abraham lincoln/ father?

Question

someone told me that abraham lincoln father was a black man is that true? and do they have any pictures of his mother and father ?

Answer 1

No, That's not true, that's ridiculous.

Answer 2

There is no photograph of either of Lincoln's parents, because there was no photography in 1810 or really until the late 1830's. But they were not listed in any census as ***** (the term of the day, not mine). They would have been listed that way if either had been black. Lincoln's coloring appears darker in his later photographs, than in the earliest ones of him. Part of that is the metier of the photographer, part of it is the darkening of the pictures over time and part of it is the natural weathering of a man who spent his campaigning time outdoors.

Answer 3

Abraham`s father was white The link below provides pictures of his parents

Answer 4

See this sight for a portrait for Lincoln's mother and father:
http://home.att.net/~rjnorton/Lincoln81.html

No, Lincoln's dad was not african american. Although if he was, that would sure be interesting!

Answer 5

They were white, poor farmers. They were strong in their feelings of anti-slavery.

I think whomever told you that was messing with you. Glad you're checking your facts!

Answer 6

He was white.