Andrew Jackson Sr.
father of US president Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson Sr. (July 20, 1737 - February 22, 1767) was an American businessman, politician & father of the 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson, Hugh Jackson II & Robert Jackson.
Andrew Jackson Sr. | |
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| Born | July 20, 1737 Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 1767 (aged 29) |
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| Spouse | Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson |
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| Parent(s) | Hugh Jackson I (father) Elizabeth Creath (mother) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Church | Christian Church |
Andrew was born on 20 July 1737 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the son of Hugh Jackson & Elizabeth Creath. Not much was known in his childhood.
He got a degree at Harvard University but 3 years later moved to University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
After he graduated, he went back to his hometown in Ohio & became a businessman.
Jackson and his family moved to Dallas, Texas. He spent the remaining 2 years of his life there before dying in a logging accident. Because of his death, his family lost some money.