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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.