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Born
Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room cabin on Nolin creek in Kentucky. -
Turkey Troubles (date not conformed)
He shoots a turkey but feels guilty so he never hurts an animal again. -
Abe and His Horse
Abraham is kicked in the face by a horse and is thought to be dead. -
Abe's Mom Dies
His mother dies of milk sickness. -
Stepmother
His dad remarried a widow named Sarah Bush Johnston. -
First Day of School (Date not confirmed)
Abe attends school for the first time. -
Abraham to Abe (Date not confirmed)
Abraham is called “Abe” commonly by his friends. Before this he was usually referenced to as Abraham. -
His Sister Dies
His sister Sarah died during childbirth on January 20. -
Moves to Illinois (Date not confirmed)
He moves to Illinois with his family ten miles southwest of Decatur in Macon county. -
First Known Political Speech (Date not confirmed)
Abe makes his first known political speech, in favor of improving navigation Sangamon River, at Campaign meeting in Decatur.
