James Timberlake

Deceased Person

1846 – 1891

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Who was James Timberlake?

James H. Timberlake was an American law enforcement officer, Civil War soldier, farmer and rancher who served as a deputy U.S. marshal for the Western District of Missouri. Timberlake is best known for being the chief enforcer and investigator against the James-Younger Gang, beginning in the 1870s, which culminated in the death of the outlaw Jesse James on April 3, 1882, at the hands of Robert Ford.

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Born
Mar 22, 1846
Platte County
Died
Feb 21, 1891
Liberty

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on July 23, 2013

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