Zerelda Elizabeth Cole James Simms Samuel

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Zerelda Elizabeth Cole James Simms Samuel (January 29, 1825 – February 10, 1911) was the mother of famous outlaws Frank James and Jesse James. Zerelda Cole married Robert Sallee James on December 28, 1841. on September 25, 1852, she married Benjamin A. Simms was a wealthy neighbour farmer. Zerelda was married a third time to Dr. Reuben Samuel, on September 25, 1855.