Andrew Johnson

Full Name: Andrew Johnson
Born: December 29, 1808
Place of Birth: Raleigh, North Carolina
Ancestry: Scotch - Irish, English
Father: Jacob Johnson (1778-1812)
Mother: Mary McDonough Johnson (1810-1876)
First Lady: Eliza Mcardle Johnson
Children: Five; 3 boys, 2 girls
Pet(s): White mice
Education: None
Religion: No formal affiliation
Occupation: Tailor, Public Official
Military Service: None
Political Party: Democratic
Offices Held: Served as Alderman for Greeville, Tenesse; Mayor of Greenville Tennessee; Member of Tennessee Legislature; Member of U.S. House of Representatives; Governer of Tennessee; United States Senator; Military Governer of Tennessee; Vice President.
Age at Inauguration: 52
Terms Served: One; 1865-1869
Vice Presidents: None
Campaign Slogan: None
States Admitted: Nebraska
Sport or Hobby: None
Nickname: Tennessee Tailor
Died: July 18, 1875
Place of Death: Carter's Station, Tennessee
Cause of Death: Stroke
Interesting Facts:
Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached. He kept from being removed from office by only one vote.
When he was 14, he and his brother were sold as servants to a tailor, they had to work for him and in return they would get food, clothing and shelter. After 2 years the boys ran away.