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Ethel Rose James (1908-1991) was the last living granddaughter of Jessie James. She was also the fourth great-granddaughter of pioneer Daniel Boone.

Life and Marriage
Ethel was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Jessie Edward "Tim" James, and Stella McGowan James. Her family relocated to Missouri, where she completed her schooling, and then moved on to live in different parts of California. In California she worked in a Federal Reserve Bank, and then operated a coffee shop with her sisters near MGM Studios in Culver City. in 1937, Ethel married Calvin Tildan Owens. Ethel Rose James died on December 21, 1991 in her home in Huntington Beach, California.

Jesse James Artifacts
After her husbands death, Ethel moved to a smaller home with all of the artifacts that the James family had collected. She had heirlooms hidden in her home such as Jesse James' Spurs, Wallet, Coin Purse, Horse Bridle, Boot Brush, Neck Warmer, Cartridge Belt, and Clothing. Tucked Underneath Cans of Corn and Beans in her Kitchen were the Boots Jesse James Wore the Day he was Shot to Death by Robert Ford in 1882. A Winchester Rifle, a Colt Revolver and a Shotgun were Stashed with other Keepsakes behind a Fake Fireplace in the Den. She eventually became afraid that people were going to want to steal them from her and loaned them out to the Jesse James Museum in Kearney, MO.