No, Abraham Lincoln was not an only child. He had three siblings, but unfortunately, two of them died in infancy. His older sister, Sarah, was the only sibling who survived into adulthood.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. He was the second child of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. After Sarah, his younger brother, Benjamin, was born, but he passed away when he was just a few days old. Lincoln’s brother, Thomas, who was known as ‘Tad,’ also died at a young age.
Despite having very few surviving siblings, Lincoln’s early family life was quite significant in shaping his character and values. His close relationship with his sister Sarah, in particular, had a lasting impact on him. This is an interesting aspect of Lincoln’s life that often gets overshadowed by his political achievements.