Abraham Lincoln By Zoek2 Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln Born Jan 1, 1816 Lincolns move to Perry Country, Indiana Oct 5, 1818 Nancy Hanks (mother) dies Jan 1, 1832 Runs for Illinois Statehouse Period: Jan 1, 1834 to Dec 30, 1838 In Illinois State Legislature Jan 1, 1836 Gets Law License Jan 1, 1841 Becomes partner of Stephen T Logan Jan 1, 1844 Starts own law practice Period: Jan 1, 1846 to Dec 25, 1848 In US House of Representatives Jan 17, 1851 Tom Lincoln dies (Abraham does not attend) Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln elected 16th President Mar 4, 1861 Becomes 16th President Aug 1, 1861 Confiscation Act Jan 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation goes into Effect Nov 19, 1863 Gettysburg Address Apr 9, 1865 General Lee Surrenders for South Apr 15, 1865 Abraham Lincoln assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
