What was Abraham Lincoln's family life like?

The Lincoln family in the White House established a routine of sorts that reflected the presence of their sons, the demands of war, and the highly complex and ... read more

Starting life in a log cabin Abraham Lincoln was born to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin on a farm in Hardin County, Kentucky. Two years later the family moved to a farm on Knob Creek. read more

The people living in the cabin were Thomas Lincoln, his second wife Sarah, Sarah’s 3 children from her first marriage, Abraham Lincoln and his sister Sarah, John Hanks and the Sparrow’s two wards: Dennis and Sophie Hanks. read more

Abraham Lincoln: Family Life By Michael Burlingame The Lincoln family in the White House established a routine of sorts that reflected the presence of their sons, the demands of war, and the highly complex and many-sided character of Abraham and Mary. read more