Andrew Jackson Sr.
Andrew Jackson Sr. (28 February 1737 - 5 March 1369) was an American businessman, politician & father of the 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson, Hugh Jackson II & Robert Jackson.
Andrew Jackson Sr. | |
Born | February 28, 1737 in Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
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Died | 5 March 1769 (aged 32) in Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Church | Christian Church |
Education | *Harvard University (1753 - 1756)
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Spouse | Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson |
Children |
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Parents | Hugh Jackson I (father)
Elizabeth Creath (mother) |
Biography
Birth & Early Life
Andrew was born on 28 February 1737 in Steubenville. He was the son of Hugh Jackson I & Elizabeth Creath. Not much was known in his childhood.
College
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
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
He & his family moved to Dallas, Texas where he spent the remaining 2 years of his life before dying in a Car Accident. Because of his death, his family lost some money.