Richard Gooch
I was saddened to hear of the Passing of Richard Gooch, who I had met for the first time at the James Farm reunion in Kearny Missouri on the 4th of October 2025. Richard had given his speech about Frank James and the final years of Franks life. He told us that he was in the process or writing a book about the James gang and told us that it was at the publisher and he could not get it before the reunion. I was also very flattered when he complimented me on my presentation about the train robbery in Adair Iowa.
Richard also told me that he had worked for the James museum for many years. It was honor to meet Richard. May he rest in peace.
at the James Farm Reunion on October 4th, 2025
The James Farm 2025, photo by the Author
A memory of Richard Gooch
The Farm has added a new feature! Richard Gooch, who looks like a pioneer, sits on the porch in a rocking chair and tells visitors stories about the farm and its inhabitants. That is a great feature!
-Bryan Ivlow James Farm Newsletter
We were saddened to learn about the passing of Richard Gooch. Richard retired from a career in law enforcement and then found his second calling in life working at the Jesse James Birthplace. Richard just made a presentation on October 4, 2025 at the Friends of the James Farm annual event. Richard was hoping to have the book he wrote about the James Gang available at the presentation, however the publishing company was running behind. He was also working on a second book about Frank James. Richard we hope you find Jesse and Frank and ask them all the questions you wanted to know. We will miss you.
-Posted by the James Farm
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