Timeline of Abraham Lincoln milestones in a Kentucky to Illinois lineage
A condensed chronology presents key events from 1806 marriage of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks through Abraham Lincoln’s birth in 1809, career milestones, love interests, political rise, and death in 1865. It traces moves across Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois, Lincoln’s 1832 Black Hawk War captaincy, 1842 Mary Todd marriage, 1858 debates with Douglas, 1860 presidency, emancipation proclamation, re-election, assassination, and burial in Springfield.
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Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Washington County
Abraham
Hardin
la Rue County
Perry County
Ind
Lincoln
Sally Bush Johnston
Elizabethtown
Con County
Abraham Lincoln
New Salem
Abrahham
Anne Rutledge
Mary Todd
Gen. Shields
Robert Todd
Edward Baker
William Wallace
Thomas
Republican Party
Stephen A. Douglas
United States Senate
John Wilkes Booth
Springfield
Lincoln the Man Who Shaped a Nation
A compact profile of Abraham Lincoln tracing his English lineage and humble beginnings in a one room cabin, his self taught study methods, rise to leadership amid the slavery conflict, and enduring legacy as the nation’s most pivotal wartime president. Lincoln’s ascent, the 1860 election, the Civil War, and his lasting reputation are highlighted with emphasis on his character, intellect, and the impact of his death.
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Lincoln
Washington
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Milnois
Mark
Henry Clay
Woodrow Wilson
North
South
Dred Scott
Free Soil Party
Douglas
Ilinois
John Brown
Chicago
Milneis
Seward
Union
Lincoln’s Toast Turns To Self Mockery At 1856 Banquet
The incident recalls Mr. Lincoln at a banquet with Illinois editors when he joked about being an interloper. He recounted a tale where a homely man rode past a rider and a lady called him the homeliest man she’d seen. The man replied that he could not help it, and she suggested he stay at home.
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Lincoln
Illinois
Lincoln's Task Through Rapids
Lowell reflects on Mr. Lincoln guiding a fragile craft through dangerous rapids with cautious steering and a setting pole. He remains in perilous waters but trusts Lincoln's skill will prevail, praising prudent leadership in a nation at risk.
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Lincoln
Lowell
Lincoln's Blessing Praises American Women in War
Lincoln attended a 1864 women’s benefit for soldiers and praised the soldiers, then stated that no praise from poets and orators would do justice to American women for their conduct during the war, concluding with God bless the women of America.
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Lincoln
America
Pointed Out Safety's Path in Lincoln Quote
A quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln urges teaching reverence and obedience to the Constitution and laws to keep the nation safe, warning of danger if these civic duties are neglected. The remark emphasizes patriotic duty and legal respect as foundational protection.
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Abraham Lincoln
Prices May Rise Warns Board on Export Financing
The July bulletin from the Federal Reserve Board warns of higher prices and further shortages if foreign purchases continue. It calls for funding shipments to Europe via domestic savings, cautions that excess bank credit could inflate prices, and urges exports to be funded from the investment market rather than banks. Recovery abroad may be rapid as Europe rebuilds, suggesting careful, timely finance to sustain American markets.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Europe
Crazy House Torn Down After Flood Damage
In Salem Indiana the Crazy House once famed for its flood era oddity has been torn down by its owners amid safety fears. The structure stood twisted with misaligned walls floors and ceilings, causing dizziness and seasickness to visitors who toured the derelict building.
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Salem
Ind
Dignified Pauline Finds Love at the Grant House
Esther Ayre frets at domestic duties while Pauline, tired of being urged to stay proper, grows closer to Ray Buffington, guest of Mrs. Grant. A parrot and a lingering cigar scent reveal a turning point as Buffington asks Pauline to marry him, promising memory and a green spot.
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Esther Ayre
Pauline
Polly
Misa
Esther
Mrs. Grant
New York
Ray Bullington
Ray
The
Grants
Buffington
Mr. Buffington
Bailington
Court fixes barefoot kick rate at two shillings sixpence
London court sets the legal rate for kicking a gardener barefoot in pajamas at 2 shillings 6 pence. The charge against Commander Forsyth Forest cited assault by a barefoot offender. If the foot had been shod the damage value would differ by the footwear cost.
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London
Forsyth Forest
Forest
Bacon halves fetch 57 dollars at Indiana sale
Enos G Hayes of Lawrenceburg Indiana sold two sides of bacon weighing 190 pounds from a 900 pound hog. The buyer was a highway construction contractor.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Enos G. Hayes
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