![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7a/James_Timberlake.jpg/640px-James_Timberlake.jpg&w=640&q=50)
James Timberlake
American lawman (1846–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James H. Timberlake (March 22, 1846 – February 21, 1891) 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.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
James Timberlake | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Born | James H. Timberlake (1846-03-22)March 22, 1846 Platte County, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | February 21, 1891(1891-02-21) (aged 44) |
Occupation(s) | Lawman, rancher, farmer, soldier |
Years active | 1876–1882 |
Known for | Pursuing the James-Younger Gang |
Opponents | |
Spouse | Katie Thomason |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1864 |
Rank | ![]() |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Close