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Early life of Andrew jackson

He was born in Waxhaws area near the border between North and South Carolina on March 15, 1767 Jackson was the third son. had Scots-Irish parents was named after his father. His father died a few weeks before he was born He was raised by his mother in South Carolina. His parents Lived in a farm. His family immigrated to North America in 1765 His family lived in a rather wild and poor country. Jackson at 13 years, joined a regiment. Captured by the Britishhe was wounded and nearly killed by a sword for not polishing a British officer's boots. His mother got them released. His brother died on the long trip home. Yet he managed to finish school. At 17 he set out to become a lawyer