Tag Archives: Andrew Johnson’s childhood

Andrew Johnson and Jefferson Davis: The Feud

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Feather Foster

Two Southern legislators, poles apart, bitter enemies. Andrew Johnson: Mechanic Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) was arguably the poorest of our Presidents, measured in family position (low) and wealth (even lower). His father, a porter for a small tavern-hotel in Raleigh NC, … Continue reading →

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Andrew Johnson: The Kirkwood Inaugural

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Feather Foster

Andrew Johnson is one of the most unlikely US Presidents The Unlikely POTUS Beginning with Andrew Jackson in 1828, and into the 20th century, the White House was the home of some of the most unlikely men who ever rose … Continue reading →

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Andy Johnson and His Father’s Statue

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

President Andrew Johnson was barely two when his father died. Jacob Johnson, Hero Jacob Johnson (1778-1812) was poor as a church mouse. Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, he had no education, training or skills. Although he served in the … Continue reading →

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