“Zee” Mimms was born on July 21, 1845, in Logan, Kentucky, to Pastor John W. Mimms and Mary James Mimms. Zerelda was one of twelve children. Her mother was the sister of Robert James, Jesse James‘ father, making them first cousins. She was more commonly called Zee, named for Jesse’s mother. This, however, did not … Continue reading Zee James – Jesse’s “Poor” Wife