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Edward Baker Lincoln

Meet Eddy Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's son, who was named after a special friend and loved by his family!

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The Colonel! Eric Bayley's The Colonel Comedy Company by Joseph E. Baker and published by Forbes Lithographic Manufacturing Company

The Colonel! Eric Bayley's The Colonel Comedy Company by Joseph E. Baker and published by Forbes Lithographic Manufacturing Company

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Oregon Senator Edward Dickinson Baker
Arms of the United States of America by Joseph Edward Baker and John Henry Bufford
Oregon Senator Edward Dickinson Baker (7222922924)
Oregon Senator Edward Dickinson Baker
Oregon Senator Edward Dickinson Baker (7222923012)

Key Facts

Born
March 10, 1846.
Passed Away
February 1, 1850.
Parents
Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln.
Named After
Abraham Lincoln's friend, Edward Dickinson Baker.
Fun Fact
His family spelled his nickname 'Eddy', but sometimes it's written as 'Eddie'!

A Special Baby Joins the Lincoln Family!

Imagine a happy family with a mom named Mary and a dad named Abraham Lincoln, who would later become a very important president! They had a baby boy named Edward Baker Lincoln, but everyone called him Eddy. He was their second son, and he brought so much joy to their home.

Eddy was born on March 10, 1846. He had two brothers, Robert and Tad, and they all loved playing together. Eddy's dad, Abraham, was a tall man, and his mom, Mary, loved him very much.

Eddy's Name and His Family's Love

Eddy got his middle name, Baker, from Abraham Lincoln's very good friend, Colonel Edward Dickinson Baker. It was like giving him a name that reminded them of a special person! Both his mom and dad spelled his nickname 'Eddy,' which is a sweet and short way to say his name.

Even though some grown-ups later wrote his name as 'Eddie,' his family always called him Eddy. This shows how much they cared about him and how they liked to keep things personal.

A Short but Sweet Life

Sadly, Eddy's life was very short. He was only four years old when he passed away on February 1, 1850. It was a very sad time for the Lincoln family. Even though he didn't get to grow up and have lots of adventures, the love his family had for him was huge. They remembered him always. His name is even on his tomb, showing he is remembered forever.

Remembering Eddy

Even though Eddy Lincoln lived a short life, he was a very important part of the Lincoln family. He was loved by his parents, Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, and his brothers. His name was a special tribute to a dear friend of his father.

The way his family spelled his nickname shows the personal touch they had. Eddy's memory lives on, reminding us of the love within a family, even during difficult times.

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