Abraham Lincoln By 134316 Feb 12, 1809 Abraham was born Abraham Lincoln is born in Nolin Creek in Kentucky Period: Feb 12, 1809 to Apr 15, 1865 The Life of Abraham Lincoln Oct 5, 1818 The death of Abraham's mother Mar 7, 1830 First political speech of Abe in favor of improving navigation on the Sangamon River Mar 31, 1832 March: Abe becomes a candidate for Illinois General Assembly Aug 6, 1832 August 6: Abe loses election Aug 4, 1834 August 4: Lincoln is elected to the Illinois General Assembly Aug 1, 1836 August 1: Re-elected to the Illinois General Assembly Feb 9, 1864 Abe is elected to Illinois legislature but declines the seat in an attempt to become a U.S. Senator May 4, 1865 May 4: Abraham Lincoln is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, outside Springfield, Illinois.
