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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 4 independent trees

Born 04 Apr 1853 · Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois
Died 15 Jul 1871 · Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois of Tuberculosis
Father Abraham Honest Abe Lincoln 16Th President Of Usa
Mother Mary USA) (1818–1882)
Siblings Edward Baker Eddie Lincoln, Infant Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln Capt Lawyer, William Wallace Willie Lincoln, Willie Lincoln

Researchers connected through Thomas Lincoln 1853–1871

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thomas Lincoln 1853–1871

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Tad Lincoln began in 1853 in Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois. Thomas Tad Lincoln passed away in 1871 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois of Tuberculosis.

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Life Timeline

1853
Birth of Thomas Tad Lincoln in Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois
Birth
1871
Death of Thomas Tad Lincoln in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois of Tuberculosis
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Forfar, Angus, Scotland (1660) to Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States (1853) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Lincoln (1853–1871) was born in Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois and died in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois of Tuberculosis. 4 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, 4 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 7 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 Co, Illinois
Parents
Unknown
Mary Ann Todd (Lincoln) (16th First Lady of USA) PTP
1818–1882
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Lincoln's Descendants

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Thomas Tad Lincoln PTP 1853–1871