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Lincoln's parents, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, married
Lincoln's parents, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, marry in Washington County, Kentucky. -
Abraham Lincoln was born
He was born in Hardin County, Kentucky and then was forced to move to Perry County, Indiana. -
Abraham Licoln's mother died
Abrham Licoln's mother died from milk. -
Abraham Lincoln's sister (Sarah) died
Sarah died at age 20 while giving birth. -
Abraham Licoln got married to Mary Todd Lincoln
Lincoln marries Mary Todd in Springfield, Illinois. -
Abraham Lincoln's dad died
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Abraham Lincoln became president
He became president when he was 52 years old. -
Civil War started
The Civil War started right before ABraham Lincoln became president -
Lincoln's son William dies
Lincoln's son William dies at age 11 in the White House. -
Slavery Ended
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Abraham Lincoln got assassinated
Abraham Lincoln was shot on Good Friday, April 14, 1865, while attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre as the American Civil War was drawing to a close -
Andrew Johnson took over Abraham Lincoln's presidency after he died
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Civil War Ended