Thomas Jonathan Jackson was born on January 21, 1824, at Clarksburg, Virginia.  Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was one of the most honored generals of the American Civil War, the Confederate general who lost his arm and then his life from "friendly fire." A graduate of West Point (1846), Jackson distinguished himself as a young officer in the U.S. - Mexican War (1846-48), then spent ten years as a professor of natural philosophy and an instructor in artillery tactics at the Virginia Military Institute (1851-61). A disciplined and aggressive master of tactics, he fought at the first Battle of Bull Run and won the nickname "Stonewall" for his calm demeanor and stout defense of Henry Hill. Commander of the forces in the Shenandoah Valley, he succeeded against Union forces throughout the region in battle after battle. He was with Robert E. Lee at the Seven Days' Battles and fought at Manassas Junction, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. After the battle at Chancellorsville (May 2-4, 1863), Jackson was wounded by his own soldiers and his left arm was amputated. A week later he died, possibly of pneumonia.  His other nickname was "Old Blue Light," for his eyes... Jackson was present at the execution of abolitionist John Brown... Lee's famous response to Jackson after he was wounded was "You have lost your left. I have lost my right arm."  Taken from http://www.answers.com/topic/thomas-j-stonewall-jackson.   For more information on General Jackson, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_Jackson

Danny Buckner is a native of Newport, TN, where he works for the city.  He has been a living historian for over sixteen years and has served from being a private, a sharpshooter, artillery and now, due to his unique mannerisms and appearance, has become the persona of General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson.  He has been featured on the History Channel, Discovery, played in several movies, inclusive of Gods and Generals and Only the Name Remains, Freedom, and other films.  He has portrayed General Jackson at national events, living history events, schools and has traveled to South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida as Jackson.  He has been the voice of Jackson in the play, Shadows of Gettysburg and has performed on stage in 4 Women:  1 War.  He had the honor of placing the wreath on General Jackson's grave during the 200^th birthday celebration of General Lee and has offered impromptus at the Jackson House.   He is a proud member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.