Robert S. James
| Robert S. James | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Robert Sallee James July 17, 1818 Lickskillet, Logan County, Kentucky |
| Died | August 18, 1850 (aged 32) Placerville, California |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Spouse(s) | Zerelda James |
| Children | Frank, Robert, Jesse, Susan |
Reverend Robert Sallee James (July 17, 1818 – August 18, 1850) was one of the founders of William Jewell College in 1849 in Liberty, Missouri and father of the outlaws Frank and Jesse James.
Robert Sallee James was born near Big Whippoorwill Creek at Lickskillet, Logan County, Kentucky. He was the son of John M. James (1775-1827) and Mary "Polly" James (née Poor, 1790-1827). His grandfather, William James (1754-1805), came to Goochland County, Virginia, from the village of King's Stanley in Gloucestershire, England, in the late 18th century. Through his mother Robert was also a descendant of Jamestowne Society qualifying ancestor Dr. John Woodson. Woodson, an Oxford-educated surgeon, arrived at Jamestown, Virginia in April 1619 from Devon in the service of Colony of Virginia Governor George Yeardley. Robert's maternal grandfather Robert Poor served as a Cornet (military rank) in the Revolutionary War.
Robert married Zerelda Cole on December 28, 1841. His children were Alexander Franklin, Robert, Jesse and Susan Lavenia. He attended Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky, graduating in 1843 with honors and a Bachelor of Arts. The family soon relocated to Clay County, Missouri, where Zerelda's mother and stepfather were living, but Robert commuted back to Kentucky and eventually received a Master of Arts from Georgetown. He was considered a gifted student and a skilled orator.
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