Abe Lincoln

Born

Feb 12, 1809

Married Mary Todd

Nov 4, 1842

In 1840, Lincoln became engaged to Mary Todd, who was from a wealthy slave-holding family in Lexington, Kentucky. They met in Springfield, Illinois, in December 1839 and were engaged the following December.

Became President

Mar 4, 1861

Issued the Emancipation Proclamation

Sep 22, 1862

Delievered Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

Assasinated

Apr 15, 1865