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Abraham Lincoln (captain)
For the 16th American president, his grandson, see Abraham Lincoln. For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation).
Grandfather of president Abraham Lincoln (1744–1786)
Abraham Lincoln | |
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Born | (1744-05-13)May 13, 1744 Berks County, Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | May 1786 (aged 42)[1] Jefferson County, Virginia, U.S. |
Cause of death | Killed in action (gunshot wound) |
Resting place | Long Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Eastwood, Kentucky, U.S. 38°15′17″N85°24′48″W / 38.254754°N 85.413315°W / 38.254754; -85.413315 |
Occupation(s) | Tanner, farmer |
Known for | Grandfather and namesake of Abraham Lincoln |
Title | Captain |
Children | Mordecai Lincoln Josiah Lincoln Mary Lincoln Thomas Lincoln Nancy Lincoln |
Parent(s) | John Lincoln Rebekah Flowers |
Relatives | Abraham Lincoln (grandson) |
Captain Abraham Flowers Lincoln (May 13, 1744 – May 1786) was the paternal grandfather and namesake of the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was a military captain during the American Revolution, and a pioneer settler of Kentucky. Some historical sources attest his last name as Linkhorn, although neither Abraham nor his children
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Abraham Lincoln
THE 16th PRESIDENT
The Brilliant Emancipator
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Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation).
"President Lincoln" redirects here. For the troopship, see USS President Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln | |
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Lincoln in 1863 | |
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
Vice President | |
Preceded by | James Buchanan |
Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | John Henry |
Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
In office December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842 | |
Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
Born | (1809-02-12)February 12, 1809 Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Manner of death | Assassination by gunshot |
Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
Political party | |
Other political affiliations | National Union (1864–1865) |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
Spouse | Mary Todd (m. ) |
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Parents | |
Relatives | Lincoln family |
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Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
Years of service | April–July 1832 |
Rank | |
Unit | 31st (Sangamon) Regiment of Illinois Militia 4th Mounted Volunteer Regiment Iles Mounted Volunt |