Notable Lewis Countians
Cummins Jackson
1802–1849
A mill owner and farmer best known as the uncle who raised Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson for much of the future general's youth. Jackson was born at Jackson's Mill and operated the Lewis County property where his nephew Thomas lived and worked.
Lewis County connection
Jackson was born at Jackson's Mill and operated the Lewis County property where his nephew Thomas lived and worked.
A historical image of the old Jackson's Mill, the Lewis County property operated by the Jackson family.
Lewis County connection
Jackson was born at Jackson's Mill and operated the Lewis County property where his nephew Thomas lived and worked.
Career and public significance
A mill owner and farmer best known as the uncle who raised Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson for much of the future general's youth.
His significance lies in the mill economy, household, and formative environment that made Jackson's Mill nationally recognizable.
Reading the record carefully
His page distinguishes Cummins Jackson's own local life from the much larger later reputation of his nephew.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1802
Born at Jackson's Mill.
1830s
Raises his orphaned nephew Thomas Jackson for significant periods.
1849
Dies at Jackson's Mill.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- Jackson family
e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- About Lewis County
Lewis County government
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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