Stonewall Jackson

By ahaney
  • Stonewall Jackson is born

    Stonewall Jackson is born

    Born in Richmond, Virginia
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    Stonewall Jackson

  • Jackson's Sister and Father Die

  • Jackson's Mother Dies

  • Stonewall Jackson joins the American Military

    Stonewall Jackson joins the American Military

  • Samuel Colt introduces the six-shot revolver

    Samuel Colt introduces the six-shot revolver

  • Jackson is sent to Mexico

    Jackson is sent to Mexico

    Jackson is sent to Mexico to sereve under General Zachary Taylor, then was transferred to General Winfield Scott

  • Jackson Marries Elinor Junkin

  • Wife Elinor Dies

  • Jackson remmairies Anna Morrison

  • Virginia secedes from the Union

    Virginia secedes from the Union

  • The Civil War Begins

    The Civil War Begins

    The Civil War begins over States Rights.
  • The Battle of 1st Bull Run

    The Battle of 1st Bull Run

    Jackson refuses to retreat, giving him the nickname "Stonewall".

  • Jackson becomes a brigadier general

  • Robert E. Lee is appointed general of the Confederate Army

    Robert E. Lee is appointed general of the Confederate Army

  • President Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation

  • Battle of Chancellorsville

    Battle of Chancellorsville

    Stonewall Jackson leads the Confederate forces to victory at Chancellorsville, which is one of hid best battles.
  • Stonewall Jackson dies

    Stonewall Jackson dies

    Jackson dies of pneumonia after being shot by friendly fire.