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Thomas "Tad" Lincoln 1853–1871

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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

12 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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 12 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1853 · Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Died 15 Jul 1871 · Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Father Abraham Lincoln
Mother Mary Todd M Lincoln
Siblings Edward Baker Eddie Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, William Wallace Willie Lincoln

Researchers connected through Thomas Lincoln 1853–1871

and 11 more tree owners connected with Thomas Lincoln 1853–1871

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thomas "Tad" Lincoln was born in 1853 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, the child of abraham lincoln and mary todd m lincoln. Thomas "Tad" Lincoln passed away in 1871 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1853
Birth of Thomas "Tad" Lincoln in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Birth
1871
Death of Thomas "Tad" Lincoln in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk, England (1265) to Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA (1853) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Lincoln (1853–1871) was born in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA and died in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. 12 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, 12 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 19 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.

Thomas Lincoln's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas "Tad" Lincoln PTP
1853–1871
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Lincoln's Descendants

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Thomas "Tad" Lincoln PTP 1853–1871