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Robert Todd Lincoln 1843–1926

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1843 · Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Died 26 Jul 1926 · Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont, USA
Father Abraham Lincoln
Mother Mary Ann Molly Todd
Siblings Edward Baker Eddie Lincoln, Infant Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Thomas Tad Lincoln, William Wallace Willie Lincoln, Willie Lincoln
Records
Vermont, U.S., Death Records, 1909-2008
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Researchers connected through Robert Lincoln 1843–1926

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1843, Robert Todd Lincoln entered the world in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA, born to abraham lincoln and mary ann molly todd. Robert Todd Lincoln passed away in 1926 in Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont, USA.

Sources

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    Death Records Vermont, U.S., Death Records, 1909-2008

Life Timeline

1843
Birth of Robert Todd Lincoln in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Birth
1926
Death of Robert Todd Lincoln in Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Swanton Abbott, Norfolk, England (1580) to Springfield, Illinois, USA (1843) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Lincoln (1843–1926) was born in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA and died in Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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

Abraham Lincoln
Father
Mary Ann Molly Todd
Mother

Robert Lincoln's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Todd Lincoln PTP
1843–1926
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Lincoln's Descendants

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Robert Todd Lincoln PTP 1843–1926