Cole Younger

Cole Younger

Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger (January 15, 1844 - March 21, 1916) was an American Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War and later an outlaw with the James-Younger gang. He was the eldest brother of Jim, John and Bob Younger.

Read more about Cole Younger:  Early Life, Civil War, Bandit Career, Downfall of The Gang, Films

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