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This is a newspaper article about Ann Gadsby and her infamous father.Jim claimed to have been a part of the Jesse James gang in the USA, before moving to the Buffalo Lake area. His nickname, while riding with the gang, was "Long Haired Jim" because of the way he wore his hair.
Whenever he got to drinking, he would tell the tales of this part of his life. His association with the James gang was corroberated by a stranger, who recognized him one time in a bar.
This stranger said that he used to keep a stopping place where the James Gang would often stop at, and that Jim Gadsby indeed was one of them.
From other accounts, it seems that James did take care of the gang's horses, but may not have actually taken part in their robberies.
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Newspaper Article about Anne, Jim Gadsby's Daughter's Burial.1900
Near Mirror, Alberta
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Another newspaper article about Annie Gadsby, Jim's daughter. This article was written after the death of Annie, and tells basically the same story.Both Jim and his wife, Mary, along with their daughter, Annie are buried here in the Mirror cemetery.
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The Gadsby Sisters1900
Near Lamerton, Alberta
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Jim's wife, Mary (Root) and her sisters.Mary was a full blooded Cree, who was raised by her aunt, after her parents were killed.
Mary Gadsby is the lady on the right, bottom row
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Fanny Gadsby1900
Near Lamerton, Alberta
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Fanny Gadsby, one of Jim's daughters.Fanny and her sisters, Ann and Mary, and their brother, James all lived in the Lamerton district all their lives, and raised a large herd of Angus cattle.
After James died, Ann and Fanny continued to farm for many years.
After Jim Gadsby's death, many wanted his guns, and tried to pursuade the family to sell them. Fanny became tired of the harassment and buried the guns, so no one could find them.
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John Gadsby Forking Hay1900
Near Lamerton, Alberta
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John Gadsby, one of Jim's sons, forking hay.John died at the age of 29.
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James Gadsby Jr. (Nappy)1900
Near Lamerton, Alberta
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James Gadsby Jr. (Nappy)23
Nappy Gadsby at Forrest DeVore's Sawmill1900
Near Lamerton, Alberta
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Nappy Gadsby again, working at Forrest DeVore's sawmill.His father, Jim Gadsby Sr., also ran a sawmill.
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Jim Gadsby's Threshing Outfit1900
Near Lamerton, Alberta
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