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Alfred Jackson (c. 1812–1901) was an African American body servant, carriage driver, stableman, tenant farmer, building caretaker, and tour guide at the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's mansion in Tennessee, United States. Alfred was born on the Hermitage around 1812.
He lived at the Hermitage longer than any other person, and was a valued living history resource in later life, especially after the Ladies' Hermitage Association took over the building in 1889. He is buried next to Andrew Jackson in the Hermitage graveyard.
Alfred Jackson (c. 1812–1901) was an African American body servant, carriage driver, stableman, tenant farmer, building caretaker, and tour guide at the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's mansion in Tennessee, United States. Alfred was born on the Hermitage around 1812.
He lived at the Hermitage longer than any other person, and was a valued living history resource in later life, especially after the Ladies' Hermitage Association took over the building in 1889. He is buried next to Andrew Jackson in the Hermitage graveyard.
See also
* Hannah Jackson * List of presidents of the United States who owned slavesReferences
1810s births 1901 deaths African-American history of Tennessee People who were enslaved by Andrew Jackson {{US-bio-stub Andrew Jackson administration controversies