Lyncoya Jackson

Adopted child of Andrew Jackson

Lyncoya Jackson - Adopted child of Andrew Jackson
Born

None
None years ago

Died

July 1st, 1828
196 years ago — None years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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A war orphan of Muscogee descent, adopted by Andrew Jackson, served as a symbol of Jackson's complex relationship with Native American affairs. Raised in an influential household, experienced the social dynamics of early 19th-century America. Lived through a period marked by significant tension between the U.S. government and Native tribes. Lyncoya's upbringing in the Jackson household reflected the era's complexities regarding race and power.

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