Ann Rutledge

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Birthday January 7, 1813

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Kentucky

DEATH DATE Aug 25, 1835 (22)

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About

Abraham Lincoln's first love who tragically died of typhoid. News of their supposed relationship didn't surface until after Lincoln's assassination.

Before Fame

She had nine siblings and her father established New Salem, Illinois.

Trivia

She was mentioned in the novel Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter.

Family Life

She was engaged to John MacNamar, who left Salem and never returned.

Associated With

Mary Todd Lincoln became angry after news surfaced of Ann's prior relationship with Lincoln.