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28-585: James Timberlake was born on March 22, 1846, in Platte County, Missouri , to farmer John Timberlake and his wife Patsy Noland. Timberlake remained at home to help on his family farm until 1864, when he joined the cavalry division of the Army of Missouri , under the command of Colonel Alonzo W. Slayback in the American Civil War . Timberlake became a second lieutenant and participated in a number of engagements under

56-561: A Republican and two held by Democrats. All of Platte County is a part of Missouri's 34th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Tony Luetkemeyer (R- Parkville ). All of Platte County is included in Missouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R- Tarkio ) in the U.S. House of Representatives . Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) received more votes,

84-615: A robbery of the Platte City bank, but it was never carried out due to his assassination by Robert Ford on the morning of the raid. On July 19, 1933 Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed by, and engaged in, a shootout with local authorities just south of Platte City at the Red Crown Tourist Court . The Frederick Krause Mansion and Platte County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Platte City

112-461: A total of 5,434, than any candidate from either party in Platte County during the 2008 presidential primary. 39°23′N 94°46′W  /  39.38°N 94.77°W  / 39.38; -94.77 Platte City, Missouri Platte City is a city in and the county seat of Platte County, Missouri , United States. The population was 4,784 at the 2020 census . The city is part of

140-581: Is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 4,691 people, 1,975 households, and 1,174 families living in the city. The population density was 1,299.4 inhabitants per square mile (501.7/km ). There were 2,214 housing units at an average density of 613.3 per square mile (236.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White , 4.6% African American , 0.5% Native American , 1.4% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 1.6% from other races , and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of

168-514: Is land and 6.6 square miles (17 km ) (1.5%) is water. The county's southwestern border with Kansas is formed by the Missouri River . As of the census of 2000, there were 73,781 people, 29,278 households, and 20,231 families residing in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile (68 people/km ). There were 30,902 housing units at an average density of 74 units per square mile (29/km ). The racial makeup of

196-629: Is located along the south side of the Platte River and the Platte Falls Conservation Area lies to the northeast along the flood plain. I-29 passes the east side of the city and Missouri Route 92 serves the city. Tracy lies on the north side of the river flood plain. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.65 square miles (9.45 km ), of which 3.61 square miles (9.35 km )

224-407: Is located in the county, approximately one mile west of Interstate 29 between mile markers 12 and 15. The land for the airport was originally in an unincorporated portion of Platte County before being annexed by Platte City, and eventually Kansas City . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 427 square miles (1,110 km ), of which 420 square miles (1,100 km )

252-609: The Kansas City metropolitan area . Platte City was founded by Zadock "Zed" Martin and was incorporated as a city in September 1843. On December 16, 1861, Colonel W. James Morgan's Union Squad razed Platte City, including the courthouse. The Platte County Fair held annually just outside Platte City began in 1863 and is the oldest continuously operating fair west of the Mississippi River . On April 3, 1882, Jesse James planned

280-508: The U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area . As of the 2020 census , the population was 106,718. Its county seat is Platte City . The county was organized December 31, 1838, from the Platte Purchase , named for the Platte River . ( Platte is derived from the French word for a low, shallow, or intermittent stream.) The Kansas City International Airport

308-465: The Fords would have ten days to apprehend James, or else the pardon and reward would not stand. When Robert Ford killed James on April 3, 1882, Crittenden resented that an apprehension was not made and paid the majority of the reward to Timberlake. Following the death of Jesse James, Timberlake, along with the other conspirators in the mission to assassinate James found their reputations ruined, due in large to

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336-427: The age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under

364-466: The age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 8.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 55,849, and the median income for a family was $ 65,236. Males had a median income of $ 44,310 versus $ 31,005 for females. The per capita income for

392-403: The average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. The median income for a household in the city

420-401: The city. The population density was 1,147.2 inhabitants per square mile (442.9/km ). There were 1,569 housing units at an average density of 465.6 per square mile (179.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% White , 3.34% African American , 0.49% Native American , 0.80% Asian , 1.16% from other races , and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of

448-569: The command of General Joseph O. Shelby . Following the surrender of the Confederate States of America , Timberlake accompanied Shelby and his one thousand-plus men into Mexico to pledge allegiance to Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico . Maximilian declined this offer, but granted land to the troops. In December 1865, Timberlake abandoned his life in Mexico and returned to Missouri to continue farming and raising stock. On November 25, 1874, Timberlake

476-410: The condition that they would receive full pardons and $ 10,000 in reward money, in exchange for the death or imprisonment of the gang's ringleader, Jesse James . Robert Ford directed Timberlake to Adairville , Kentucky , where he arrested Jesse James' cousin, Clarence Hite on February 11, 1882. On March 24, 1882, Timberlake detailed a plan he designed in collaboration with Crittenden, which entailed that

504-545: The county in his two successful elections, and in 2004, Claire McCaskill of Jackson County narrowly won a majority of the county's votes over Republican victor Matt Blunt . While the county has swung to the Republican party, the presence of Kansas City has helped keep the county competitive into the 21st century. Platte County is divided into three legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives , one held by

532-405: The county was $ 26,356. About 3.30% of families and 4.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.70% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over. School districts (all full K-12) include: The Republican Party controls politics at the local level in Platte County. Republicans hold all of the elected positions in the county. However, Governor Jay Nixon carried

560-429: The county was 91.45% White , 3.49% Black or African American , 0.46% Native American , 1.48% Asian , 0.20% Pacific Islander , 1.05% from other races , and 1.87% from two or more races. Approximately 3.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.4% were of German , 12.5% Irish , 12.2% American and 11.4% English ancestry. There were 29,278 households, out of which 34.10% had children under

588-410: The nature in which James was killed. Timberlake, having completed his second term as county sheriff, declined to run for re-election, in favor of running for county collector, but was soundly defeated, thanks to a smear campaign run by supporters of James' cause. He retreated to New Mexico , where he and his brother maintained successful ranches. However, Timberlake returned to Missouri in 1883, when he

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616-458: The outlaws. Timberlake became the primary investigator of the gang and soon gained recognition from Governor Thomas Theodore Crittenden , who claimed Timberlake was largely responsible for the dissolution of the gang in 1882. In January 1882, outlaws Robert Ford , Charles Ford and Dick Liddil surrendered to Timberlake at the Fords' sister, Martha Bolton's residence in Ray County , Missouri, on

644-408: The population. There were 1,486 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and

672-441: The population. There were 1,975 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

700-471: Was $ 46,379, and the median income for a family was $ 52,548. Males had a median income of $ 36,563 versus $ 26,169 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,288. About 4.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. Platte County R-3 School District operates three elementary schools, two middle schools and Platte County High School . Platte City has

728-436: Was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,866 people, 1,486 households, and 1,017 families living in

756-478: Was married to Katie Thomason, the daughter of Grafton Thomason, who was a founder of Liberty , Missouri. In 1876, Timberlake was appointed constable of Liberty, but was discharged in 1878 so that he could be appointed as the new county sheriff . When the James-Younger Gang rose to prominence in the 1870s, Timberlake teamed up with Kansas City's Police commissioner Henry H. Craig to investigate and pursue

784-469: Was reappointed deputy U.S. marshal for the Western District of Missouri by Crittenden. He resigned soon after his wife died, however, and returned to farming and remained working at the stables until he died from an opioid overdose of morphine , prompted by his insomnia , on February 21, 1891. Platte County, Missouri Platte County is a county located in the northwestern portion of

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