Tag Archives: Mary Todd Lincoln

The Two Mary Lincolns Disaster

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

It was inevitable. Mary Todd Lincoln, mother-in-law, and Mary Harlan Lincoln, daughter-in law…  Mary Lincoln Meets Mary Harlan When the Lincolns came to Washington in 1861, they became acquainted with Senator and Mrs. James Harlan, Republicans of Iowa. In due … Continue reading →

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The Polarizing Mrs. Lincoln

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

  Mrs. Lincoln is never viewed in neutral.  You either love her or hate her. Some historians evaluate Mary Todd Lincoln as a termagant who made Lincoln’s life a misery.  Some claim she is one of the most misunderstood characters … Continue reading →

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Mary and Robert Lincoln: A Family Tragedy

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

The Widow Mary would have a tenuous and tragic relationship with her son Robert Lincoln for the remaining years of her life. The Family Situation Abraham Lincoln died without a will, thus his estate would be shared equally by Mary, … Continue reading →

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