Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He was not well educated, but somehow he could read, write, and cipher. He learned while he worked hard as a rail splitter and store keeper in New Salem, Illinois. He was a captain in the Black Hawk War, and worked in the Illinois Legislature for eight years. He was married to Mary Todd, and they had four sons. Lincoln ran for senate in 1858, but …showed first 75 words of 721 total…

…showed last 75 words of 721 total…opposed of Lincoln at first, after the civil war began, Senator Douglas pledged his support to President Lincoln and his fight to save the Union Bibliography 1)<Tab/>"Complete HarpWeek Biography." 1998-2004: All pages. February 10, 2004 http://elections.harpweek.com/2Biographies/bio-1860-Full.asp?UniqueID=6&Year=1860 2)<Tab/>http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html 3)<Tab/>http://www.nps.gov/liho/debates.htm