Stonewall Jackson One of the first American victims of friendly fire. At Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863 Jackson was accidentally shot by his own men. His wounds they were healing he died of phenomena days later. He had his right arm amputated. Known as a brilliant tactician and one of the Confederacy's ablest commanders. Thomas Jonathan Jackson was born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia. He married twice: in 1853, he married Elinor Junkin. In 1857, he married Mary Anna …
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…his victories He helped defeat Gen. McClellan in the Seven Days' Battle. He thought God's hand would guide the south to victory. He prayed before every battle. E.<Tab/>He sucked on lemons to ward off scurvy. IV.<Tab/>Death and legacy A.<Tab/>At Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863 Jackson was accidentally shot by his own men. Stonewall Jackson is buried in Lexington Virginia.