President Abraham Lincoln 1809–1865
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2 researchers on YourRoots have President Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through President Lincoln 1809–1865
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Immediate Family
Biography
President Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Hodgenville, Hardin, Kentucky, United States, the child of thomas lincoln and nancy hanks. President Abraham Lincoln married mary ann todd, and had children including edward baker eddie lincoln, robert todd lincoln, thomas tad lincoln, william wallace willie lincoln. President Abraham Lincoln passed away in 1865 in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States.
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1Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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2Record Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from President Lincoln
This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire, England (1400) to Hodgenville, Hardin, Kentucky, United States (1809) across 14 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- President Lincoln (1809–1865) was born in Hodgenville, Hardin, Kentucky, United States and died in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have President in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
President Lincoln's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record