Black plaque № 45373

Lincoln's Father Here. Thomas Lincoln made claim for land in Cumberland County in May, 1801. In Jan., 1802 and again in 1804 he was appointed constable. On Sept. 5, 1802, he was commissioned ensign in Cornstalk Militia of Cumberland County. Returned to Washington County. Married Nancy Hanks 1806. To

this union Pres. Lincoln was born. Thomas brought to Ky. from Va. as a child, 1782. — Burkesville, Courthouse lawn, KY 61, 90

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