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  Jackson, Jr., Andrew
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NameAndrew Jackson, Jr.
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, Tennessee , United States
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Born December 04, 1808
DiedApril 17, 1865 (56 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
Last ModifedThomas Walker
Jan 30, 2008 12:25pm
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InfoHe was born December 4, 1808. He died of lockjaw after being shot in a hunting accident in 1865. He was one of a pair of twins, nephews of Andrew Jackson's wife, but he was adopted by the Jackson's at birth and named after his new father. He married Sarah Yorke in 1831. The remainder of his life was spent accumulating debts through risky business ventures. After Jackson, Sr., died in 1845, the adopted son sold the Hermitage, the family home.

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Wife Sarah Yorke Jackson 00, 0000-
Father Severn Donelson 1763-1818
Grandfather John Donelson 1718-1785
Uncle John Donelson 1755-1830
1st Cousin Emily Donelson 1807-1836
Uncle Samuel Donelson 1758-1803
1st Cousin Andrew Jackson Donelson 1799-1871
Aunt Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson 1767-1828

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