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Born: 1809 in Northern KentuckyFamily: Father- wealthy farmer, lost his land when

Lincoln was 7, moved to Indiana

Mother- died when he was nine, family moved to Illinois soon afterEducation: Little

formal education, loved to read. Studied law by reading law books- became a

lawyer in 1837, Springfield, Illinois

Political Career: began early- served in State Legislature, in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Gifted Speaker, speeches against slavery, nomination for Presidency- won in 1860. Re elected in

1864Death: assassinated by John Wilks Booth on April 15, 1865. Remembered for wisdom,

compassion, patriotism

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bio-sketch by expanding the points given