His dad died in an accident clearing his fields for spring planting.
He died in early March, 1767. Andrew was born March 15, 10 days or so after his father's death.
Andrew Jackson, the president was named after his father who died before his birth His father had died two weeks before Andrew was born
Many cities named Jackson - from Jackson, Mississippi to Jackson, Michigan - are named after the 7th U.S. President, Andrew Jackson.
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