August 1s,t 1843 - July 26, 1926
Robert Todd Lincoln was the eldest of Abraham and Mary Lincoln's four sons and the only one to live past the age of 18.
Robert became a successful lawyer and though never wishing to seek presidential office like his father he did accept the position of Secretary of War under Presidents Garfield and Arthur between 1881- 1885.
Robert later became ambassador to the court of St.James 1889-1893
Robert Lincoln died in his sleep at Hildene his family home on July 26, 1926.
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