Abraham Lincoln Timeline By Krissyk26 Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. Oct 5, 1818 His mother dies of a milk sickness. Mar 1, 1832 Abraham becomes a candidate for Illinois General Assembly May 1, 1833 He becomes postmaster of New Salem. Aug 4, 1834 Elected to the Illinois State Legislature at 24 years old. Aug 3, 1840 Re-elected to Illinois State Legislature for a fourth term. Nov 4, 1842 He married Mary Todd in Springfield, Illinois. Aug 1, 1843 His first son, Robert, is born. Mar 10, 1846 Second son, Edward, is born. Aug 3, 1846 Abraham is elected to U.S. Congress as Whig Representative from Illinois Oct 25, 1847 Abraham and his family move to Washington. Jan 10, 1849 He introduces the gradual emancipation bill for slaves. Feb 1, 1850 His son, Edward, dies. Dec 21, 1850 He has a third son named William. Apr 4, 1853 His last son, Thomas, is born. Oct 15, 1854 He makes speech in Peoria to oppose popular sovereignty May 18, 1860 He recieved a nomination for president at a Republican Convention. Nov 8, 1864 Abraham Lincoln is re-elected president Mar 4, 1865 Abraham makes a second Inaugural Address speech. Apr 14, 1865 Abraham is assassinated.