Abraham Lincoln’s Age, Marriage, Career Net worth And More.

Abraham Lincoln served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1834 to 1842 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849. He was elected the 16th president of the United States in 1860 and served until his assassination in 1865.

During his presidency, Lincoln led the Union through the American Civil War to defend the nation as a constitutional union and succeeded in abolishing slavery, bolstering the federal government, and modernizing the economy.

Age

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. and died on April 15, 1865, in Washington, D.C. .

Parents

Lincoln’s parents were Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks.

Marriage

Lincoln married Mary Todd on November 4, 1842.

Children

Lincoln and Mary Todd had four children: Robert Todd Lincoln, Edward Baker Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln, and Thomas “Tad” Lincoln.

Siblings

Lincoln had one older sister, Sarah Lincoln Grigsby, and one younger brother, Thomas Lincoln Jr., who died in infancy.

Career

Lincoln was a self-taught lawyer and Whig Party politician. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1834 to 1842 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849. He was elected the 16th president of the United States in 1860 and served until his assassination in 1865.

Social Media

Social media did not exist during Lincoln’s time.

Net Worth

Lincoln’s net worth is estimated to be around $85,000 in 1860, which is equivalent to around $2.5 million today.