Description

Alfred Jackson, formerly enslaved by Jackson, sitting in a rocking chair in his red cedar log cabin (built 1841) at The Hermitage. A quilt is visible on the large four poster bed, which may have come from the mansion.Alfred's mother Betty (1793-1870) was enslaved as the Jacksons' cook; his uncle George was Jackson's personal servant and later the family carriage driver. Alfred assisted with the horses, maintained the wagons and farm equipment, and after emancipation was a tenant farmer at The Hermitage. He lived at the Hermitage longer than anyone white or black, serving as a handyman and tour guide for the Ladies Hermitage Association after the house became a museum. He lived at The Hermitage until his death and is buried near Andrew and Rachel Jackson in the garden.

Record Contributed By

Tennesse State Library and Archives

Record Harvested From

Digital Library of Tennessee