Life Of Abraham Lincoln By paigezulauf Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. in Hardin County, Kentucky. Period: Feb 12, 1809 to Apr 14, 1865 Beginning to the end of his life Mar 9, 1819 His mother died when he was ten years old, and his father when he was eight. Jan 1, 1832 Abe was a Illinos Legislature for eight years. Nov 4, 1842 Abraham married Mary Todd. They had 4 boys, with only one who lived into his adult years. Mar 12, 1858 Abe ran against Stephen A. Douglas for the Senate position. Mar 12, 1860 He lost the election, but won the republican nomination, and became the 16th president of the United States. Jan 1, 1863 He issued the Emancipation of Proclamation that freed all slaves that live in confederation. Nov 19, 1863 Abe gave his famous speech in Pennsylvania called the "Gettysburg Address" Jan 1, 1864 Abraham Lincoln won re-elction. Apr 14, 1865 On good friday, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at ford's theater by John Wilkes Booth.