Happy President's Day

Today we celebrate two of the Presidents who have birthdays in February.  The first and the 16th.  We are lucky to have had the 16th President as a resident in our county so today I will be posting pictures of Abraham Lincoln and his family as a tribute to President's Day.

One of the faces of Abe Lincoln 2-12-1809 to 4-15-1865

First known photo 1846

Lincoln  and Tad

Above picture in the Harper's Weekly May 6, 1865 printed right after the death of Lincoln.

Lincoln 1861

Mary Todd Lincoln in her ball gown.

Another photo of Mary Todd Lincoln

1861 Todd Lockwood with Tad seated and Willie standing.

Lincoln with his housekeeper.

Lincoln's Dog Fido

Lincoln's Horse Old Bob at Lincoln's funeral.

Last Known photo of Abraham Lincoln.

May Abe Lincoln rest in peace and know that the residents of Menard county are still taking care of the land he once roamed.

Happy President's Day Mr. President