Biography of abraham lincoln timeline birth
•
Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from to
For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation).
"President Lincoln" redirects here. For the troopship, see USS President Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln | |
|---|---|
Lincoln in | |
| In office March 4, – April 15, | |
| Vice President | |
| Preceded by | James Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
| In office March 4, – March 3, | |
| Preceded by | John Henry |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
| In office December 1, – December 4, | |
| Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
| Born | ()February 12, Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, () (aged56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Mannerofdeath | Assassination by gunshot |
| Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
| Political party | |
| Other political affiliations | National Union (–) |
| Height | 6ft 4in (cm)[1] |
| Spouse | Mary Todd (m.) |
| Children | |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Lincoln family |
| Occupation | |
| Signature | |
| B • The family moved several miles away from Abraham's birthplace to a farm on Knob Creek. December - The Lincoln family moved to Indiana, settling near present-day Gentryville. Nancy Hanks' aunt and uncle (the Sparrows) and their foster son Dennis Hanks come at a later date. October 5 - Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, died of milk sickness. The burial place is preserved in the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Spencer County, Indiana. The Sparrows died in same year. December 13 - Mary Ann Todd, future wife of Abraham Lincoln, was born. December 2 - Thomas Lincoln re-married in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Sarah Bush Johnston brought her 3 children from her previous marriage into the Lincoln family: Elizabeth, Matilda, and John. Abraham Lincoln had a wonderful relationship with his stepmother. March - The Lincoln family moved to Illinois and settled in Macon County near what is now Decatur. July - Abraham Lincoln left his fa • A robust timeline chronically the dozens of event in the life of the 16th president Abraham Lincoln. Early LifeFebruary 12, Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. He had a dad, a mom, and an older sister, Sarah. Fall, The Lincoln family moved to Indiana. October 5, Abraham Lincoln’s mother dies. He is 9 years-old at the time of his mother’s death. December 2, Abraham Lincoln’s father re-marries. January 20, Abraham Lincoln’s older sister Sarah dies in childbirth. March The Lincoln family moves to Illinois. Early CareerAugust 6, Abraham Lincoln runs for the Illinois General Assembly and loses. August 4, Abraham Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly. Elected every two years to serve three more terms in the Illinois General Assembly. November 4, Marries Mary Todd. August 3, Elected to the United States House of Representatives. Serves 2-year term in the House of Represent | |