On the evening of May 1, 1863,
during the Battle of Chancellorsville, General “Stonewall” Jackson and
Confederate commander General Robert E. Lee held an historic meeting sitting on
a “cracker box” near the intersection of Plank and Furnace Roads.
They agreed upon a plan for Jackson to maneuver around the Union army and initiate a flank attack. The next morning Jackson and approximately 28,000 troops, nearly half of Lee’s Army, started their march. Charles Wellford, owner of Catherine Furnace, and his son guided them along back roads for 12 miles ending up on the right flank of the Union Army’s XI Corp. Around 5:15 p.m., rebel soldiers attacked, routing the Union troops and pushing them back until nightfall. Jackson considered pressing the attack but decided to conduct his own personal reconnaissance before committing to an unusual nighttime attack.
Exhibit 7: Arm of Jackson
Jackson set out around 9 p.m. with his entourage. His guide, 19 year old Private David Kyle, took them down a narrow road passing through Confederate lines and riding to within a few hundred yards of the enemy when Jackson’s staff cautioned that it would be too dangerous to go further. They turned around, retracing their path when they were fired upon by their own soldiers, mistaking them for Union skirmishers. Jackson was hit three times – once in his right hand and twice in the left arm. His staff rushed to his side, summoned his surgeon, Dr. Hunter McGuire, placed Jackson in an ambulance, and transported him to a field hospital – a large tent at Wilderness Tavern – near today’s Routes 3 and 20 Intersection; there, Dr. McGuire amputated Jackson’s left arm. Jackson’s chaplain, Beverly Tucker Lacy, carried Jackson’s amputated arm to Ellwood plantation, a mile away and owned by Lacy’s brother, where he buried it in the family cemetery; it remains there today. When Gen Lee heard of Jackson’s wounding, he exclaimed that “Jackson may have lost his left arm, but I have lost my right arm!” After his amputation, Stonewall Jackson was transported 27 miles to Guinea Station, near exit 118 on Interstate 95, where he died of pneumonia on May 10.
Visit the Chancellorsville
Battlefield Visitor Center, off Route 3, to learn more about Jackson’s flank
attack and even follow along the Jackson Trail.
Ellwood Manor on Route 20 offers an opportunity to view the burial site
of Jackson’s arm and hike to nearby Wilderness Tavern. Finally, Guinea Station is a shrine to
Jackson and readily accessible off Interstate 95.
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In April, 1875, the New York Sun reported that Anthony
Smith, commonly known as Anthony Jones, died in New York at the age of 70.
Smith was a former slave who had run-away from the Wilderness of Virginia.
During his life in New York Smith had accumulated a considerable estate but had
neglected to write a will. Lacking a legal heir, the New York Court System took
control of his affairs.
On his death-bed interview, Smith
told the story of his life. Once the property of William Jones, owner of the
Ellwood Manor estate in the Wilderness of Spotsylvania, His master William
Jones had become a widower in the 1820s and several years later William
remarried Lucinda Gordon who brought with her to Ellwood Mansion a personal
slave, Patsey.
Anthony eventually wooed Patsey
and with the consent of their owners they took up housekeeping on the Ellwood
Manor grounds. Four children were born to the couple, but only one, the fourth,
survived. About the time of William’s death in 1845, Anthony ran-away from his
then pregnant wife and the Ellwood estate. He was captured, returned to
Fredericksburg and sold to a new owner. After a trip to the South with his new
master, Anthony again escaped and made his way to New York City, where he lived
out his remaining years. Following the Emancipation, Anthony attempted to
restore contact with his family back in the Wilderness, but with limited
success. Patsey did retain one of his letters and later cited it as proof of
their marital relationship.
The story as related above was
published in the New York papers sometime after Anthony’s death. It was soon
picked up and published by Richmond, Virginia papers. As a result, two sets of
claimants to Anthony’s fortune came forth to the New York Court. One, the
remaining sister and brother of Anthony declared extreme poverty. They were
represented by J. Horace Lacy, their former owner through his marriage to Betty
Churchill Jones, William Jones’ second daughter and heir to Ellwood.
The second claimants were Patsey,
his first wife, along with the sole living child who was born after Anthony’s
first escape. They were represented by lawyers Alexander & Green of
Fredericksburg. When interviewed by the New York court, Patsey explained that
she had waited a number of years following Anthony’s departure before taking in
a new partner. Though partnered, she claimed to have been the wife of Anthony
(citing the letter she retained) and therefore a legal heir to his estate.
The New York Court wrestled with
the judgment for nearly a year. They recognized that New York and Virginia laws
on marriage differed considerably in the pre-war era. Numerous testaments and
affidavits were heard or submitted. Many of the claimants appeared before the
referee at least one time. In the end, based on Patsey’s proof of their pre-war
marital relationship, the court sided with Patsey. She received the estate,
then valued at $20,000, cash and property.
Continue to Chapter 6: Relive the Battle of the Wilderness
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Moving involves a couple of steps. The first one is making
the decision and starting to look for a home. When you have a lot of options,
it may be difficult to find the perfect spot for you and your family. Picking
the right home is essential, but it’s not the only thing that will make your
life nicer and happier. You need to find the right neighborhood, too. Choosing
a neighborhood needs to be done carefully, so you pick one that suits your
needs – depending on your lifestyle. So, if you are searching for a
neighborhood in Orange County, VA, here are the things to look for.
Orange County VA basics
Orange County is a
rural area which, though not so big, gives you the opportunity to enjoy amazing
nature. With the population of around 33,000, it is a place of a diverse
economy, proved to be very good for different industries and businesses. It’s
located in the central part of Virginia’s
Piedmont region, and its land is mostly made of hills, especially towards
the Blue Ridge Mountains.
What to look for when searching for a neighborhood in Orange County, VA
Looking for the perfect neighborhood? Well, you’ll
definitely find one in Orange County. The only problem is – which one suits
your lifestyle the best? Here’s what you should consider before you start
looking for a home.
If you have kids – look for good schools
Having kids changes your lifestyle and needs a lot.
Therefore, when searching for a neighborhood in Orange County, VA, be sure to
pick one that offers a nice school for your little ones. Some of the best public schools in Orange
County are:
Orange Elementary School
Locust Grove Elementary School
Unionville Elementary School
Orange County High school
However, this factor only counts if your kids are young and still
need to go to school. You should think about the quality of their education and
them traveling to school every day. Otherwise, there’s no need to pick a
neighborhood according to the best school in the area.
Figure 1 Moving with kids means you need to think about their future – as well as are searching for a neighborhood in Orange County, VA according to their needs
House prices
When searching for a neighborhood in Orange County, VA,
finances play a great role as well. If you think of buying a home, be sure to browse Orange
County house listings and see which place offers the homes you can afford.
Find a neighborhood according to your finances so it will be easier to find a
home there.
Figure 2 Unfortunately, finances are a significant factor when are searching for a neighborhood in Orange County, VA
Safety
Safety is one of the top reasons to choose or not to choose
a neighborhood. Even though everyone wants to live in the safest area possible,
sometimes finances don’t allow us to buy
a home there. However, that shouldn’t worry you. Orange County, VA is a pretty
safe place, but even so, you take a look
at crime reports and consider them as a factor if you’re indecisive between two
or three favorite neighborhoods. You can surely check the
Orange County’s crime history online, so it makes the research even easier.
Furthermore, be sure to visit the desired neighborhood and check it yourself. A safe and friendly e neighborhood is
well-lit at night, with proper sidewalks and kids playing around.
Community
If you rather enjoy an inactive way of life, you wouldn’t
mind living in a community that doesn’t
interact. However, if you like social events like parties, markets,
concerts, etc. – you may want to do some research
on the community you want to live in. You can probably research online – on
official websites or Facebook pages, but the best way is to talk to the people
you meet. Ask the locals about the
community events and top
things to do in Orange County – and at the same time check if they are
friendly to live with.
Figure 3 Do you really want to live in a dull community?
Job market
If you already don’t have a job, researching the job market
is a good idea. This can be an important factor when searching for a
neighborhood in Orange County, VA. You can pick
a home close to your job and significantly reduce the commute time. Always
keep an eye on Orange County Job
Opportunities, so you can find something you really like.
Walkability
Being able to enjoy your neighborhood without constantly
hopping into a bus or a train is a great factor when looking for a home. Be
sure to find a neighborhood that gives you the opportunity to walk to work (if
possible), favorite shops, restaurants, parks, etc. The best way to do it is by
visiting the desired neighborhood. Of course, when moving across the states –
that’s not always possible, but you can definitely research the area online
using Google Maps.
Highway accessibility
If you need to travel often or commute to work, choosing a neighborhood that has easy
access to highways is a must. Therefore, be sure to consider this as an
important factor if your lifestyle requires frequent travels.
Religion
Many religious people want to live close to a church or synagogue. Therefore, it can be one of the
important factors when searching for a neighborhood in Orange County, VA.
Be sure to move to Orange County safely
If you are moving from another state, you probably don’t know
much about Orange County, or you are coming here for the first time. Therefore,
when relocating be sure to do it safely and hire a professional to help you out. A reliable moving company like
heartmoving.us can deal with your
relocation so you can be sure that your items are in the safe hands. Moreover,
a fast and efficient relocation is guaranteed. Just be sure to organize
everything in advance and prepare yourself for the move. You can leave
everything else to the professionals.
Figure 4 With a reliable moving company – your relocation will be safe and easy!
Remember!
There is no perfect neighborhood. When you are searching for a neighborhood in Orange County, VA, you should remember that you can’t find everything you want. That’s why you need to see what the main factors you want to cover are when choosing a neighborhood. Other small details could be probably changed – or you can get used to it. Don’t look for the perfect place, but for the place you can live happily in.
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