Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926) Robert Todd Lincoln, or “Bob” and “Prince of Rails” (a nickname developed on the President-elect’s trip to Washington and one which Robert detested), was named after Mary Todd’s father and was the oldest of the Lincoln children. Cross-eyed as child, he developed into a reserved but determined… Abraham Lincoln’s White House […]

Thomas Lincoln (1853-1871) The youngest Lincoln son was named after Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas, but “Tad’s” nickname stemmed from his father’s belief that he resembled a tadpole at birth. He was rambunctious child who was a favorite of his father, particularly after the death of his bosom brother… Abraham Lincoln’s White House >

William Wallace Lincoln (1850-1862) “Willie” was named after Mary Todd’s brother-in-law, Dr. William Wallace. He was a handsome, smart, serious and thoughtful child who was the favorite of Mary Todd Lincoln and her husband. Her cousin, Elizabeth Todd Grimsley, described Willie as a “noble,… Abraham Lincoln’s White House >

Visitors from Congress President Lincoln paid special attention to the patronage requests of members of Congress. Congressmen George Julian recalled that President Lincoln was assailed by an “army of place-seekers.” The President had to balance the interests of different party factions in order to maintain… Abraham Lincoln’s White House >

The Generals and Admirals President Lincoln’s primary concern was the conduct of the Civil War so it was natural that military leaders would be frequent visitors to the White House. Union commanders like Winfield Scott, George B. McClellan and Henry Halleck made their headquarters in Washington… Abraham Lincoln’s White House >

Relatives & Residents There were seven bedrooms on the second floor of the White House where the office of the President was also located. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln each occupied one. Lincoln’s secretaries, John Nicolay and John Hay, occupied another one. After Willie died, only Tad needed a… Abraham Lincoln’s White House >

Family Family played an important role in the Lincoln White House. Mr. Lincoln was devoted to his wife and three sons – a fourth son had died over a decade earlier. There was a large gap between Robert, who was 17 when his father entered the White House… Abraham Lincoln’s White House >

Visitors Center The creators of Mr. Lincoln’s White House hope they can indeed do something for those interested in Mr. Lincoln’s four years and one month in the Executive Mansion. Almost all of President Lincoln’s presidency was spent in Washington — except for occasional visits to the nearby war … Abraham Lincoln’s White House >