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Abraham Lincoln (captain)
For the Sixteenth American chairperson, his grandson, see Ibrahim Lincoln. Expend other uses, see Ibrahim Lincoln (disambiguation).
Grandfather of chairperson Abraham President (1744–1786)
Abraham Lincoln | |
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| Born | (1744-05-13)May 13, 1744 Berks County, Pennsylvania, Island America |
| Died | May 1786 (aged 42)[1] Jefferson County, Town, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Killed in marker (gunshot wound) |
| Resting place | Long Hit Baptist Service Cemetery, Eastwood, Kentucky, U.S. 38°15′17″N85°24′48″W / 38.254754°N 85.413315°W / 38.254754; -85.413315 |
| Occupation(s) | Tanner, farmer |
| Known for | Grandfather take namesake have available Abraham Lincoln |
| Title | Captain |
| Children | Mordecai Lincoln Josiah Lincoln Mary Lincoln Thomas Lincoln Nancy Lincoln |
| Parent(s) | John Lincoln Rebekah Flowers |
| Relatives | Abraham President (grandson) |
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Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation).
"President Lincoln" redirects here. For the troopship, see USS President Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln | |
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Lincoln in 1863 | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
| Vice President | |
| Preceded by | James Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | John Henry |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
| In office December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842 | |
| Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
| Born | (1809-02-12)February 12, 1809 Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Manner of death | Assassination by gunshot |
| Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
| Political party | |
| Other political affiliations | National Union (1864–1865) |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
| Spouse | Mary Todd (m. ) |
| Children | |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Lincoln family |
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| Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
| Years of service | April–July 1832 |
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| Unit | 31st (Sangamon) Regiment of Illinois Militia 4th Mounted Volunteer Regiment Iles Mounted Volunt • Abraham LincolnTHE SIXTEENTH PRESIDENTThe Great EmancipatorDid you ever read a fairy story about a poor boy who became a prince? If you would like I can tell you as good a story as that—a true story about a poor boy who became president—and that is better than being a prince. The boy I am going to speak about was as poor as any one that ever lived in America; but he rose to a grander position than any prince or king ever reached. Listen to the story of his life. There was once a very poor man who lived in a miserable little log cabin in the wild part of what was then called "away out West." It was on a stony, weedy hillside, at a place called Nolin's Creek, in the State of Kentucky. In that log cabin, on the twelfth day of February, in the year 1809, a little baby was born. He was named Abraham Lincoln. I don't believe you ever saw a much poorer or meaner place in which to be born and brought up than that little log cabin. Abraham Lincoln's father was ignorant and lazy. He could not read and he hated to work. Their house had no windows, it had no floor, it had none of the things you have in your pleasant homes. In all America no baby was ever born with fewer comforts and poorer surroundings than little Abraham Lincoln. He grew from a baby to a ho |