Zerelda Mimms James born Zerelda Amanda Mimms (July 21, 1845–November 13, 1900, age 55) was the first cousin and wife of Jesse James. Her father, pastor John Wilson Mimms, was married to Mary James, sister of Robert S. James, Jesse's father.
They married on April 24, 1874, while the James-Younger gang was still in full swing. Jesse was first of the Jameses and Youngers to be married.
They had four children:
- Jesse Edward "Tim" James (born August 31, 1875 and died March 26, 1951)
- Twins Gould and Montgomery James (born February 28, 1878 and died in infancy)
- Mary Susan James (born June 17, 1879 and died October 11, 1935)[1]
References
- ^ "Henry Lafayette BARR/Mary Susan JAMES". STRAY LEAVES, A JAMES FAMILY IN AMERICA SINCE 1650. http://www.ericjames.org/html/fam/fam08580.htm. Retrieved on 2009-03-23.
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