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Birth
Born in Kentucky by the parents of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. -
Lincoln Family Move to Indiana
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Death of Abe's Mother
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Abe's Father Remarries A Widow
His step mother's name is Sarah Bush Johnston -
Lincoln's Move to Illinois
First political speech of Abe in favor of improving navigation on the Sangamon River. -
Elected Genery Assembly
Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly -
Abraham Marries Marry Todd
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Abe's 1st son is born
Edward Baker Lincoln in born -
Death of Edward Baker Lincoln
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Birth of William Wallace Lincoln
His nickname is Willie -
Birth of Thomas Lincoln
Nickname is Tad -
Elected legislature
Abe is elected to Illinois legislature but declines the seat in an attempt to become a U.S. Senator. -
Elected President
Abraham is elected 16th president of the United States. -
Lincoln gets shot
President Lincoln and his wife Mary go to Ford's Theater to see the play "Our American Cousin" . During the third act of the play John Wilkes Booth shoots the president in the head at approx 10:13 p.m. -
Death of President Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln dies at 7:22 in the morning. Vice President Andrew Johnson assumes the presidency
