Abraham Lincoln's early life and education laid the foundation for his future success. Born into poverty, he was largely self-educated and eventually became a lawyer.
February 12, 1809
Birth
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
1836
Re-elected to the Illinois General Assembly
Lincoln was re-elected and received his license to practice law on September 9.
1837
Admitted to the Illinois Bar
Lincoln was admitted to the Illinois Bar and began traveling the 8th Judicial Circuit.
1839
Meets Mary Todd
Lincoln met Mary Todd, 21, from Lexington, Kentucky, who was visiting her sister Elizabeth Todd Edwards.
