Jim Younger

Criminal

Birthday January 15, 1848

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Missouri

DEATH DATE Oct 19, 1902 (54)

About

American outlaw who was a member of the famed James-Younger gang, a group of criminals who robbed banks and trains.

Before Fame

He was a member of the Confederate Army during the Civil War and was captured by the Union Army.

Trivia

He was portrayed by Keith Carradine in the 1980 film The Long Riders.

Family Life

He committed suicide after he found out that the terms of his parole denied him the privilege of being married.

Associated With

Legendary outlaw Jesse James was also a member of the James-Younger gang.