Andrew Johnson By ldcm69 Dec 29, 1808 Born in Raleigh, NC Period: Dec 29, 1808 to Jul 31, 1875 Andrew Johnson's Life Sep 10, 1826 Started a Tailor busiess May 17, 1827 Married Eliza McCardle Mar 4, 1843 Became a member of the House of Representatives Oct 17, 1853 Became governor of Tennessee Apr 15, 1865 Became President after Lincoln Asassinated Mar 30, 1867 Purchased Alaska while president Feb 24, 1868 Impeachment Mar 4, 1875 Became a Senator Jul 31, 1875 Died in Elizabethton, Tennessee