Abraham Lincoln's Adult Life
In 1830 Lincoln moved to New Salem,Illinois,where he lived there till 1837.In 1839 he met Mary Todd and got married 3 years later.Over the next 11 years they had 4 children:Robert,Edward(Eddie),William(Wille) and Thomas(Tad).In 1844 Lincoln became a famous attorney and the family bought a house at the corner of Eighth and Jackson.
In 1846 Lincoln ran for the United States House of Representative and won.When he was in Washington he was known for his opposition of the the Mexician War and slavory.When he returned home he resumed his law practice more seriously than ever.Early in 1851 Lincoln's father died.