RJ Pastore uncovered evidence of Jesse James attending a rebel meeting in the Western Historical Manuscripts Collection archives at Mizzou. This roster was kept by the official Sargent of Arms at the annual Quantrill reunions. The meeting of CSA partisan rangers who served with Captain William Clark Quantrill was held in Oak Grove, MO. Jesse James’ name is clearly listed on the roster of 1924 attendees.
1924 Reunion Roster
Western Historical manuscript Collection
University of Missouri – Columbia
Jesse can be seen standing with someone in the back row on the left side. All we can make out is Jesse’s signature bearded disguise as his cousin, Jere Miah James. But here among his family of Confederate brothers he was, Jesse James.
- Quantrill Reunion
Oak Grove, MO 1924