Claim: One of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson  held his post as commander of Valley District from October 22, 1861 to December 29, 1862.
Evidence: Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) served as a Confederate general (1861–1863) during the American Civil War, and became one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee. Maj. Gen.  Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson October 22, 1861 December 29, 1862