LIfe of Abraham Lincoln By kturner10 Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky. Mar 1, 1830 Lincoln moves to Illinois. Mar 1, 1832 Lincoln is a Candidate for the Illinois General Assembly. Aug 6, 1832 Lincoln loses election to the Illinois General Assembly. Aug 4, 1834 Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly -Whig Party. Nov 4, 1842 Lincoln marries Mary Todd. Aug 3, 1846 Lincoln Elected to US House of Representatives. Nov 6, 1860 Lincoln is elected 16th President of US. Dec 20, 1860 South Carolina secedes from the Union. Mar 4, 1861 Lincoln Inauguration ceremonies. Apr 12, 1861 Civil War begins at Fort Sumter. Jan 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation frees all slaves Nov 19, 1863 Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address Nov 8, 1864 Lincoln is re-elected President. Mar 4, 1865 Lincoln's Second Inauguration Apr 9, 1865 Civil War ends at Appomattox Court House Apr 14, 1865 Lincoln is shot while watching a play at Ford's Theater. Apr 15, 1865 Lincoln dies at 7:22 AM May 4, 1865 Lincoln is laid to rest in Oakridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL. History Place http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/index.html