- **Born:** March 15, 1767 in Waxhaws region, border of [[North Carolina]] and [[South Carolina]] - **Parents:** Andrew Jackson Sr. (Scots-Irish immigrant) and Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson - **Spouse:** Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson - **Children:** No biological children; adopted Andrew Jackson Jr. (nephew) and raised Lyncoya (orphaned Native American child) - **Died:** June 8, 1845 at The Hermitage, near Nashville, [[Tennessee]] - **Highest Office:** 7th President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (1829-1837) - **Other Notable Positions:** Major General of Tennessee militia, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Tennessee Superior Court judge, military hero of War of 1812 - **Party Affiliation:** Democratic Party (founder and leader) - **Historical Note:** Known as "Old Hickory," he was the first "frontier president" and expanded democratic participation while implementing controversial policies including the Indian Removal Act that led to the Trail of Tears. Founded the Democratic Party and established the spoils system in federal government.