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Abraham Lincoln is born
Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. -
Mother Nancy died
Abraham Lincoln's mom died from milk sickness. -
Elected to the Illinois Legislature
He ran as a Whig. -
The first of four sons is born
Robert Todd Lincoln was born. -
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
He served one two-year term. -
Four year old son Edward died
Abraham Lincoln's son died of tuberculosis. -
Elected to be the President of the United States
Abraham Lincoln was elected 16th President. -
The Civil War began
The Civil War began with many troops. -
Son William died
He was their 3rd son. -
Abraham Lincoln died
John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln on the balcony of Ford's Theatre.