Andrew Jackson, Jr. was Rachel's 4-day-old nephew. The boy's mother
had been in poor health.
Served as White House hostess during Andrew Jackson's administration.
Died of a heart attack less than amonth before her husband left for
Washington to be inaugurated President..
Marriage Notes for President Andrew R. Jackson and Rachel DONELSON-454577
Andrew Jackson married Rachel Donaldson Robards in 1791, not knowing
Rachel was not legally divorced. After discovering the error, they
remarried on January 17, 1794 in Nashville, TN.
Died of a heart attack less than amonth before her husband left for
Washington to be inaugurated President..
Sailed to American in 1765.
Died a few days before the birth of President Andrew Jackson.