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Andrew Jackson Donelson

Andrew Jackson Donelson

Former White House Appointments Secretary
Andrew Jackson Donelson was an American diplomat and politician. He served in various positions as a Democrat and was the Know Nothing nominee for US vice president in 1856. After the death of his father, Donelson lived with his aunt, Rachel... Wikipedia
Born: August 25, 1799, Nashville, TN
Died: June 26, 1871 (age 71 years), Memphis, TN
Spouse: Emily Donelson (m. 1824–1836)
Previous offices: United States Minister to Prussia (1846–1849) and White House Appointments Secretary (1829–1837)