Andrew Jackson Sr.
Andrew Jackson Sr. | |
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Born | February 28, 1737 Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | 5 March 1769 (aged 32) |
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Spouse | Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson |
Children |
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Parent | Hugh Jackson I (father) Elizabeth Creath (mother) |
Religion | Christianity |
Church | Christian Church |
Andrew Jackson Sr. (28 February 1737 - 5 March 1769) was an American businessman, politician & father of the 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson, Hugh Jackson II & Robert Jackson.
Biography[change | change source]
Birth & Early Life[change | change source]
Andrew was born on 28 February 1737 in Steubenville. He was the son of Hugh Jackson & Elizabeth Creath. Not much was known in his childhood.
College[change | change source]
He got a degree at Harvard University but 3 years later moved to University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
After Graduating & Returning to Hometown[change | change source]
After he graduated, he went back to his hometown in Ohio & became a businessman before getting into politics in 1767 that is a few months after his oldest son that is Andrew Jackson was born.
Death[change | change source]
He & his family moved to Dallas, Texas where he spent the remaining 2 years of his life before dying in a logging accident. Because of his death, his family lost some money.