Robert Ford Robert Ford was made infamous for his murder of the legendary Jesse James. This act, which earned him the nickname "The Dirty Little Coward," and has been captured in song, happened on April 3, 1882. Robert and his brother, Charlie, were both members of Jesse's gang and were invited to be guests in Jesse's home. After having breakfast, Jesse took off his guns while he and his visitors went into the living room. Jesse noticed …showed first 75 words of 489 total…

…showed last 75 words of 489 total…a shotgun that had been sawed off and shot Ford with both barrels. Robert was killed instantly. He was buried in Creed and then later moved to a new burial site in his home state of Missouri. "Owlhoots of the Old West." Feb 09, 2003 <http:// www.mtnguy.com/owlhoots/ford.htm> Odie B. Faulk, "James, Jesse," World Book Online Americas Edition, <http://www.aolsvc.aol.com/ar?/na/ar/co/ar285140.htm, Feb 09, 2003