Abraham Lincoln

 

Lincoln in 1863 at the age of 54
16th President of the United States
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865
Vice President	Hannibal Hamlin (1861–1865) Andrew Johnson (1865)
Preceded by	James Buchanan
Succeeded by	Andrew Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 4, 1849
Preceded by	John Henry
Succeeded by	Thomas Harris
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office 1834–1842
Personal details
Born	February 12, 1809 Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	April 15, 1865 (aged 56) Petersen House, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Whig (1834–1854) Republican (1854–1865) National Union (1864–1865)
Spouse(s)	Mary Todd (m. 1842; his death 1865)
Children	Robert Todd, Edward Baker,William Wallace ("Willie"),Thomas ("Tad") III
Profession	Lawyer Politician
Religion	See: Abraham Lincoln and religion
Signature
Military service
Service/branch	Illinois Militia
Years of service	3 months (April 21, 1832 – July 10, 1832)
Rank	Captain (April 21, 1832 – May 27, 1832) Private (May 28, 1832 – July 10, 1832) OBS:. Discharged from his command and re-enlisted as a Private.
Battles/wars	Black Hawk War