The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-04-02

Mrs. Jackson's bright intellect was
noted from childhood, she always ex-
ceiling in study, but above the bright
ness of an intellect but which reflect
ed the people from which she came.
was her quiet transformations piety,
and great humility of character. Those
traits were the cardinal virtues, the
chart and compass of her life-that
kind of humility which she ascribed
to Jackson, as his own predominant
ing grace" Even as a girl there was
about her dignity that was as mark
ed as it was gentle and attractive.
Small OF statute, with regular fea-
lures, dark brown hair and brown
eyes, and with the brightness of in
telligence lending additional charm,
Mrs. Jackson was, personally pretty,
attractive and winsome woman.
With traditions the same, with traits
of character which make for truest
and purest, gentlest and sweetest wo-
manhood, she unconsciously won the
love Of that man of God, man of might
and valor, Jackson.
Mrs. Jackson was Jacksons second
wife, his first wife having been Miss
Ellie Junkin, of Lexington, kinswo-
man Of the late Rev. Dr. J. A, Preston
and Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Allan, and
Mr.. E. R. Preston of Charlotte.
Marriage.
It was on the 18th of July, 1857, that
Annie Morrison and Major Thomas
Jonathan Jackson, then professor in
the Virginia Military Institute, were
married. The event recorded by Mrs.
Jackson IN her life OF General Jack.
son, reads thus: ut was quiet little
home wedding and the ceremony was
performed by favorite old minister
ial friend OF mine, Rev. DR.. Drury
Lacy. My father could not trust his
emotional nature enough to marry any
of his daughters. Whether or not II
was his usual formula, or whether he
was impressed by the very determin-
ed and unbending looks Of the military
bridegroom, DR.. Lacy made him prom
ise to be an 1ndulgent husband, out
he was equally emphatic In exacting
obedience on the part Of the bride.
My trousseau which had been order
ed from New York in ample time, ar
rived only few hours before the Ger
emory and was compelled to impro-
wise a bridal outfit in the certain ex'
pectation OF disappointment. The
trustful major had assured me all
along that my trousseau would come
in time. This was one OF the special
providences' that he loved to recount.
Ellis bridal gifts to me were beau
tiful gold watch and lovely set Of
seed pearls.
"A few days after our marriage we
set out upon northern tour. The trip
included Richmond. Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York, Saratoga and Nj
agara.
"A few months after cur marriage
my husband proposed that we should
study together the Shorter Catechism
as a Sabbath afternoon exercise He
considered II q model of sound doc
trine as he did the Confession OF
Faith.
@After boarding @ rear my husband
purchased a house in Lexington. He
afterward purchased farm, which he
sold during the war and invested tho
proceeds in Confederate bonds to as
sist the government Seven o'clock
was the hour of family prayer, which
Major Jackson required al his ser
wants to attend promptly and regular
". He never waited for any one, not
even his wife"
It was In this little house that the
first child, Mary Graham, was born.
She lived only a few weeks. Follow
ing soon upon this bereavement. came
the death Of Mrs. Jackson's sister, Eu-
genia. to whom she was especially de-
voted. -Eugenia-had married
Rufus Barringer General and left
two children. one Of whom Is Dir. Paul
Barringer Of Charlottesville, Va
To Major and Mrs. Jackson was
born a second child. Julia Jackson.
Julia Jackson.
Writing of the child and her name.
Mrs. Jackson records this in her Life
OF Jackson: when a few months
before his death while he was in the
midst Of the army. little daughter
wac born to him. he wrote that he
wisher her to be called julia saying.
My mother was mindful OF me when
! was a helpless .fstherless child. aud
II wish to commemorate her now