Abe Lincoln By AustinReed15 Feb 12, 1809 Lincoln was born Period: Feb 12, 1809 to Apr 15, 1865 Life of Abraham Lincoln Oct 5, 1818 Lincoln's mother dies Mar 7, 1830 Lincoln's first public speech Mar 7, 1832 Abe becomes a candidate for Illinois General Assembly Aug 7, 1835 Becomes leader of Whig Party Sep 9, 1836 Lincoln recieves law license Nov 4, 1842 Lincoln marries Mary Lincoln Todd Jan 18, 1861 The South secedes from the union. Mar 4, 1861 Lincoln is elected in office Apr 1, 1861 Attack on Bull Run Civil War starts Nov 19, 1863 Gettysburg Address Jan 2, 1865 Civil War in America ends Apr 15, 1865 Abraham Lincoln is assassinated
