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Abraham Lincoln 1809 – 1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 FEB 1809

Birth Location: Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 15 APR 1865

Death Location: Washington, D.C., USA

Father: Thomas Lincoln

Mother: Nancy Hanks

Spouse(s): Mary Todd

Children(s): Robert Lincoln, William Lincoln, Edward Lincoln, Thomas Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. In 1840, Abraham Lincoln resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. In 1850, Abraham Lincoln resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd, and had children including Robert Todd Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln, Edward Baker Lincoln, Thomas Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln passed away in 1865 in Washington, D.C., USA.

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Biography

  • Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks.
  • In 1840, Abraham Lincoln resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1850, Abraham Lincoln resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States.
  • Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd, and had children including Robert Todd Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln, Edward Baker Lincoln, Thomas Lincoln.
  • Abraham Lincoln passed away in 1865 in Washington, D.C., USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Lincoln
1778 – 1851
Birth Location: Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
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Nancy Hanks
1784 – 1818
Birth Location: Antioch, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Mary Todd
1818 – 1882
Birth Location: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Children(s)

Robert Lincoln
1843 – 1926
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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William Lincoln
1850 – 1862
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
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Edward Lincoln
1846 – 1850
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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Thomas Lincoln
1853 – 1871
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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Abraham Lincoln's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Lincoln
1809 – 1865
Birth Place: Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Lincoln
1778 – 1851
Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Nancy Hanks
1784 – 1818
Antioch, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Abraham Lincoln
1744 – 1786
Amityville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bathsheba Herring
1748 – 1836
Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Leonard Herring
1708 – 1778
Abigail Harrison
1710 – 1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaiah Harrison
1663 – 1738
Abigail Smith
1678 – 1732

Abraham Lincoln's Descendants

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Abraham Lincoln (12 FEB 1809 – 15 APR 1865) m. Mary Todd (13 DEC 1818 – 16 JUL 1882)
  1. 1. Robert (Todd) Lincoln (1 AUG 1843 – 26 JUL 1926) m. Mary (Eunice) Harlan (25 SEP 1846 – 31 MAR 1937)
    1. 1. Abraham Lincoln (14 AUG 1873 – 5 MAR 1890)
    2. 2. Mrs (Jessie Harlan) Randolph (6 NOV 1875 – 4 JAN 1948)
    3. 3. Mary (Todd) Isham (15 OCT 1869 – 21 NOV 1938)
  2. 2. William (Wallace) Lincoln (21 DEC 1850 – 20 FEB 1862)
  3. 3. Edward (Baker) Lincoln (10 MAR 1846 – 1 FEB 1850)
  4. 4. Thomas Lincoln (4 APR 1853 – 16 JUL 1871)

Abraham Lincoln's Timeline

5 Records

1809
12 FEB 1809
Birth of Abraham Lincoln in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States of America
Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 31
Abraham Lincoln resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 41
Abraham Lincoln resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
1860
1860
Age 51
Abraham Lincoln resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
1865
15 APR 1865
Age 56
Death of Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C., USA
Washington, D.C., USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 FEB 1809
    Event Place: Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Vermont, U.S., Death Records, 1909-2008, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont, USA; User Box Number: PR-01922; Roll Number: S-30796; Archive Number: M-2033560
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2013, "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2013", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Fri Mar 15 03:12:50 UTC 2024), Entry for Abraham Lincoln and Honest Abe, 12 Feb 1924.
    [7] Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Jun 17 21:42:49 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [8] BillionGraves Index, "BillionGraves Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Feb 25 21:24:49 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [9] New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1797-1963, "New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1797-1963", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Thu Jan 16 22:04:43 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln, 15 Apr 1865.
    [10] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [11] Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949, "Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Mon Jan 20 07:27:08 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln, 1861-1949.
    [12] United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages, 1980-2015, "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages, 1980-2015", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Fri Jan 10 23:21:46 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln, President, 07 Sep 2006.
    [13] United States, Census, 1860, "United States, Census, 1860", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Mon Jul 08 05:36:32 UTC 2024), Entry for Abraham Lincoln and Mary Lincoln, 1860.
    [14] United States, Census, 1850, "United States, Census, 1850", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Sun Jan 19 07:17:12 UTC 2025), Entry for Abram Lincoln and Mary Lincoln, 1850.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Illinois, Soldier Burial Places, 1774-1974, "Illinois, Soldier Burial Places, 1774-1974", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Fri Mar 08 15:40:35 UTC 2024), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [6] Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Jun 17 21:42:49 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [7] BillionGraves Index, "BillionGraves Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Feb 25 21:24:49 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [8] FamilySearch FamilyTree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Title

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Peterson's Boarding House, 516 10th St., NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 APR 1865
    Event Place: Washington, D.C., USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2013, "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2013", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Fri Mar 15 03:12:50 UTC 2024), Entry for Abraham Lincoln and Honest Abe, 12 Feb 1924.
    [6] Illinois, Soldier Burial Places, 1774-1974, "Illinois, Soldier Burial Places, 1774-1974", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Fri Mar 08 15:40:35 UTC 2024), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [7] Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Jun 17 21:42:49 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [8] BillionGraves Index, "BillionGraves Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Feb 25 21:24:49 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln.
    [9] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [10] New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1797-1963, "New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1797-1963", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Thu Jan 16 22:04:43 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln, 15 Apr 1865.
    [11] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [12] Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949, "Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Mon Jan 20 07:27:08 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln, 1861-1949.
    [13] United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages, 1980-2015, "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages, 1980-2015", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Fri Jan 10 23:21:46 UTC 2025), Entry for Abraham Lincoln, President, 07 Sep 2006.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
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