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Father Leaves
Thomas's dad is dying of typhoid and leaves his family -
Born in the Winter of 1828
Thomas Jackson was born in Clarksburg, Virginia, 1828. -
Mother Remarries
Stonewall is six when his mother remarries. And the new husband sends Thomas to distant relitives to grow up. -
A young Thomas was educated in Humble Stock School
He was educated in his Humble Stock town school in Virginia. -
Thomas as county constable.
At 18 Thomas became constable of Lewis County. -
Jackson graduates from West Point
Thomas graduates from West Point 17th in his class. -
The Mexican War starts
The Mexican War has started. -
Thomas graduated from West Point Military
He graduated from a military school in 1846 called West Point. -
Stonewall is in the Mexican War.
Thomas is the second lieutenant in the 3rd Artillery Regiment in the Mexican War. -
serving at Fort Hamilton
Jackson served at Fort Hamilton, New York. -
Thomas is moved to Virginia Military Institute in Lexington.
Jackson is now an instructor at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. -
Civil War starts
Th Civil War has started. -
The Battle of Shenandoah Valley
Jacksons first civil war battle, the battle of Shenandoah Valley. -
The Battle of Henry Hill.
Jackson gains the name "Stonewall" in the Battle of Henry Hill. -
Jackson is promoted to major general.
Jackson is promoted to major general and he is placed in charge of the Shenandoah Valley district. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Jackson was shot by freindly fire as he and a partner came around in front of his army. Jackson was hit in his right hand and left wrist. A third bullet broke his upper left arm. -
General Stonewall Jackson Defends Richmond
Jackson defends richmond for two day under General Lee. -
Promoted to lieutenant general
Jackson is promoted to lieutenant general -
Battle Of Fredericksburg.
Jackson defended the right flank of Lee’s army and won an important battle for the rebels. -
Thomas J. Jackson dies of pneumonia after his last battle.
Thomas died after his last battle when getting pneumonia from three gun shots to the left shoulder. His last words were "Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees."
