Robert James Baker and Ida Jones Saline CO IL

I am researching my Mom's family in Saline County Illinois. Her father was Ralph J. BAKER, the third born son of Robert James BAKER and his wife Ida (JONES) Baker. Robert and Ida had nine children; Bert, Sadie, Charles, Loyd, Ralph, Neal, Bonnie, Archie and Midge. The family lived in the Eldorado area for many years. There are some old family stories that I would like to determine if fact or fiction involving the "James Gang" and the Baker family home.
Rory Bowers
bowersark@centurytel.net