Talk:Thomas Lincoln

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[edit] Whereabouts from 1802-1804

yah momma The dates and locations given in the article are at odds with information appearing on a historical plaque in Burkesville, Kentucky that reads "In Jan 1802, and again in 1804, he was appointed constable. On Sept 1802 he was commissioned ensign in Cornstalk Militia of Cumberland County. Returned to Washington County. Married Nancy Hanks 1806..." (the first pic at this link) I won't change the article's info now, just add a little blurb acknowledging his time in Cumberland Co. Chime in if you have info either way, otherwise I'll change the article soon. - Draeco 23:03, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Middle name "Herring"

I can not document that Thomas Lincoln had a middle name Herring, and so have removed it. --Janeky (talk) 06:25, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Encouragement of Lincoln

The comment that Thomas encouraged his son's education - I haven't read that previously, and have read the opposite and also that his stepmother encouraged his educational endeavors. I have found some sources that his father did not encourage this - does the Donald book really say that? 165.189.169.190 (talk) 15:36, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

It does. Sarah Bush Lincoln, for instance, said Thomas never interrupted Abraham while reading if he could help it, and said he encouraged Lincoln's reading, even if he didn't understand what good it would do.--Idols of Mud (talk) 18:38, 9 January 2008 (UTC)