'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.'
'Cyrus Jackson was the son of John E. Jackson of Weston, W. Va. John E. Jackson was the son of Edward Jackson of Weston, a half uncle of Stonewall Jackson.' For further genealogical information, refer to the original.
'Section of log taken from cabin built in the present city of Clarksburg, near the southeast corner of the Main St. at the intersection of East Main St. & Monticello Ave. bridge over Elk Creek. The original size of the cabin was 18 feet x 20 feet. Building was demolished May 1933 in preparing for construction of a filling station. Following names and items are carved into surface of log: WM Lowther; Jess Hughes; El Hughes; J. Ratcliffe; Jon Merrick; Jake Eib; Soth Hickman; John Hacker; Cole B. Rowen; J.G. Jackson; Masonic Emblem--killed this day Sept. 3, 1787; Jno Bennet (Bonnet). The original section of log is now preserved in the Public Library at Clarksburg, West Virginia.'