This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xgk.2ACEB/5949.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Andrew Jackson was born in NC, lived near Nashville TN. Unfortunately Jackson is a very common name. I have 3 Jackson lines all from the Middle TN area, 2 which have their roots in NC. It is a VERY common genealogical error to assume because you have the same last name as someone famous you have to be related. Have you checked for anyone researching the name Jackson in the County where your father died??? Or the 1930 census records????