Abraham Lincoln

By woodsnj

  • Birth

    He was born in a log cabin. He was not given a middle name.

  • First Family Migration

    Forced to move from Kentucky to Perry County, Indiana.

  • Mother's Death

    Died of tremetol {milk sickness} at age 34. The event was devastating on Abe.

  • Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic

    At an early age, Abe could read, write, and do simple arithmetic.

  • Education

    Abe started going to school when he was 10. He had less than 18 total months of education in school.

  • Second Family Migration

    Abe and his family migrated to Macon County, Illinois.

  • House Of Representatives

    Joined the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • House Of Representatives

    Left the U.S. House of Representatives after 1 term.

  • Election

    Abe was elected president in 1860. He was a part or the Republican Party.

  • Death

    He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater.