Lincoln Herald

Abraham Lincoln serves as a great example of why growing up in a wealthy family should not be taken for granted and that it is not a prerequisite to success.

When Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809, his father was a wealthy and affluent Kentucky citizen. Unfortunately, in 1816, his father lost most of his wealth to creditors after an adverse court ruling regarding a defective title. As a result of the unfavorable verdict, the Lincoln family moved away from Kentucky and settled in Read the rest of this entry »

Our nation’s sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln was born in what was at the time called Hardin County, Kentucky, (now La Rue County) on Sinking Spring Farm, on February 12th, 1809. Lincoln’s father was Thomas Lincoln, and his mother was named Nancy Lincoln. At the time of his birth, Lincoln’s family lived in a one room cabin that housed his father, his mother, and an older sister; Sarah.
Lincoln’s mother died of “Milk Sickness” when Abraham Lincoln was nine. His older sister Read the rest of this entry »