Jesse James

1847–1882 (age 35)

Outlaw

Biography

Jesse James remains a figure of enduring fascination, a man who lived by his own code after the traumas of war and whose actions left a complicated mark on the American West.

While contentious legends surround him, the Mount Olivet Cemetery now provides a peaceful resting place where visitors can reflect on the turbulent chapters of his life and the broader healing of the nation.