According to knowledgeable sources, (my friend Jamie Crawford, who also just passed 40, and could pass for a Civil War General himself), Stonewall Jackson's death was related to the amputation of his arm.

I think I'm going to try to hold on to all of my body parts...

{J}

 

Name Claim To Fame Dates Age Cause of Demise
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" General January 24, 1824 - May 10, 1863 39 Pneumonia
James, Jesse Bank Robber September 5, 1847 - April 3, 1882 34 Gunshot Wound
Jefferson, Blind Lemon Musician 1897 - 1929 32 Froze
Johnson, Robert Musician 1911 - August 16, 1938 27 Poisoned
Jones, Brian Musician February 28, 1942 - July 3, 1969 27 Drowned
Jones, John Luther "Casey" Railroad Engineer 1864 - April 29, 1900 36 Train Crash
Joplin, Janis Musician January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970 27 Drug Overdose
Joyner, Florence Griffith Athlete December 21, 1959 - September 21, 1998 38 Heart Attack
         
         
         

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