Cole Younger's Grave
Lee's Summit Historical Cemetary, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Jim Younger's Grave
Lee's Summit Historical Cemetary, Lee's Summit, Missouri