Abraham Lincoln By boldtt Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln is born in Hardin County, Kentucky. Sep 9, 1836 Abraham Lincoln received his law license and is a leader of the Whig Party. Nov 4, 1842 Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married at a friends home in Springfield, Illinois. Mary Todd Mar 4, 1861 Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln Jan 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves. Emancipation Proclamation Apr 15, 1865 Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Assassination