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The
Lincolns, Hanks and the Halls Travel to Illinois, 1830 |
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Activity to Study their Pioneer Journey & Lives Based upon information from Charles Coleman: Abraham Lincoln and Coles County, 1955 |
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Lincoln Log
Cabin
Historical Site (Rural Charleston, Il)
Depicts Pioneer life in Illinois, 1830's and on. Below is a replica of the wagon that a young Abe, cousin Dennis Hanks, and father Thomas Lincoln would construct for the trip to the new "paradise" of Illinois.  STUDENTS: START YOUR JOURNEY STUDY BY CLICKING THE WAGON |
INTRODUCTION: ~Dr. Charles Coleman, former Professor of History at Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, wrote a definitive biography of Abraham Lincoln and his connection with Coles County, Illinois. Dr. Coleman was well known in the Charleston, Illinois area and in his book, Abraham Lincoln and Coles County, Illinois (1955, Scarecrow Press), he would describe in-detail the life of the 16th President while in Illinois, and for this learning activity, the pioneer journey of the Lincolns, Hanks, and Halls into Macon County, Illinois and later Coles County. The book is written with reliable primary sources whenever Dr. Coleman could find them. Dr. Coleman has written other interesting articles, and Golden Anniversary of Eastern Illinois University. His Lincoln book has motivated me to work with my children to instill the "personal family-man: Abraham Lincoln." We all know the Presidential history, but many do not realize how personable and funny old Abe was. He could be seen on the square of Charleston, Il during court breaks telling stories, playing stick ball with kids, and of course visiting with his many relatives. His book will be a resource to my children. ON-LINE REFERENCES
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