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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.
In late 1819, about 15 months after his mother Nancy died, his father Thomas, married a widow named Sarah Bush Johnson. She had 3 children of her own, Elizabeth, Matilda, andâ¦ John D; along with Lincoln and his sister Sarah (nick named Sally), the new family lived on Thomas' farm in Indiana. Sarah was a very loving mom and stepmother, she and Lincoln had a very warm and close relationship.