Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson, wife of President Andrew Jackson.

Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson (June 15, 1767 – December 22, 1828) was the wife of the 7th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. Previous to her marriage to Jackson, she had been married to Lewis Robards. Eventually, she and Robards decided to divorce. In 1791, she wed Jackson; however, it was discovered that they had married before the divorce had been finalized, and were thus forced to re-marry in 1794. Jackson was devoted to his wife, and once fought a duel to defend her honor. Image File history File links Demott-rachel. ... Image File history File links Demott-rachel. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767–June 8, 1845), one of the founders of the Democratic Party, was the seventh President of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... 1767 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1828 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The President of the United States (often abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States. ... Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767–June 8, 1845), one of the founders of the Democratic Party, was the seventh President of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837. ... 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... A duel or duel of honour is a formalised type of armed combat in which two individuals participate. ...

During the 1828 presidential campaign, the press found out about the premature marriage, and accused Donelson of adultery, attacking her mercilessly. She died of a heart attack on December 22, 1828, two weeks after her husband's victory in the election. Over 10,000 people attended her funeral. Donelson was buried on Christmas Eve in her white inauguration gown. 1828 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1828 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Rachel was the daughter of the explorer and adventurer John Donelson, co-founder of Nashville, Tennessee.[1] John Donelson, explorer and adventurer, was co-founder of the city of Nashville, Tennessee and the father of Rachel Jackson, the wife of seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. ... The Nashville skyline Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. ...

See Also

• First Lady
• First Lady of the United States