That legacy, however, does little to recall the eccentric professor and soldier known to those who served alongside him. Apr 12, 2017 soon after his marriage to mary anna morrison in 1857, the man who would become gen. Both of jacksons grandchildren had several children. Mighty stonewall was my first biography of jackson, and is still my favorite. A biography davis exceptional biography of stonewall jackson breathes new life into the civil war legend and his foot cavalry. Stonewall jackson faq vmi archives virginia military institute. Civil war love letters from stonewall jackson jessica james. Thomas stonewall jackson was one of the best generals during the war and one of the best generals from these united states. Of course this only includes an important few of the. The books title is of course, the name given the actual screech of charging confederate soldiers that sent chills up the spine of yankee soldiers. The civil war journal of stonewall jacksons topographer. The virginia military institute professor living in lexington. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic national hero. Cowans listed a different view of jacksons grave credited to michael miley, suggesting that he may have originally produced this photograph as well.
Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. May 10, 1863 read more about stonewall jacksons death. Discussion two barrels of stonewall jackson medals found in savannah 1894. Stonewall jackson 18241863 contributed by william garrett piston. Stonewall jackson was born thomas jonathan jackson, on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg, virginia, us, to julia beckwith jackson and jonathan jackson. Stonewall jackson was born thomas jonathan jackson on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg then virginia, west virginia. Stonewall jackson biography facts, childhood, life. There are several editions of this, including the first in 1924. A distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general. Feb 18, 1997 one of the most successful civil war books in history, robertsons insightful examination of the life of thomas stonewall jackson has touched the hearts and minds of readers on both sides of the masondixon line.
Learn about the faith and dying moments of stonewall jackson in this excerpt from faith in gods and generals, a companion book to the civil war epic opening today in most cities. It is on the national register and furnished with period pieces including many of jacksons personal possessions. Jan 21, 2018 from reading various books concerning the war between the states, ive seen both sides concur that lt. A few years later his mother became ill and thomas went to live with his uncle. The stonewall jackson house located in lexington is the only home that was ever owned by the general and his wife. He graduated from west point in 1846 and began his career in the artillery as a brevet second lieutenant. The rebel yell, is one of a number of books about thomas j. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a. Biography of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson lord roberts, commanderinchief of the british armies, observed early in the 20 th century. The personal side of thomas stonewalljackson history and.
Stonewall jackson faq vmi archives virginia military. Author claude brown imagines how actual historical events might have played out. He was a very religious man and believed in predestination this helped him with his stonewall like appearance on the battle field. In my opinion stonewall jackson was one of the greatest natural military geniuses the world ever saw. If your local library does not own these books, ask your librarian about interlibrary loan. Lee, was born january 21, 1824, in clarksburg, virginia now west virginia. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 was a confederate general during the american civil war, and the bestknown confederate commander after general robert e. Sep 17, 2017 thomas jonathan jackson was born in clarksburg virginianow west virginia on january 21 1824. Jackson was most commonly known for his strategy and his men who were very skilled. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was born january 21, 1824 in clarksburg, virginia. As a general in the confederate army, stonewall jackson had a profound influence over his. Doak, 2006, compass point books edition, in english. I finished this brilliant biography of stonewall jackson by my favorite virginia. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was one of the most prominent confederate generals during the american civil war.
Two other intriguinglooking relative newcomers i saw on amazon are the recent stonewall jackson. Thomas jackson was born in clarksburg, west virginia on january 21, 1824. May 10th is the anniversary of the death of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. As fervent in the field of battle, so was jackson on his knees in prayer.
Henderson, stonewall jackson and the american civil war. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson. The personal side of thomas stonewalljackson history. Thomas stonewall jackson stonewall jackson, a general for the confederate army died in 1863 due to complications from a gunshot wound thomas. About me thomas jonathan jackson 21 january 182410 may 1863 earned his moniker, stonewall, for his bold stand at the battle of first manassas, saving the confederacy from defeat in the first major engagement of the civil war. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall. Mar 26, 20 one of my favorites is the family and early life of stonewall jackson by george bird cook. Mar 26, 20 my favorite among these shown at the beginning of this thread is the delightful i rode with stonewall by the youngest member of his staff, aide henry kyd douglas, which is often quoted in secondary works since it gives the best picture of jackson on campaign. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times. Jackson himself attributed his achievement to one of his favorite maxims. For a land enamored of ragstoriches tales, he personified the noble concept of rising from humble origins. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. Quoted as a favorite maxim thomas jonathan stonewall jackson in memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson by mary anna jackson. Thomas stonewall jackson 2006 edition open library.
Byron farwells biography of stonewall jackson is a comprehensive account of the life and military career of the famous confederate general. Jackson was not and never claimed to be the author of most of these maxims. Stonewall jackson goodreads meet your next favorite book. Jackson grew up working on a farm and a corngrinding mill in clarksburg, virginia. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. Jackson fought in the mexicanamerican war from 18461848 and received brevets to. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Stonewall brigade civil war tshirt, general stonewall jackson, est.
List of books and articles about stonewall jackson online. Top 25 quotes by stonewall jackson of 51 az quotes. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death, and had a key part in winning many. Below, to celebrate this fine christians memory, ive got 10 totally random facts about him. Stonewall jackson was a west point graduate, veteran of the mexican war 18461848, instructor at the virginia military institute in lexington, and confederate general under robert e. One of the most successful civil war books in history, robertsons insightful examination of the life of thomas stonewall jackson has touched the hearts and minds of readers on both sides of the masondixon line. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Thomas jonathan jackson was born to jonathan and julia jackson on january 21, 1824 at clarksburg, va now wv. His military career includes the valley campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the army of northern virginia, under robert e. Stonewall jackson, byname of thomas jonathan jackson, born january 21, 1824, clarksburg, virginia now in west virginia, u. Few cavalrymen were as farsighted and successful as thomas jonathan stonewall jackson 18241863, who carried a preternatural seriousness and piety with him at all times.
The personal side of thomas stonewalljackson posted by bruce on september 24, 2012 in american civil war, history most students of the american civil war know thomas stonewall jackson as a great general and devout christian but few know him as a family man. Jacksons father, an attorney, died when he was two leaving julia with three small children. Thomas jonathan jackson was born in clarksburg virginianow west virginia on january 21 1824. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. Davis deftly reveals the relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics by accomplishing so much, so often, with so little. Jun 28, 2019 stonewall jackson was born thomas jonathan jackson on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg then virginia, west virginia. Jun 09, 2018 in general stonewall jackson, god found a true man who would stand in the gap. Gwynne, a new biography of stonewall jackson, is a wellwritten look. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, jackson and stonewall jackson quotes. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson is a remarkable book that deserves a place on any list of this centurys best civil war histories. He studied gardening books and particularly liked robert buists the family kitchen. Soon after his marriage to mary anna morrison in 1857, the man who would become gen.
He published the definitive adult biography of stonewall jackson, stonewall jackson. My favorite book on stonewall jackson is by his foremost biographer the. Thomas stonewall jackson essay 1815 words bartleby. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia. Quoted as a favorite maxim thomas jonathan stonewall jackson in memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson by mary anna jackson, prentice presscourier journal, ch. His life changes forever when he receives his appointment to attend west point. In general stonewall jackson, god found a true man who would stand in the gap. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jackson s obsessive eating of lemons and gives a threedimensional account of the profound religious faith frequently caricatured as grim calvinism. His father and sister both died from typhoid fever when he was two years old. Thomas would stay up at night reading borrowed books by the light of those burning pine knots. Jackson was born and raised in western virginia, and his military career, like many future civil war generals. And like stonewalls audacious marches, the book establishes a furious pace.
Jackson, stonewall jackson, by his nephew, thomas jackson arnold. Thomas stonewall jackson is high on my list of people id love to meet if i. Image of thomas stonewall jackson university of north. Feb 12, 2014 the following letters and reminiscences are taking from the book, life and letters of stonewall jackson, which was written by his wife, mary anna jackson. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, american civil war and civil war photos. I was hesitant to read a book about stonewall jackson for the simple reason that i. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. He had a difficult childhood that was full of death. Stonewall speaks is the fictional depiction of the adventurous but brief life of the famous confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Aug 01, 2009 finally got around to doing another one.
One of my favorites is the family and early life of stonewall jackson by george bird cook. His father, a lawyer named jonathan jackson, and his mother, julia beckwith. With good details of stonewall jacksons life from his bravery in the mexican war to his courage in the civil war. After attending the united states military academy at west point, new york, jackson served in the mexicanamerican war from 1846 to 1848. Thomas stonewall jacksons victory at cedar mountain, he stepped out of his tent and saw a. Jackson, stonewall, 18241863 death and burial songs and music popular songs of the day. List of books and articles about stonewall jackson. His favorite subject, besides his concern for her health, was the state of the gardens. Her children were julia jackson christian 18871991, who married edmund r. Thomas stonewall jackson 182463 was a war hero and one of the souths most successful generals during the american civil war 186165. Thomas jonathan jackson 182463 reached the eve of the great american war without revealing any hint that he had the makings of a legend.
Some say, stonewall was one of the greatest generals of the civil war. He was buried in what is now known as the stonewall jackson cemetery. Both strong and tender, the motto of his life was, lord what wilt thou have me to do. Stonewall jackson, frequently labeled the confederate armys most brilliant strategist and righthand man to robert e. Like a stone wall he served with distinction under winfield scott in the mexican war and from 1851 to 1861 taught at the virginia.
Sep 24, 2012 the personal side of thomas stonewalljackson posted by bruce on september 24, 2012 in american civil war, history most students of the american civil war know thomas stonewall jackson as a great general and devout christian but few know him as a family man. I dont remember where got mine but i do remember that it was hard to find. Gwynne, a new biography of stonewall jackson, is a well written look. The hospital was located in an office building on the estate of thomas and mary chandler. The time for war has not yet come, but it will come, and that soon.
Today, thomas jonathan jackson is primarily remembered as stonewall a brilliant tactician with an audacious streak that often brought him triumph on the battlefield. Both of jackson s grandchildren had several children. As gwynne writes, jackson imagined as he was washing that he was cleansing himself in the blood of christ and while dressing, might pray to be cloaked in the saviors. Thomas stonewall jackson facts, bio, and information on. Thomas stonewall jackson was a general for the confederate army during the civil war. From reading various books concerning the war between the states, ive seen both sides concur that lt.
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