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Thomas Herring Lincoln 1778–1851

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 2 independent trees

Born 06 Jan 1778 · Linville Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Died 17 Jan 1851 · Lincoln Homestead, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, USA
Father Captain Abraham Robeson Lincoln
Mother Bathsheba Herring Lincoln
Spouse Alice Dehaven (1770–1836)
Children David Lincoln, Elizabeth Lincoln, George L Lincoln, Hannah Lincoln, John Johnston, John Dehaven Lincoln, Margaret Onan Lincoln, Martha Lincoln, Matilda Johnston, Nancy Lincoln Brumfield, President Abraham Abe Honest Abe Lincoln, Sarah Lincoln, Thomas Herring Lincoln, Thomas Lincoln, Nancy (Brumfield)
Siblings Anna Chaplin Lincoln, Anne Boone Lincoln, James Boone Lincoln, John Lincoln, Josiah Lincoln, Martha Ann Lincoln, Mary Boone Lincoln, Mordecai Boone Lincoln, Nancy Lincoln, Phoebe Boone Lincoln, Rachael Boone Lincoln Twin Died Infant
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Researchers connected through Thomas Lincoln 1778–1851

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Thomas Herring Lincoln began in 1778 in Linville Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA. Thomas Herring Lincoln married alice dehaven, nancy hanks lincoln, sarah bush, and had children including david lincoln, elizabeth lincoln, george l lincoln, hannah lincoln, john daniel johnston, john dehaven lincoln, margaret onan lincoln, martha lincoln, matilda ann johnston, nancy lincoln brumfield, president abraham abe honest abe lincoln, sarah lincoln, thomas herring lincoln, thomas lincoln. Thomas Herring Lincoln passed away in 1851 in Lincoln Homestead, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1778
Birth of Thomas Herring Lincoln in Linville Creek, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Birth
1778
Birth of Thomas Herring Lincoln
Birth
1778
Birth of Thomas Herring Lincoln in Linville Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Birth
1851
Death of Thomas Herring Lincoln in Goose Neck Prairie, Coles, Illinois, USA
Death
1851
Death of Thomas Herring Lincoln
Death
1851
Death of Thomas Herring Lincoln in Lincoln Homestead, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1375) to Linville Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, United States (1778) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Lincoln (1778–1851) was born in Linville Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA and died in Lincoln Homestead, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, USA. 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 Thomas 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

Captain Abraham Robeson Lincoln
Father
Bathsheba Herring Lincoln
Mother

Thomas Lincoln's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Herring Lincoln PTP
1778–1851
Linville Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Grandparents
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Thomas Lincoln's Descendants

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Thomas Herring Lincoln PTP 1778–1851 m. Sarah Bush PTP 1788–1869 m. Alice Dehaven PTP 1770–1836
  1. 1. Nancy Lincoln (Brumfield) PTP 1780–1845
  2. 2. Sarah Lincoln PTP 1807–1828
  3. 3. John Daniel Johnston PTP 1810–1860
  4. 4. Matilda Ann Johnston PTP 1814–1875