Cole Younger

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Cole Younger


Here for your consideration is an old picture of Cole Younger. Cole was an infamous member of the James - Younger gang. He rode with Jesse James, and was captured a raider in the Civil War. Younger joined the notorious bushwhacker leader William Clarke Quantrill in the Civil War. On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger gang attempted to rob a bank in Northfield, Minnesota. Cole Younger and his brother Bob would both later say that they selected the bank because of its connection to two former Union generals and Radical Republican politicians, Benjamin Butler and Adelbert Ames. Cole was captured and pleaded guilty to avoid hanging. Cole Younger died March 21, 1916 The photograph presents Cole Younger. We have created this collection of illustrations primarily to serve as a valuable educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com. Image ID# 8C02EA38