The James-Younger Gang – Today In Southern History
30 October 1866
30 October 1866
On this date in 1866…
The Southern outlaws known as the James-Younger gang were accused of robbing a bank of $2000 in Lexington, Missouri. Whether they did it or not they had to flee their homes and began their criminal career.
Other Years:
1831 – After leading the bloodiest slave revolt in American history, Nat Turner was apprehended in Southampton County, Virginia.
1862 – A hurricane struck and foundered many of a fleet of 75 federal blockade ships off the North Carolina coast.
1875 – The reconstruction constitution of Missouri was ratified by popular vote.
1979 – Richard Arrington, Jr. was elected the first black mayor of Birmingham, Alabama.
2001 – Michael Jordan returned to the NBA with the Washington Wizards after a 3 1/2 year retirement.
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The James and Youngers were products of Yankee subjugation and outright theft of Southern homes and farms during Occupation (Reconstruction). Had Lincoln not invaded, there would have been no war. Had there been no war, there would have been no James-Younger gang.