1. Old Hickory - Biography of Andrew Jackson
In 1788 Jackson met Rachel Donelson Robards, unhappily married at the time as well as separated from Captain Lewis Robards. In 1791 Andrew and Rachel got married, this brought light upon the Jacksons Rachel and Lewis were not officially divorced when Andrew and her married. ... Rachel and Andrew were known as the "bigamists" the did not let this get to them they faced and went after everything they sought out. ... Andrew Jackson was the type of man that knew what he wanted and would do whatever it takes to get just that, this is more than likely why he was such a great war hero. ...
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- Grade Level: High School