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William Wallace Lincoln
Third son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln (1850–1862) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Wallace Lincoln (December 21, 1850 – February 20, 1862) was the third son of President Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. He was named after Mary's brother-in-law, Dr. William Smith Wallace.[1][2] He died of typhoid fever at the White House, during his father's presidency.
"Willie Lincoln" and "Willy Lincoln" redirect here. For other people, see William Lincoln.
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William Wallace Lincoln | |
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Born | (1850-12-21)December 21, 1850 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 1862(1862-02-20) (aged 11) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Cause of death | Typhoid fever |
Resting place | Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
Parent(s) | Abraham Lincoln Mary Todd Lincoln |
Family | Lincoln family |
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