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. Sep 17, 2017 thomas jonathan jackson was born in clarksburg virginianow west virginia on january 21 1824. 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. The rebel yell, is one of a number of books about thomas j. 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. Byron farwells biography of stonewall jackson is a comprehensive account of the life and military career of the famous confederate general. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was one of the most prominent confederate generals during the american civil war. And like stonewalls audacious marches, the book establishes a furious pace. Stonewall jackson goodreads meet your next favorite book.
Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson. He was buried in what is now known as the stonewall jackson cemetery. Stonewall jackson biography facts, childhood, life. The personal side of thomas stonewalljackson history. List of books and articles about stonewall jackson online. Cowans listed a different view of jacksons grave credited to michael miley, suggesting that he may have originally produced this photograph as well.
Doak, 2006, compass point books edition, in english. Thomas stonewall jackson was one of the best generals during the war and one of the best generals from these united states. 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. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, american civil war and civil war photos. Thomas jonathan jackson was born in clarksburg virginianow west virginia on january 21 1824. Henderson, stonewall jackson and the american civil war. 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. Once i started reading the biography, i couldnt put it down, mainly because of the authors easytoread style given that battles need to be described in reasonable detail. Thomas stonewall jackson essay 1815 words bartleby. Jan 21, 2018 from reading various books concerning the war between the states, ive seen both sides concur that lt.
Jacksons father, an attorney, died when he was two leaving julia with three small children. Thomas jonathan jackson was born to jonathan and julia jackson on january 21, 1824 at clarksburg, va now wv. His father, a lawyer named jonathan jackson, and his mother, julia beckwith. Civil war love letters from stonewall jackson jessica james. Thomas stonewall jackson 2006 edition open library. As a general in the confederate army, stonewall jackson had a profound influence over his. 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.
The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. My favorite book on stonewall jackson is by his foremost biographer the. Thomas stonewall jackson is high on my list of people id love to meet if i. 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. With good details of stonewall jacksons life from his bravery in the mexican war to his courage in the civil war. The civil war journal of stonewall jacksons topographer. Thomas stonewall jackson 182463 was a war hero and one of the souths most successful generals during the american civil war 186165. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. Image of thomas stonewall jackson university of north. 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. 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. Gwynne, a new biography of stonewall jackson, is a well written look. Thomas jackson was born in clarksburg, west virginia on january 21, 1824.
Mar 26, 20 one of my favorites is the family and early life of stonewall jackson by george bird cook. As fervent in the field of battle, so was jackson on his knees in prayer. Jun 09, 2018 in general stonewall jackson, god found a true man who would stand in the gap. List of books and articles about stonewall jackson. Both strong and tender, the motto of his life was, lord what wilt thou have me to do. 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. For a land enamored of ragstoriches tales, he personified the noble concept of rising from humble origins. The hospital was located in an office building on the estate of thomas and mary chandler.
There are several editions of this, including the first in 1924. A few years later his mother became ill and thomas went to live with his uncle. Top 25 quotes by stonewall jackson of 51 az quotes. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. Stonewall jackson thomas jonathan jackson, 182463, confederate general, b.
Jackson was not and never claimed to be the author of most of these maxims. Both of jackson s grandchildren had several children. The virginia military institute professor living in lexington. Thomas stonewall jackson was a general for the confederate army during the civil war. Stonewall jackson was born thomas jonathan jackson, on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg, virginia, us, to julia beckwith jackson and jonathan jackson. May 10th is the anniversary of the death of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Jackson was born and raised in western virginia, and his military career, like many future civil war generals. Jackson himself attributed his achievement to one of his favorite maxims. If your local library does not own these books, ask your librarian about interlibrary loan. Jackson grew up working on a farm and a corngrinding mill in clarksburg, virginia. In my opinion stonewall jackson was one of the greatest natural military geniuses the world ever saw. 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.
Of course this only includes an important few of the. 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. Two other intriguinglooking relative newcomers i saw on amazon are the recent stonewall jackson. A distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general. Leehe embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous. Discussion two barrels of stonewall jackson medals found in savannah 1894. 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. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. The stonewall jackson house located in lexington is the only home that was ever owned by the general and his wife. He studied gardening books and particularly liked robert buists the family kitchen. Today, thomas jonathan jackson is primarily remembered as stonewall a brilliant tactician with an audacious streak that often brought him triumph on the battlefield.
Biography of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson lord roberts, commanderinchief of the british armies, observed early in the 20 th century. He published the definitive adult biography of stonewall jackson, stonewall jackson. Jun 28, 2019 stonewall jackson was born thomas jonathan jackson on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg then virginia, west virginia. His father and sister both died from typhoid fever when he was two years old. Mighty stonewall was my first biography of jackson, and is still my favorite. Both of jacksons grandchildren had several children. Quoted as a favorite maxim thomas jonathan stonewall jackson in memoirs of stonewall jackson by his widow, mary anna jackson by mary anna jackson. After attending the united states military academy at west point, new york, jackson served in the mexicanamerican war from 1846 to 1848. As much as any person in the confederate pantheoneven robert e. Stonewall jackson, byname of thomas jonathan jackson, born january 21, 1824, clarksburg, virginia now in west virginia, u. A biography davis exceptional biography of stonewall jackson breathes new life into the civil war legend and his foot cavalry. Stonewall jackson was born thomas jonathan jackson on january 21, 1824, in clarksburg then virginia, west virginia. Apr 12, 2017 soon after his marriage to mary anna morrison in 1857, the man who would become gen.
Jackson was most commonly known for his strategy and his men who were very skilled. One of my favorites is the family and early life of stonewall jackson by george bird cook. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, jackson and stonewall jackson quotes. Stonewall jackson faq vmi archives virginia military institute. Robertson is encyclopedic, and adds many previously unavailable sources, but dr. He was a very religious man and believed in predestination this helped him with his stonewall like appearance on the battle field. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was born january 21, 1824 in clarksburg, virginia.
He graduated from west point in 1846 and began his career in the artillery as a brevet second lieutenant. Jackson, stonewall jackson, by his nephew, thomas jackson arnold. I was hesitant to read a book about stonewall jackson for the simple reason that i. 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.
Lee, was born january 21, 1824, in clarksburg, virginia now west virginia. 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. Her children were julia jackson christian 18871991, who married edmund r. Stonewall speaks is the fictional depiction of the adventurous but brief life of the famous confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. His favorite subject, besides his concern for her health, was the state of the gardens. The personal side of thomas stonewalljackson history and. I finished this brilliant biography of stonewall jackson by my favorite virginia. Aug 01, 2009 finally got around to doing another one. Like a stone wall he served with distinction under winfield scott in the mexican war and from 1851 to 1861 taught at the virginia. Thomas stonewall jackson facts, bio, and information on. The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall.
That legacy, however, does little to recall the eccentric professor and soldier known to those who served alongside him. Some say, stonewall was one of the greatest generals of the civil war. Jackson, stonewall, 18241863 death and burial songs and music popular songs of the day. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times. He had a difficult childhood that was full of death. Thomas stonewall jackson stonewall jackson, a general for the confederate army died in 1863 due to complications from a gunshot wound thomas. Below, to celebrate this fine christians memory, ive got 10 totally random facts about him. It is on the national register and furnished with period pieces including many of jacksons personal possessions.
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. Only 39 years old when he died, this amazing confederate general is respected by northerners and southerners alike. During his formative years, jackson lived with a variety of relatives but spent the majority of time at his uncles mill in jacksons mills. 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. 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. 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. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. May 10, 1863 read more about stonewall jacksons death. Davis deftly reveals the relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics by accomplishing so much, so often, with so little. Author claude brown imagines how actual historical events might have played out. Thomas stonewall jacksons victory at cedar mountain, he stepped out of his tent and saw a. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall. He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. Soon after his marriage to mary anna morrison in 1857, the man who would become gen.
From reading various books concerning the war between the states, ive seen both sides concur that lt. In general stonewall jackson, god found a true man who would stand in the gap. His life changes forever when he receives his appointment to attend west point. 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. Gwynne, a new biography of stonewall jackson, is a wellwritten look. Stonewall jackson, frequently labeled the confederate armys most brilliant strategist and righthand man to robert e. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia. Thomas jonathan jackson 182463 reached the eve of the great american war without revealing any hint that he had the makings of a legend. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a.
Jackson fought in the mexicanamerican war from 18461848 and received brevets to. The time for war has not yet come, but it will come, and that soon. Stonewall jackson 18241863 contributed by william garrett piston. Stonewall jackson faq vmi archives virginia military. Stonewall brigade civil war tshirt, general stonewall jackson, est.
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