Abraham Lincoln by Daniel Carr By starsshannon Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky. Period: Jan 1, 1816 to Jan 1, 1830 Abraham moves his family to Illinois and then to Indiana. Period: Jan 1, 1834 to Jan 1, 1835 Abraham becomes a law maker. Nov 4, 1842 Abraham marries Mary Todd. Nov 6, 1860 He becomes President of the United States. Apr 14, 1861 The American Civil War begins. Apr 14, 1861 Abraham Lincoln dies. Apr 9, 1864 The American Civil War ends.