James Earp

James Cooksey Earp (June 28, 1841 – January 25, 1926) was a lesser known older brother of Old West lawman Virgil Earp and lawman/gambler Wyatt Earp. Unlike his brothers, he was a saloon-keeper and was not present at the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881.

James Cooksey Earp
Born(1841-06-28)June 28, 1841
Hartford, Ohio County
Kentucky, USA
DiedJanuary 25, 1926(1926-01-25) (aged 84)
San Bernardino, California
Resting placeMountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino
Occupation(s)Soldier, saloon-keeper
SpouseNellie "Bessie" Ketchum
Parent(s)Nicholas Porter Earp and his second wife, Virginia Ann Cooksey
RelativesSiblings Newton, Mariah Ann, James, Virgil, Martha, Wyatt, Morgan, Warren, Virginia Ann, and Douglas Earp
Military Service
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnion Army
Years of service1861-63
RankPrivate
Unit17th Illinois Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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