Jesse James alias Howard?

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Jesse James alias Howard?

Does anyone know who the Howard family was that Jesse James used the alias from? The ballad was ...The dirty coward that shot Mr. Howard put Jesse James in the grave. I am a Howard and when I was young, I was told it was a relative that Jesse James had camped on their land.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Jesse James was actually living under the assumed name of "Tom Howard" when he rented a house at 1318 Lafayette street, ? .The dirty little coward who shot Mr Howard ( Jesse James ?) was Bob Ford, Have a look at the link, but I cannot find who the name of Howard rightfully belongs to sorry I cant help on this one it's an excellent question. I cant wait for the answer to be posted.
http://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/history/je...