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Birth
Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky -
Brother Dies
Lincoln's brother Thomas dies in infancy. -
Mother Dies
Mrs. Thomas Lincoln ,Nancy Hanks, dies, and is buried in Spencer County, Indiana. -
Sister Dies
Lincoln's sister ,Sarah, dies during childbirth at age 20 -
The Lincoln Family Moves
The Lincoln family move to Illinois where Lincoln experienced his first political speech in favor of him improing the navigation of the Sangamon River -
Lincoln Moves By Himsef
Abraham settles in New Salem, Illinois working as a clerk in the village store -
First Election
Abraham becomes a candidate for Illinois General Assembly, where on August 6th of that same year, he loses. -
Becoming the Surveyor
Abraham is appointed the Postman of new Salem and the Deputy County Surveyor -
Araham Wins
Lincoln again becomes a candidate for the Illinois General Assembly, and is elected -
Recieves Law License
Lincoln receives his license to practice law. -
First Speech
Lincoln makes his first public speech about slavery. -
First Argument
Lincoln argues his first case before the Illinois Supreme Court. During the months August and September of that same year, Lincoln makes a speaking tour around Illinois for the presidential campaign. -
Marriage
Lincoln marries Mary Todd. -
His First Baby
Robert Todd Lincoln, his first son, is born. -
Helping Henry Clay
Through the months October to November, Lincoln works for the election campaign for Henry Clay. -
Second Baby Is Born
Edward Baker Lincoln, his second son, is born. On August 3 of that same year, Lincoln wins the election for the House of Representatives. -
Congress
Lincoln takes his seat on Congress. -
Terms End
Lincoln's terms end. He is unsuccessful in getting an appointment as Comissioner of the General Land Office. He is offered the position of govenor of the Oregon Territory, but declines. He returns to Springfield and begins again to practice law. -
First Son Dies
His son, Edward, dies after a two month illness. On December 21 of that same year, hos third son, William Wallace Lincoln, is born. -
Father Dies
Thomas Lincoln, Abraham's father, dies in Coles County -
Fourth Son
Thomas (Tad) Lincoln, his fourth son. is born. -
Becomes a Republican
Libncoln joins the Republican Party. The party adopts an antislavery platform, which has become an important issue to Lincoln. -
President
Lincoln is nominated by the Republican Party for President. Lincoln wins the election, defeating three other candidates, Stephen A. Douglas, John C. Breckinridge, and John Bell. Not everyone agreed with Lincoln. On December 20 of the same year, South Carolina secedes from the Union. Its people did not want Lincoln to be President. Ten other states follow. -
Washington D.C.
Lincoln leaves Springfield to go to Washington D.C. -
Son Dies
Willie, his son dies, dies. Mary Todd Lincoln never fully recovers from the death. -
Freeing The Slaves
Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclimation, which frees the slaves. On November 19 of that same year, Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. -
Assasination
Abraham Lincoln was assasinated on April 15, 1865 by John Wikes Booth in the presidental booth of Ford's Thathre while watching the play "Our American Cousin".
