Robert Newton "Bob" Ford (January 31, 1862 – June 8, 1892) was an American outlaw best known for killing his gang leader Jesse James in April 1882, to collect a reward. For about a year, Ford and his older brother Charles performed paid re-enactments of the killing at publicity events. Later he drifted around the West, operating saloons and dance halls.
Robert newton ford was an American outlaw best known for killing his gang leader Jesse James in 1882 to collect a reward. Ford and his older brother Charles Ford performed re-enactments of the killing for publicity. 