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'
'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.'
'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.'
'Section of log taken from cabin built in the present city of Clarksburg, near the southeast corner of the Main St. at the intersection of East Main St. & Monticello Ave. bridge over Elk Creek. The original size of the cabin was 18 feet x 20 feet. Building was demolished May 1933 in preparing for construction of a filling station. Following names and items are carved into surface of log: WM Lowther; Jess Hughes; El Hughes; J. Ratcliffe; Jon Merrick; Jake Eib; Soth Hickman; John Hacker; Cole B. Rowen; J.G. Jackson; Masonic Emblem--killed this day Sept. 3, 1787; Jno Bennet (Bonnet). The original section of log is now preserved in the Public Library at Clarksburg, West Virginia.'
'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.'
Seven of General Stonewall Jackson's Great-Great Grandchildren, Lexington, Va.
Date:
1991/07/21
Description:
Seven of Stonewall Jackson's great-great grandchildren in his pew in the Lexington Presbyterian Church [where Jackson worshiped for almost ten years before leaving to serve the Confederacy in the Civil War]. The children holding a photo of the Clarksburg (West Virginia) Statue of General Jackson, are L to R: Julia (Julie) Christian, Mary Elizabeth Christian, Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian III, Virginia Choate, Warren Christian, James Choate, William Jackson (Jack) Christian. Color photo by Rev. William Edmund Christian II, great grandson of Stonewall Jackson.
Confederate General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, Spotsylvania, Va.
Date:
1863/04/26
Description:
Known as the "Chancellorsville Portrait", this photograph was taken less then a week before the Battle of Chancellorsville, where Jackson was mortally wounded. The original photographer was Mr Minnis of Minnis and Cromwell from Richmond, Va. This carte de visite is by Tanner & Vannes of Lynchburg, Va.
![Seven of Stonewall Jackson's great-great grandchildren in his pew in the Lexington Presbyterian Church [where Jackson worshiped for almost ten years before leaving to serve the Confederacy in the Civil War]. The children holding a photo of the Clarksburg (West Virginia) Statue of General Jackson, are L to R: Julia (Julie) Christian, Mary Elizabeth Christian, Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian III, Virginia Choate, Warren Christian, James Choate, William Jackson (Jack) Christian. Color photo by Rev. William Edmund Christian II, great grandson of Stonewall Jackson.](/thumb/040871.jpg "Seven of General Stonewall Jackson's Great-Great Grandchildren, Lexington, Va.")
