Mrs. Sheila Ingle gave us a beautiful presentation about the life of Elizabeth Jackson, the mother of Andrew Jackson, our seventh President. Elizabeth Jackson was a person with incredible core values. These values included bravery, family, country, and God to name a few. She possessed incredible fortitude after her husband died, as she saw to her boys' schooling and well-being. Also an incredible Patriot, she allowed her boys to serve in the militia. Her family was very important to her. Her sons Robert and Andrew were captured and imprisoned by British forces. She actually went to the jail to bargain for their release. Elizabeth continued to serve her country and family by traveling to Charleston to rescue her imprisoned nephews. Her values pushed her to care for other sick soldiers. She contracted cholera and died, which left Andrew an orphan at age 14. Her sacrifice was not in vain, as Andrew grew up to be a man of strong character.
You can find more information about Mrs. Ingle's work at sheilaingle.com.
Mark Czapiewski
You can find more information about Mrs. Ingle's work at sheilaingle.com.
Mark Czapiewski