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The Life of Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. In Hardin Country Kentucky. Growing up Abraham Lincoln mother died when he was only 4 years old. His father was barely around because he was working a lot. Abraham Lincoln had very little education, instead of quitting school he taught himself how to write. He read many books to study from. And later he graduated from school, and went to college. Abraham Lincoln had no brothers or sisters he was the only child. He married a woman named Marry Todd Lincoln, and had four sons together. Name Robert, Eddie, Taddie, and Willie Lincoln. His wife serves as the first lady between 1861 and 1865. She was well established and a devoted wife. Later in life Abraham Lincoln became president, he lived in Washington DC most of his life. He was a great president, he wanted what was best for slaves and he wanted to end slavery. Abraham Lincoln declared that unless the Confederate States returned to the Union and stop the war, he would free states. None of the confederates offered, so he issued the Encipitation Proclamation. One of Abraham’s Lincoln famous quotes was “The way we destroy enemies is to make a friend” That quote means if you a person is your enemy, just move on and find a new friend. Abraham Lincoln significant us today because he was a great president, he helped others end slavery. He is one of the reasons why slavery has ended, and for that we will still remember him as one of our best presidents.