William L. "Mudwall" Jackson
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N 39° 15.726 W 081° 34.176
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Born in Clarksburg in 1825 and was promoted to brigadier general in 1864.
Waymark Code: WM14HJT
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2021
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William L. "Mudwall" Jackson
Born in Clarksburg on February 3, 1825, he served in the VA state legislature, as lieutenant governor of VA. and as circuit judge. In 1861 he became colonel of the 31st VA Infantry. After serving on the staff of cousin Stonewall Jackson, he organized the 19th VA Cavalry in 1863 and, in 1864, was promoted to brigadier general. He moved to Kentucky and died March 24, 1890.
Marker Number: None seen on sign
Marker Title: William L. "Mudwall" Jackson
Marker Location: Fort Boreman DR
County or Independent City: Wood, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2016
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