Timeline: Abraham Lincoln | Timetoast

Feb 12, 1809

An Abe is Born!

Abraham Lincoln is born!
May 28, 1828

Makes his first trip to New Orleans
May 28, 1830

Moves to New Salem, Illinois and works as a store clerk.
Period: May 28, 1834 to May 28, 1842

Elected to Illinois General assembly as member of Whig Party.
May 28, 1836

Becomes a lawyer
May 28, 1837

Moves to Springfield and begins law practice with Jonh Todd Stuart.
May 28, 1839

Abraham Lincoln is admitted to practice law in U.S. circuit court
May 28, 1841

Bagins new law partnership with Stephen T. Logan

Yeay!
May 28, 1844

He quited.

Dissolves his law partnership with Logan and starts his own practice.
May 28, 1846

Victory

Abraham Lincoln is elected to the U.S. House of Represantatives as a member of the Whig Party.
May 28, 1848

Going back

Abraham Lincoln returns To Springfield to practice law in partnership with William H. Herndon.
May 28, 1849

Illinois

Anraham Lincoln is elected to the Illinois legislature.
Nov 4, 1860

HOORAY!!!!

Elected 16th president of U.S.A.!!!
Apr 21, 1865

His Speech

Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.
Nov 15, 1865

The Abe has died

Abraham Lincoln is dead.