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Thomas "Tad" Lincoln (April 4, 1853 – July 15, 1871) was the fourth and youngest son of the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln.
Oct 21, 2021 · Tad Lincoln, like two of his brothers and his father, died an untimely death. But he left his mark on the Lincoln White House, where his play, mischief, and strong affection for his father helped lift the cloud of the terrible Civil War years.
Thomas “Tad” Lincoln (April 4, 1853 – July 15, 1871) was the fourth and youngest son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln. Tad was named after Thomas Lincoln, Abraham’s father who had died in 1851. Tad’s head was unusually large at birth.
Abraham’s fourth son was Thomas “Tad” Lincoln. Tad was born on the 4th of April, 1853. He was lucky enough to have enjoyed his stay at the Soldier’s Home, where Abraham sometimes stayed to get his rest from the political strains of Washington.
Apr 10, 2015 · Tad was inventive in thinking up mischief and he became rather famous for his pranks, which he often carried out with the help of his older brother Willie. Tad died on July 15, 1871, at the age of 18, about six years after the assassination of his father.
Sep 18, 2017 · Tad Lincoln and his Father, President Abraham Lincoln. Tad Lincoln had just turned 18 when he died. Tad in Springfield, IL. Tad Lincoln when he was around three. Thomas Lincoln, (1853-1871) named for his paternal grandfather, was called Tad from the outset. It was a hard birth, and Tad was born with a cleft palate and its resulting speech ...
The young Lincoln brothers, Willie and Tad were described by Lincoln’s law partner as “hellions” when they visited the law office that he shared with Lincoln. Their rambunctious and indulged personalities would soon become legendary at the White House in Washington D.C.
The youngest Lincoln son was named after Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas, but “Tad’s” nickname stemmed from his father’s belief that he resembled a tadpole at birth. He was rambunctious child who was a favorite of his father, particularly after the death of his bosom brother, Willie.
This week brings two sad anniversaries in Lincoln history: the deaths of Mary Lincoln and Thomas “Tad” Lincoln. Tad died first, on July 15, 1871, at the age of 18. His mother was with him as he died, another loss added to the list that already included sons Eddy and Willie and husband Abraham.
Nov 13, 2013 · Thomas Lincoln, nicknamed Tad from the start, was the fourth and last child born to Abraham and Mary Lincoln. It did not bode well from the beginning. It was a difficult birth, with hours of labor, requiring two doctors to attend.
