Lincoln Timeline

Lincoln Delivers His Second Inaugural Address

Mar 4, 1865

Lincoln delivers his 2nd Inaugural speech in Washington DC.

Civil War Ends

Apr 9, 1865

Confederate surrenders to the union.

Five Conspirators Arrested

Apr 17, 1865

Investigators receive a tip and it leads to an arrest of Lewis Powell, Michael O’Laughlen, Edman Spangler, Samuel Arnold and Mary Surrat.

Lincolns Funeral

Apr 19, 1865

Lincolns funeral is taken place in the White House. Thousands of people went to it.

Closing in on Booths

Apr 25, 1865

Union troops pursue the fugitives to the Garret farm.

Herold Surrender, Booth Killed

Apr 26, 1865

Booth is shot in the neck and Herold surrenders

Conspirators Stand Trial

May 12, 1865

Eight defendants stand trial for President Lincoln's murder and 4 is found guilty and are hanged. The other 4 are sent to prison.

Execution Day

Jul 7, 1865

Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt are hanged at the Old Arsenal Prison.

John Surrat Captured

Nov 27, 1866

John Surratt, is captured in Alexandria, Egypt

O'Laughlen Dies

Sep 19, 1867

Michael O’Laughlen dies at Fort Jefferson during a massive outbreak

Spangler Dies

Feb 7, 1875

Edman Spangler dies because of poor health

Mudd Dies

Jan 10, 1883

Samuel Mudd dies of pneumonia