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Stonewall Jackson is born
Born in Richmond, Virginia -
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Stonewall Jackson
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Jackson's Sister and Father Die
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Jackson's Mother Dies
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Stonewall Jackson joins the American Military
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Samuel Colt introduces the six-shot revolver
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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
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Wife Elinor Dies
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Jackson remmairies Anna Morrison
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Virginia secedes from the Union
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The Civil War Begins
The Civil War begins over States Rights. -
The Battle of 1st Bull Run
Jackson refuses to retreat, giving him the nickname "Stonewall". -
Jackson becomes a brigadier general
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Robert E. Lee is appointed general of the Confederate Army
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President Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation
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Battle of Chancellorsville
Stonewall Jackson leads the Confederate forces to victory at Chancellorsville, which is one of hid best battles. -
Stonewall Jackson dies
Jackson dies of pneumonia after being shot by friendly fire.
