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Abraham Lincoln 1809–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1809

Birth Location: Buffalo, Hardin County, KY

Death Date: 15 Apr 1865

Death Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA

Father: Thomas Lincoln

Mother: Nancy Hanks

Spouse(s): Mary Todd

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

In 1809, Abraham Lincoln entered the world in Buffalo, Hardin County, KY, born to Thomas Lincoln And Nancy Hanks. Abraham Lincoln married Mary Ann Todd, and had children including Edward Baker Lincoln, Edward Wallace Lincoln, Kyla, Mary Todd Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, Thomas Tad Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln passed away in 1865 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Abraham Lincoln entered the world in Buffalo, Hardin County, KY, born to Thomas Lincoln And Nancy Hanks.
  • Abraham Lincoln married Mary Ann Todd, and had children including Edward Baker Lincoln, Edward Wallace Lincoln, Kyla, Mary Todd Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, Thomas Tad Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln.
  • Abraham Lincoln passed away in 1865 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abraham Lincoln's Ancestors

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Abraham Lincoln
1809–1865
Birth Place: Buffalo, Hardin County, KY
Parents
Thomas Lincoln
1778–1851
Linville Creek, A, Virginia, United States
Nancy Hanks
1784–1818
Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Abraham Lincoln
1736–1812
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lincoln
1705–1787
Esther Andrews
1715–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lincoln
1680–1761
Rebecca Walker
1684–1773

Abraham Lincoln's Descendants

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Abraham Lincoln (12 Feb 1809–15 Apr 1865) m. Mary (Ann) Todd (13 Dec 1818–16 Jul 1882)
  1. 1. Thomas (Tad) Lincoln 1853–1871
  2. 2. William (Wallace) Lincoln 1850–1862
  3. 3. Edward (Baker) Lincoln 1846–1850
  4. 4. Mary (Todd) Lincoln 1845–
  5. 5. Robert (Todd) Lincoln 1843–1926

Abraham Lincoln's Timeline

6 Records

1809
12 Feb 1809
Birth of Abraham Lincoln in Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky, USA
Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky, USA
1809
12 Feb 1809
Birth of Abraham Lincoln in Mill Creek, Hardin, KY
Mill Creek, Hardin, KY
1809
12 Feb 1809
Birth of Abraham Lincoln in Buffalo, Hardin County, KY
Buffalo, Hardin County, KY
1850
1850
Age 41
Abraham Lincoln resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 51
Abraham Lincoln resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
1865
15 Apr 1865
Age 56
Death of Abraham Lincoln in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1809
    Event Place: Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Hardin Co; Birth state: KY.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Hardin County; Birth state: KY.
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M653_226; Page: 140; Image: 139.
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 113.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JCP.
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 867.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JBW.
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1675.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RLR.
    [10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 127.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: AWJ.
    [11] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 96.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CAC.
    [12] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 113.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JCP.
    [13] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 241.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RDP.
    [14] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M432_127; Page: 120; Image: 243.
    [15] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1809
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Hardin, KY
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Mill Creek; Birth state: KY.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1809
    Event Place: Buffalo, Hardin County, KY
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Buffalo; Birth state: KY.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M432_127; Page: 120; Image: 243.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M653_226; Page: 140; Image: 139.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Library of Congress Photo Collection, 1840-2000
    [2] U.S., African American Newspapers, 1829-1947

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1865
    Event Place: Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., African American Newspapers, 1829-1947
    [2] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Buffalo; Birth state: KY.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Hardin Co; Birth state: KY.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Hardin County; Birth state: KY.
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1809; Birth city: Mill Creek; Birth state: KY.
    [7] Millennium File
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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