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.
Birth
February 12, 1809
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
Re-elected to the Illinois General Assembly
1836
Lincoln was re-elected and received his license to practice law on September 9.
Admitted to the Illinois Bar
1837
Lincoln was admitted to the Illinois Bar and began traveling the 8th Judicial Circuit.
Meets Mary Todd
1839
Lincoln met Mary Todd, 21, from Lexington, Kentucky, who was visiting her sister Elizabeth Todd Edwards.
