Abraham and Mary Lincoln's first child, Robert Todd Lincoln, is born in Springfield, Illinois. Family Record in Abraham Lincoln's Bible, 4 November 1842 - 4 April 1853, CW, 1:304.

Election Day. In letter to Speed May 18, 1843 Lincoln said he intended to support party nominee for Congress, but at polls he does not vote for Hardin for Congress, or for or against Whig candidates for county offices. His only votes are for constable and justice of peace.Election Returns.