Zerelda Mimms
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Zeralda Mimms James born Zeralda Amanda Mimms (21 July 1845 - 13 November 1900) was the first cousin and wife of Jesse James. Her father, pastor John Wilson Mimms was married to Mary James, sister of Robert James, Jesse's father.
They married on the 24 April 1874, whilst the James Younger gang was still in full swing. Jesse was first of the James and Youngers to be married.
They had four children:
- Jesse Edward "Tim" James (born August 31, 1875)
- Gould and Montgomery James (born and died February 28, 1878)
- Mary Susan James (born June 17, 1879)
