Western Outlaw. Born Charles Wilson Ford, together with his brother Bob Ford, he was a member of Jesse James' gang. Although he was not a noted figure in James' Gang, he did participate in the Blue Cut, Missouri, train robbery in September 1881. With brother Robert, he was involved in the conspiracy to kill Jesse James and witnessed Bob shooting James on April 3, 1882. Charged with first degree murder, Charlie was sentenced to hang but was pardoned by Missouri Governor Tom Crittenden. Afterwards branded as cowards, it was rumored that Jesse's brother Frank James was searching for both him and brother Bob, with plans of mortal revenge. For the next two years, Charlie moved from town to town, changing his name several times. No longer able to stand it, he committed suicide on May 4, 1884.
Western Outlaw. Born Charles Wilson Ford, together with his brother Bob Ford, he was a member of Jesse James' gang. Although he was not a noted figure in James' Gang, he did participate in the Blue Cut, Missouri, train robbery in September 1881. With brother Robert, he was involved in the conspiracy to kill Jesse James and witnessed Bob shooting James on April 3, 1882. Charged with first degree murder, Charlie was sentenced to hang but was pardoned by Missouri Governor Tom Crittenden. Afterwards branded as cowards, it was rumored that Jesse's brother Frank James was searching for both him and brother Bob, with plans of mortal revenge. For the next two years, Charlie moved from town to town, changing his name several times. No longer able to stand it, he committed suicide on May 4, 1884.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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