Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson was born in 1764. He was the second son of 3 children. His father Andrew Jackson Sr , died in a logging accident. 14 years later  Andrew Jackson and Robert  were captured in 1781. A British officer slashed Jackson with his sword after he refused to polish the officer's boots  and he was taken to prison. Their mother Elizabeth helped them to escape but unfortunately Robert  died during his escape. He was only 17 years.

Category:1764 births
Category:1781 deaths
Category:American revolutionaries