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In 1876, a band of thieves tried to steal Lincoln's corpse and hold it for ransom. (They were caught by secret service). Grave-robbers were becoming more prevalent at that time. In 1901, 36 years after Lincoln's assassination, it was decided to move his grave in Springfield where it could never be disturbed again. Lincoln's body was exhumed and checked to make sure that it was him. It was.Shockingly, the body was not decomposed to the point that it was just skeletal remains, due to the face he had been embalmed numerous times on the long tripback to Springfield. His beard was still visible. One of those present at the exhumation was his oldest son, Robert. 2 tons of cement were poured on top of his coffin.
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Who were important people in Abraham lincolns life'?
his mom1
Who was Abraham Lincolns grandfaTHER?
Robert S. Todd, he was also a Lawyer.
Who is lincolns mother?
Nancy Hanks Lincoln, was Abraham Lincoln's mother.
What Abraham Lincolns and Mary Lincolns hometown?
Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, but then moved to Illinois
Can you describe lincolns prophetic dream and can you summarize it?
Lincolns prophetic dream is two weeks before his assassination, Abraham Lincoln had a dream that he was lying in a coffin.
What is Abraham Lincolns nationality?
President Abraham Lincolns nationality is , that he was a U.S citizen.
Abraham Lincolns economic class?
Abraham lincolns economic class is middle class
Was john c calhoun Abraham Lincolns father?
No. Thomas Lincoln was Abraham Lincolns father.
Did abraham lincoln exhume his son a week after his death?
Yes...he actually had him exhumed twice so he could look at and hold the body.
What was abraham Lincolns relationship status?
Abraham Lincoln was married
What is Abraham Lincolns Polital Party?
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican.
What What was Abraham Lincolns pet rat named as Abraham Lincolns rat named?
Abraham Lincoln had a lot of pets, and some were unusual pets but he did not have a pet rat.
How do you make a good sentence with exhumed?
The police had the body exhumed for forensic testing
Where is Abraham Lincolns from?
Abraham is from Hodgenville City in Kentucky :)
What was Abraham Lincolns Doctors name?
Abraham's doctor's name was the same as his name Abraham
Was Abraham lincolns life great?
It was average
Abraham lincolns mothers name?
nancywaggoner
