The strange story of Stonewall Jackson's arm

[@witchywoman165]

Excellent historical narration and photography!

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you so much 😀

[@GpaEric5931]

I agree with you 100%. Gen Lee knew that loosing Gen Jackson was creating a void that could not be filled. I’m always saddened by Stonewall Jackson’s end.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Lee knew. That was his greatest General. The South never recovers from his death.

[@WalkwithHistory]

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[@GpaEric5931]

What a phenomenal memorial to Gen Stonewall Jackson. TY Jenn. Cheers y’all.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you for watching and all the support. It was an interesting story to piece together, such an adventure!!

[@seanwiley558]

What a great video! I new how he lost his arm and that he past not long after, but, I had no idea that his arm was buried separately! I always enjoy your videos. Can Do!

[@WalkwithHistory]

Yeah it is strange but now a very unique American History Story!! Thank you for watching.

[@danielleach8735]

When I was a boy my cub scout troop took a field trip to the the Stonewall Jackson arm burial site... there was someone living in the house at that time as I recall, and a guide gave a tour of the inside of the house...The history lesson was mesmerizing to my 10 year old self... I'm going to be 70 years old this spring and I stil remember it vividly... What a great day to be a little kid.

[@WalkwithHistory]

It certainly is a fascinating story. Perfect for a Boy Scout trip! 😁

[@4570husker]

Lee is quoted as saying. Stonewall was just an important figure in the southern cause. He was a fantastic military mind. Thank you for bringing this history to us.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@mydaddysgreeneyes]

Thank you for explaining why the arm isn't with the rest of his body. I had always wondered that. Great video. Always wonderful information and loved the music. Hugs!

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you for watching and as always all the support!! ♥️

[@Rebelmediainc]

Nice video. My GGGG GPA fought in the Stonewall Brigade!

[@WalkwithHistory]

Wow. That is great family history. Thank you for watching.

[@tommyanderson-filmmaker3976]

Great job Jenn, I knew this would be coming soon, LOL. One of the few spots I haven't visited yet.

[@WalkwithHistory]

It was a great adventure. We will have to finish up with a visit to his grave in Lexington. Thank you for watching

[@Ntsu345]

The story about the arm i never heard what an intriguing story

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you for watching.

[@ronnylee8393]

Good job. Thank you.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you for watching.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

Almost 160 years ago. Thanks for taking the time by making the Vid

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you for watching.

[@JMPulido55]

Interesting information about Stonewall Jackson but why did you have to add that loud and annoying humming sounf in the backgound (3:08+).

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you for the feedback on the music. And thank you for watching 😊

[@LawrencePuchala-z4n]

Like all of your videos very well done. Although a history buff, I am above all a history buff since I was about 8 years old. Have been to Chancellorsville several times. The south was lucky that Hooker chose this moment to freeze up. PS I loved the hat. live in Michigan and have grown to love warm headware. Keep up the good work.

[@WalkwithHistory]

😂 My favorite hat to wear to stay warm.

[@patrickbeck3285]

Excellent video and educational. You look cold there. Come back to Memphis, we'll save you some warm weather. Very good job.

[@WalkwithHistory]

It was very cold but we had the place to ourselves so that is always nice. Thank you for all the support.

[@TribeTaz]

I always wonder how things could have been different if Jackson didn't die. Great video.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Very interesting thought exercise indeed

[@michaelj.acosta6810]

Your comment around 8:15 discussing a little bit of "favortism" for the South regarding the words on the sign is innocently misleading. Both Union and Southern leaders thought that Stonewall's break away and night movement to outflank the Union was brilliant, both in terms of planning, logisitics, and movement to contact. In fact, the USS Chancellorsville is one of only a few US Navy ships named after a Confederate victory because of how brilliant the action was.

[@WalkwithHistory]

You are absolutely correct! I misspoke. Some of the markers around Appomattox are embellished so I just assumed this one was as well but this Battle was seen as a “perfect” strategic battle! The USS Chancellorsville has since been renamed but I went down a rabbit hole learning more about that ship. Thank you for the comment.

[@Navyrifleshooter]

I have a copy of Rebel Yell here. I'll look and see if it list who Stonewall was with when he was wounded.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Thank you. I could not find that information anywhere. I would like to know where those men are buried that were killed with Jackson.

[@Navyrifleshooter]

@Walk with History In Rebel Yell, it says that a volley killed two men, one of whom was Jacksons Engineer Boswell. Stonewall Jackson grew up in what is now WV, as did I, and George Patton led what was originally called the Kanawha Rifles, later the 22nd Va. The muster roll has many of my family names, so both Jackson and Patton were subjects i read often. Heck, I found out I made CPO on board the USS Chancellorsville. 😀

[@Stiglr]

Kind of macabre? Rivalled only by Union General Sickles' leg (lost at Gettysburg) being repurposed as a museum artifact ... even weirder when you consider Sickles survived the loss of his limb and was active in donating it to the museum!!!

[@WalkwithHistory]

So true! Sickles has a heck of story we need to tell too. 😂

[@gregsayre4700]

The Battle of Beer Run was entirely different 😊

[@WalkwithHistory]

I love that I said that. I was laughing. Scott just kept it in there. LOL

[@dstaugustinefl8832]

Wow did anyone ask if he wanted his arm. LOL

[@WalkwithHistory]

His wife was asked if she wanted him buried with it. I wonder if they would have dug it up then?

[@R32R38]

Wonder if the arm was buried in a (small) coffin.

[@WalkwithHistory]

I do not know if there is an eye witness account of the burial, that would be interesting to know.

[@gregdiamond6023]

Jackson’s death would’ve prolonged the war but I think the south still would’ve lost. Things started badly in the west. It didn’t have to be that way but that’s a rabbit hole for later. Lee was making a lot of mistakes. I don’t think Lee ever trusted Longstreet.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Yes I agree. I don’t think Lee trusted anyone like Jackson.