With the federally-mandated changeover to digital television broadcasting going into effect February 17, 2009, you may be wondering what is so special about a digital tuner. In order to receive television programming, you'll need to have one, so here's the scoop.
Thomas Lincoln. For Abraham Lincoln's son, see Tad Lincoln. Thomas Lincoln (January 6, 1778 â January 17, 1851) was an American farmer, carpenter, and father of President Abraham Lincoln. Unlike some of his ancestors, Lincoln could not write, but he was a well-respected community and church member known for his honesty.
Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd were married November 4, 1842 in Springfield, Illinois. Mary Todd was born December 13, 1818 in Lexington, Kentucky and died July 16, 1882 in Springfield, Illinois. Her parents were Robert Smith Todd and Elizabeth Parker.