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'Uncle Mose Jackson-sketch from life by Bruce Haymond, son of Luther and brother of Col. Henry, Born East Virginia about 1798-died 1879.  Slave of John G. Jackson is said to have taken care of General Stonewall Jackson and his sister at times when the mother visited the some of J. G. Jackson's people.'

1. Sketch of Uncle Mose Jackson

Built in 1820, the church was struck by a cannon ball during the 1862 Civil War Battle of Lewisburg. The "wound" is visible near the right corner of the structure. The boarded door entrance, right center, was used by slaves to enter the segregated balcony of the church for services.

2. John Wesley Methodist Church, Lewisburg, W. Va.