By Jaiden R.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. He died on April 14, 1865.

Lincoln grew up in Hardin County, Kentucky

Lincoln lived with his mother, sister and father.

His cousin Dennis came to live with him and his family too .

In 1863 Lincoln issued The Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves.

He was the 16th president of the United States of America

Lincoln was the tallest president, at six feet four inches

During that time most men were about five feet, six inches tall

When he was seated, the president was about the same height as an average man.