He was elected to lead his company of soldiers, however, he never saw combat during his tour. Even with no experience he was characterized as an able and competent leader (Wikipedia). In the same year of 1832, Lincoln began his political career with his first campaign for the Illinois General Assembly. He would ultimately lose due to lack of education, funds, and money. During this time, Lincoln became engaged to Mary Todd after dating numerous women. Mary was born in Lexington, Kentucky to a wealthy slave-holding family. Lincoln and Todd married on November 4, 1842 in Mary’s married sister’s mansion. After marrying, Lincoln decided to study law, which benefited his political career resulting in being elected to the state
He was elected to lead his company of soldiers, however, he never saw combat during his tour. Even with no experience he was characterized as an able and competent leader (Wikipedia). In the same year of 1832, Lincoln began his political career with his first campaign for the Illinois General Assembly. He would ultimately lose due to lack of education, funds, and money. During this time, Lincoln became engaged to Mary Todd after dating numerous women. Mary was born in Lexington, Kentucky to a wealthy slave-holding family. Lincoln and Todd married on November 4, 1842 in Mary’s married sister’s mansion. After marrying, Lincoln decided to study law, which benefited his political career resulting in being elected to the state