1. Abraham Lincoln Through the Years

2. The Early Years Abraham Lincoln was born in a one room cabin in Kentucky in 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born in a one room cabin in Kentucky in 1809 Lincoln’s parents were Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. He had a sister, Sarah and a brother who died at infancy. Lincoln’s parents were Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. He had a sister, Sarah and a brother who died at infancy. The Lincoln family moved to Knob Creek in 1816 The Lincoln family moved to Knob Creek in 1816

3. Changes in Lincoln’s life October 5 1818-Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hank Lincoln, died of milk sickness. October 5 1818-Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hank Lincoln, died of milk sickness. December2, 1819- Lincoln’s father married, Sarah Bush Johnston. December2, 1819- Lincoln’s father married, Sarah Bush Johnston. March1-15, 1830-The Lincoln family moved to Illinois. March1-15, 1830-The Lincoln family moved to Illinois.

4. Abraham Lincoln Starts on His Own July 1831- Lincoln left his family, at the age of 22, and arrived in New Salem. July 1831- Lincoln left his family, at the age of 22, and arrived in New Salem. He worked as a clerk, postmaster, and surveyor. He worked as a clerk, postmaster, and surveyor. He was part owner of a store, but it eventually failed. He was part owner of a store, but it eventually failed.

5. Abraham Lincoln’s Relationships July 1831-While in New Salem, Abraham Lincoln was involved with two women- Mary Owens and Ann Rutledge. July 1831-While in New Salem, Abraham Lincoln was involved with two women- Mary Owens and Ann Rutledge. He had intentions of marrying Mary Owens. He had intentions of marrying Mary Owens. Ann Rutledge died in 1832 and her death sent Abraham Lincoln into a deep depression. Ann Rutledge died in 1832 and her death sent Abraham Lincoln into a deep depression.

6. Highlights of Lincoln’s life 1839- Lincoln met Mary Todd, 21, at dance. 1839- Lincoln met Mary Todd, 21, at dance. June 1840- Lincoln argues his first case to the Illinois Supreme Court. June 1840- Lincoln argues his first case to the Illinois Supreme Court. 1840- Lincoln becomes engaged to Mary Todd 1840- Lincoln becomes engaged to Mary Todd

7. Early Highlights of Lincoln’s Career August 4, 1834- Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly as a member of the Whig party. August 4, 1834- Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly as a member of the Whig party. September 9, 1836- Lincoln receives his law license. September 9, 1836- Lincoln receives his law license. 1837- Lincoln becomes a law partner of John T. Stuart. 1837- Lincoln becomes a law partner of John T. Stuart.

8. Abraham Lincoln’s Family Life November4, 1842- Lincoln marries Mary Todd November4, 1842- Lincoln marries Mary Todd August 1, 1843- The Lincoln’s first child, Robert Todd Lincoln is born. August 1, 1843- The Lincoln’s first child, Robert Todd Lincoln is born. May 1844- The Lincoln family moves to Springfield in a $1500 house. May 1844- The Lincoln family moves to Springfield in a $1500 house.

9. Road to Presidency May 29, 1856- Lincoln gets 110 votes for the vice-presidential nomination. May 29, 1856- Lincoln gets 110 votes for the vice-presidential nomination. May 18, 1860- Nominated to be the Republican presidential candidate. May 18, 1860- Nominated to be the Republican presidential candidate. November 6, 1860- Lincoln is elected the 16 th President of the United States. November 6, 1860- Lincoln is elected the 16 th President of the United States.

10. Lincoln’s Death April 14, 1865- Lincoln and wife see the play “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater. April 14, 1865- Lincoln and wife see the play “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater. About 10:13 p.m. Lincoln was shot. About 10:13 p.m. Lincoln was shot. April 15, 1865- Lincoln dies at 7:22 a.m. April 15, 1865- Lincoln dies at 7:22 a.m.

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