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	Stonewall Jackson
		Jackson had not at any time of his life yielded to the vices, and was in all habits strictly moral, but had given no particular attention to the duties enjoined by the church.
		The only special incident occurring amidst the educational and domestic life of Major Jackson, which flowed on serenely from this hour, was the summons of the cadets of the Institute by Governor Letcher, to proceed to Harper's Ferry on the occasion of the raid of John Brown in 1859.
		Jackson's valuable service was given to Virginia in the occupation of Harper's Ferry and several subsequent small affairs, but his fame became general from the battle of First Manassas.
	www.sonofthesouth.net /leefoundation/Stonewall_Jackson.htm (1264 words)

	Stonewall Jackson Civil War Confederate General
		Jackson's military feats had elevated him to near mythical proportions, in both North and South, when in the midst of one of his most brilliant maneuvers, he was mistakenly shot by his own men on the night of May 2, 1863 at the The Battle of Chancellorsville.
		Jackson displayed ineffective leadership which stood in stark contrast to the brilliance of the Shenandoah Valley campaign; the reasons for this uncharacteristic military failure is still debated among Jackson scholars.
		Stonewall" Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest of the Confederate commanders of the Civil War.
	americancivilwar.com /south/stonewall_jackson.html (2193 words)

	Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Though opposed to secession, Jackson, like many of the leading citizens of the South, was equally opposed to the coercion of the Southern States; and, therefore, promptly offered his services to the State of Virginia when war was declared against it, believing that his first and highest loyalty was to his native State.
		At this session there was chartered the Stonewall Jackson Training School, one of the greatest institutions of its kind in America, and certainly the name it bears is an appropriate and inspiring one for the 500 boys enrolled there.
		General Jackson's life was representative of the simple virtues for which the South was noted - honesty in thought, speech, and action, freedom from sordid ambition for wealth or notoriety, a high sense of honor and chivalry, unselfish patriotism, and benevolence toward his fellow men.
	www.wvculture.org /history/civilwar/jacksonstonewall01.html (1843 words)

	Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson was one of the finest officers in the Confederate army, a consummate professional who, though a strict disciplinarian, earned the respect and loyalty of all who served with him.
		Jackson was born in Virginia (in a region that is now West Virginia) in 1824; he was orphaned as a youngster and raised by an uncle.
		Jackson's first taste of combat was in the Mexican War; under John B. Magruder, he fought with distinction in numerous battles, including Vera Cruz, Contreras and Chapultepec, and won two brevets.
	stonewall.hut.ru /leaders/jackson.htm (956 words)

	Stonewall Jackson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was of Scots-Irish descent, and the great-grandson of John Jackson and Elizabeth Cummins.
		Stonewall Jackson was the third child of Julia Beckwith (née Neale) Jackson (1798 – 1831) and Jonathan Jackson (1790 – 1826), an attorney.
		Jackson began his U.S. Army career as a brevet second lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Artillery Regiment and was sent to fight in the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stonewall_Jackson (4843 words)

	THOMAS JONATHAN "STONEWALL" JACKSON, CSA
		In December of 1859, Jackson led the VMI Cadet Corps at the hanging of John Brown.
		Jackson was unable to follow through on Lee's plan to attack Union forces at Mechanicsville, but served effectively at Gaines' Mill.
		Promoted to lieutenant general on October 10, 1862, Jackson was placed in command of the II Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia.
	www.multied.com /Bio/CWcGENS/CSAIJacksonStonewall.html (747 words)

	Stonewall Jackson - MSN Encarta
		Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863), American soldier, considered by military authorities an outstanding leader, a skilled tactician, and one of the ablest Confederate commanders.
		Jackson was born Thomas Jonathan Jackson on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia (now in West Virginia), and was educated at the U.S. Military Academy.
		Jackson earned his popular nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run (1861), where his troops stood against the Union forces “like a stone wall,” according to a colleague, Brig.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761574268/Jackson_Stonewall.html (409 words)

	Stonewall Jackson Biography
		Jackson was born on Jan. 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Va. (now in W.Va.), and was educated at the U.S. Military Academy.
		While Jackson posed at his headquarters eight miles north of Guinea Station, Mary Anna recalled that, "he sat in the hall of the house where a strong wind blew in his face causing him to frown." The men who served under Jackson preferred this picture of their general to all others, but Mrs.
		Jackson observed, "I see from the number of physicians that you think my condition dangerous, but I thank God, if it is His will, that I am ready to go." On Sunday, May 10, 1863, the doctors lost all hope of Jackson's recovery, and the General was notified of his condition.
	www.civilwarhistory.com /stonewalljackson/jackson.htm (2949 words)

	CMT.com : Stonewall Jackson : Biography
		Stonewall Jackson was one of the most popular country stars of the early '60s, scoring a string of Top Ten country hits and becoming a fixture at the Grand Ole Opry
		Jackson began singing professionally in the mid-'50s, moving to Nashville in 1956.
		By early 1957, Jackson had signed a recording contract with Columbia Records and cut his first record, "Don't Be Angry." Jackson followed up with a cover of George Jones' "Life to Go," which peaked at number two in early 1959.
	www.cmt.com /artists/az/jackson_stonewall/bio.jhtml (535 words)

	Stonewall Jackson
		Jackson's death, a severe loss to the Confederate Army, deprived it of one of America's greatest soldiers.
		Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634) was laid down on Independence Day 1962 at Vallejo, Calif., by the Mare Island Naval Shipyard; launched on 30 November 1963; sponsored by Miss Julia Christian McAfee; and commissioned on 26 August 1964, Comdr.
		In the spring of 1970, Stonewall Jackson was reassigned to the Atlantic Fleet.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/s19/stonewall_jackson.htm (998 words)

	A personal glimpse of Stonewall Jackson
		Jackson shed tears, and said that the thought of inflicting pain upon her was agony to him, but his conscience compelled him to prosecute the case.
		Major Jackson went forward to the stage, but his will was too strong for that of the mesmerizer, and the operator failed to affect him.
		The explanation of his conduct was this: Jackson had let it be known that as a Christian he felt it to be his duty to avoid a difficulty, and therefore had gone to an officer of the law for protection.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/Brad_Haugaard/stonewal.htm (4208 words)

	General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson: Life of a Resolute Soldier in Lexington
		Jackson's students considered his method of teaching eccentric and they did not relate well to their pedantic professor.
		Jackson's body was brought to Lexington on May 14 where it lay in state in the classroom at VMI where he had taught.
		Jackson believed deeply in the causes that he supported, and truly understood the maxims by which he lived.
	www.geocities.com /1stdragoon/files/journal_jackson.html (910 words)

	Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson - Hero of the Southern Confederacy
		Jackson participated in the storming of Chapultepec, and for his daring there was brevetted major.
		Jackson submitted his resignation in response to governmental machinations surrounding this affair, but was prevailed upon to rescind it.
		Jackson was disappointed that the Confederate forces could not follow up their defensive success with offensive action to capitalize on the victory.
	www.swcivilwar.com /jackson.html (907 words)

	Stonewall Jackson Killed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Stonewall Jackson was recuperating from battle wounds, when he suddenly caught pneumonia.
		Stonewall's Foot Cavalry out-manoeuvred and defeated a series of Yankee generals and preserved the vital agricultural produce of the Shenandoah Valley for the Confederacy.
		At the end, Stonewall Jackson was heard to say in a soft voice, "Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees*".
	www.dailypast.com /north-america/stonewall-jackson.shtml (1022 words)

	Stonewall Jackson, Champion of Black Literacy
		Mention the legendary Confederate General Stonewall Jackson to most people and the image that immediately comes to mind is one of a fearless, hard-fighting Southerner known for his eccentricities, who some say fought for slavery.
		Though Stonewall Jackson was known as an upstanding and law-abiding citizen in Lexington, he routinely broke this law every Sunday.
		Jackson quickly gained the admiration and respect of fls in the surrounding area as his zeal was apparent, and he took this solemn responsibility seriously.
	www.lewrockwell.com /orig2/williams1.html (1063 words)

	Stonewall Jackson
		Jackson was promoted to major general, and in November, Johnston assigned him to command in the Shenandoah valley.
		Jackson's attack on James Shields's division at Kernstown on March 23, 1862, was repulsed but forced the retention of Union troops in the valley.
		Jackson was a tactician of first rank and, though a strict disciplinarian, had the affection of his men.
	www.us-civilwar.com /jackson.htm (505 words)

	Stonewall Jackson Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Upon graduation, Jackson was sent on military duty to Mexico, and continued his service in the United States Army in positions in New York and Florida.
		Jackson's summer vacations from teaching were often spent vacationing in the North and in Europe where his interests were aroused in art and culture rather than military or political aspects.
		Jackson was a Southern hero, and in spite of his eccentricities, he was loved and respected by his soldiers.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~UG97/monument/jacksbio.html (357 words)

	Books about Thomas J. "Stonewall "Jackson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Historical accounts say that Stonewall Jackson was accidentally killed by his own men at the battle of Chancellorsville.
		Tom Jackson was orphaned at an early age, was awkward, shy and labeled by some as slow to learn.
		This is the story of the exceptional boy who, through determination, hard work and a little good luck, overcame his disadvantages to become the legendary General Stonewall Jackson, an honored leader of men.
	stonewall.hut.ru /books_jackson.htm (816 words)

	Thomas Stonewall Jackson
		Thomas Stonewall Jackson was born in Clarksburg, Virginia, on 21st January, 1824.
		On the outbreak of the American Civil War Jackson was commissioned as colonel and was given the task of organizing volunteers into the new Confederate Army.
		Jackson's left arm was successfully amputated but he developed pneumonia and he died at Guinea Station on 10th May, 1863.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /USACWstonewall.htm (2046 words)

	Battle of Front Royal Warren County, VA Stonewall Jackson
		The 1st commander of the famed “Stonewall Brigade would hold his brigade in reserve at the “Battle of Front Royal”.
		Burke Davis’ introduction adds the following lessons about “Stonewall” Jackson: “Some modern observers have concluded that Jackson could not be accepted in today’s armed forces because of the quirks of his personality.” “General Ewell soon learned, of course, that Stonewall’s apparent lunacy was merely a manifestation of genius at work.” They Called Him Stonewall.
		Jackson’s Valley Campaign “In a series of operations requiring both steel nerves and strong legs, “Stonewall” Jackson maneuvered his army between rapid marches and sharp engagements.
	www.frontroyalbattle.us /Stonewall.html (245 words)

	Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park - Stonewall Jackson Shrine (U.S. National Park Service)
		Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson died in an outbuilding on the Chandler plantation in the rural community of Guinea Station.
		Jackson to see her husband for the first time, she learned of Paxton's death.
		The Jackson Shrine, the white building in the upper center of this aerial photograph, stands in a rural area little changed since the general died there.
	www.nps.gov /frsp/js.htm (1450 words)

	Thomas J. Jackson Biography Page
		Upon the outbreak of the Civil War he was commissioned a colonel in the Virginia forces and dispatched to Harpers Ferry where he was active in organizing the raw recruits until relieved by Joe Johnston.
		That fall Jackson was given command of the Valley with a promotion to major general.
		In the invasion of Maryland, Jackson was detached to capture Harpers Ferry and was afterwards distinguished at Antietam with Lee.
	www.civilwarhome.com /jackbio.htm (630 words)

	Thomas Jonathan 'Stonewall' Jackson - History Celebrities
		Jackson, now a major in the Virginia Militia, was ordered to go to Richmond on April 21, 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War.
		On October 10, 1862, Jackson was promoted to lieutenant general and given the command of the II Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia.
		Jackson sent a small force to defend against Sedgwick, while taking the bulk of his army into the Wilderness near Spotsylvania on April 30, where he joined General Lee in the hopes of stopping General Hooker.
	www.aboutfamouspeople.com /article1025.html (1389 words)

	"Stonewall" Jackson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Bringing up the rear of the sculpted group is "Stonewall" Jackson, the hero of the Valley campaign who died as a result of accidental gunfire from his own troops after the Battle of Chancellorsville.
		Jackson, because of his great successes and subsequent death in the field, was probably the most admired and worshipped of the Confederate generals behind Robert E. Lee.
		His great successes in the Valley, Fredericksburg, and Second Mannassas in the face of what seemed to be insurmountable odds gave the general a reputation as a master strategist and motivator of men.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~UG97/stone/jackson.html (94 words)

	Amazon.com: The Best Of Stonewall Jackson: Music: Stonewall Jackson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		But then, nothing ever came easy for Stonewall; his dad died before he was born, he ran away from home when he was 14, and finally made it to Music City in 1956 at age 24, just as the Nashville Sound was taking hold with its strings and choruses.
		Stonewall Jackson was a major player during the heyday of country music.
		Stonewall was more or less forced to record that song and despite its success it proved to be the beginning of the end of his long time association with Columbia Records.
	www.amazon.com /Best-Stonewall-Jackson/dp/B00008A8ID (1306 words)

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