Jacob Johnson (father of Andrew Johnson) - Marriage and Family

Marriage and Family

Jacob Johnson married Mary "Polly" McDonough (b. July 17, 1783, d. February 13, 1856) on September 9, 1801 in Wake County, North Carolina. They had three children: William Patterson Johnson (1804–1865), Elizabeth Johnson (1806–unknown), and Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808–July 31, 1875). Andrew is thought to have been named after his maternal grandfather, Andrew McDonough.

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