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Abraham was born
Abraham Lincoln is born in Nolin Creek in Kentucky -
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The Life of Abraham Lincoln
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The death of Abraham's mother
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First political speech of Abe in favor of improving navigation on the Sangamon River
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March: Abe becomes a candidate for Illinois General Assembly
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August 6: Abe loses election
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August 4: Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly
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August 1: Re-elected to the Illinois General Assembly
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Abe is elected to Illinois legislature but declines the seat in an attempt to become a U.S. Senator
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May 4: Abraham Lincoln is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, outside Springfield, Illinois.