History of Cole Younger in Timeline
Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger was an American Confederate guerrilla during the Civil War and subsequently a prominent outlaw leader with the James-Younger Gang. As the eldest of the Younger brothers, including Jim, John, and Bob, all members of the notorious gang, Cole played a central role in their criminal activities, which included bank robberies, train robberies, and other violent crimes across the Midwest during the late 19th century. He was eventually captured following a failed robbery in Northfield, Minnesota, and spent many years in prison. After his release, he toured with a Wild West show, and later settled down, attempting to rehabilitate his image before his death.
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July 10, 1901: Cole and Jim Younger Paroled
On July 10, 1901, Cole Younger and Jim Younger were paroled from prison with the assistance of the prison warden after donating money for the creation of 'Prison Mirror', one of the first prison newspapers in the US.
October 19, 1902: Jim Younger's Suicide
On October 19, 1902, Jim Younger committed suicide in a hotel room in St. Paul, Minnesota.
1903: Cole Younger Joins Wild West Show
In 1903, Cole Younger lectured and toured the south with Frank James in a wild west show called The Cole Younger and Frank James Wild West Company.
August 21, 1912: Cole Younger Declares Conversion to Christianity
On August 21, 1912, Cole Younger publicly declared that he had become a Christian and had repented for his past criminal activities.
August 1913: Cole Younger Baptized
In August 1913, Cole Younger was baptized at Lee's Summit Christian Church.
March 21, 1916: Death of Cole Younger
On March 21, 1916, Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger, former Confederate guerrilla and outlaw leader with the James–Younger Gang, died.
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