Plaster model of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson bust which was cast in bronze for the State Capital Building in Charleston, West Virginia and unveiled in Sept 1959. The sculptor of the bust, Bryant Baker, 222 West 50th Street, New York City autographed this photo to Roy Bird Cook in 1959.
Road sign reading: 'Battle of McDowell Stonewall Jackson, to prevent a junction of Fremont and Banks, took position on the hills just to the south and beat off the attacks of Fremont's advance under Milroy. May 8, 1862. Milroy retreated that night.' Highland County, Va.
Drawing of Lee and Jackson on their horses. Note on card mount reads 'A good likeness of Traveller, when Gen. Lee purchased him of me in Feby 1862. Charles Town, W. Va., Nov. 1st 1904, Thos. L. B?
Laura Jackson Arnold of Beverly, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1865
Description:
Portrait of the sister of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson. The siblings became estranged after the Civil War broke out. Laura's large sleeve dress and pulled back hair were the fashion during the war.
Stark Arnold was the son of Jonathan and Laura Arnold and the nephew of Lt. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, CSA. The back of the photograph has a tax stamp. This tax, passed by the United States Congress, was implemented in 1864 to 1866 to help finance the war.
Old Packet Boat that Carried the Remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson, Va.
Date:
ca. 1906-1913
Description:
The old packet boat 'as it looks to-day', on which the remains of 'Stonewall' Jackson were carried from Lynchburg to Lexington, W. Va. Postcard to: Miss Eva Thanks Nickell, Sinks Grove, W. Va.; From: Virgil; Date: September 11, 1907
Stonewall Jackson's Mother's Grave in Ansted, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
'Grave of mother of 'Stonewall' Jackson at Ansted, W. Va. as it appeared in 1906. In 1916 some interested friends had lot surrounded by iron fence and area overhauled.' July 17, 1907 Note sent to Mr. Thomas Ranson in Staunton, Va. from Tidewater Railroad Company that reads, 'Mr. Thomas D. Ranson, I take pleasure in enclosing herewith a recent photograph of the grave of Julia Beckwith Neale which was taken by our photographer here. Yours very truly, W. H Evans.'
'The above portrait appeared in the Wheeling Register on Sunday February 3rd, 1895. If it is a copy of a true portrait made of Jackson as a cadet it is the earliest known picture in existence. Examination and other evidence indicate however, that it is simply a pen sketch made from the Mexico City portrait.; This appeared along with a copy of the 1862 Winchester portrait; a picture of his birthplace in Clarksburg; the stone marking the spot where he fell at Chancellorsville; and the house in which he died at Guinea Station.; The article is captioned "Personal Recollections of 'Stonewall' Jackson" and is by John G. Gittings, late adjutant of the 31st. Virginia Infantry, and Major of Confederate Cavalry. The text is the same as appears in the sketches by the same writer.'
On back of image is written 'Portrait taken during the Mexican War, where Jackson served as 2nd Lieutenant, the year after his graduation at West Point.'
'Dear Mr. Cook; I am very glad to give you such assistance as I can in your search for original portraits of Stonewall Jackson, and enclose four from my collection. Perhaps some of these are new to you. I should be glad to have you return them when you have made your comparisons.; The one, of which you sent me a copy, is printed from a negative that was made by Brady probably during the war, the uniform being added to an earlier picture. The portrait showing him with the uniform of a First Lieutenant is a copy of the daguerreotype but I am unable to give further history of it. The other two, in the uniforms of a Brigadier and Major General, you doubtless know.; I should be very glad to see your book on the family and early life of Jackson.; Very truly yours, F.H. Meserve.'
'Have you ever seen this picture of "Stonewall" Jackson? It is one that O.K. Quivey, Agr'l Agent for Baltimore and Ohio Railway, picked up in the west and sent to me.; June 16, 1936; Yours very truly, Wm. H. Kendrick; Director, State 4-H Camp'
'This is a copy of an actual ambrotype, owned by Mrs. Julia Preston, granddaughter of "Stonewall Jackson." It is one of three varied sittings made in New Orleans, about July 20, 1848, on way back from Mexico. (Copied by Dumez of Charleston Gazette, - small printed retouched) What appears to be a companion portrait made at same time, see facing page 144, Chases Stonewall Jackson, 1901. Has a captain coat, open, civilian collar, six buttons show.'
Fictitious Portrait of Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson and Family
Description:
'Fine example of fictitious portraiture. Only the faces are made from life but these were made at a different date. Julia Laura, the daughter was only six months old when General Jackson died.; Copy of well known fake portrait attributed to Brady, the Civil War photographer. He never saw Jackson. It is a 1851 face with an unknown uniform added.; Fictitious engraving by John Sartain, celebrated artist.'
'Cyrus Jackson was the son of John E. Jackson of Weston, W. Va. John E. Jackson was the son of Edward Jackson of Weston, a half uncle of Stonewall Jackson.' For further genealogical information, refer to the original.
'Uncle Mose Jackson-sketch from life by Bruce Haymond, son of Luther and brother of Col. Henry, Born East Virginia about 1798-died 1879. Slave of John G. Jackson is said to have taken care of General Stonewall Jackson and his sister at times when the mother visited the some of J. G. Jackson's people.'
'Harrison County, Formed, 1784, from Monongalia. It included all or parts of 17 other counties. Named for Benjamin Harrison, signer of Declaration of Independence and the governor of Virginia, 1781-84. Birthplace of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.'
The monument reads: in this vicinity (according to tradition two miles east at peach orchard) born Julia Beckwith Neale. Mother of Stonewall Jackson, February 29, 1798. She married Jonathan Jackson in 1818 and died October 1831.
