He was the third son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Willie was studious, personable, intelligent and creative—the child who most closely reflected his father’s personality. The third child of Mary and Abraham Lincoln, Willie, was born on December 21, 1850, in the family home in Springfield. His death was traumatic for the entire family. Willie was named after Dr. William Wallace who had married Frances, one of Mary's sisters. You cannot dream of the comfort this gives me. His men of power sat around him—McClellan, with a moist eye when he bowed to the prayer, as I could see from where I stood; and Chase and Seward, with their austere features at work; and senators, and ambassadors, and soldiers, all struggling with their tears—great hearts sorrowing with the President as a stricken man and a brother. William Wallace Lincoln ("Willie") was born on December 21, 1850. It is hard, hard to have him die!
Join Facebook to connect with William Wallace Lincoln and others you may know. William Wallace Lincoln 1850 - 1862 Willie and Tad (the youngest son) became ill in early 1862. For other people, see Presidential Child. Frank T. Sands was the chief undertaker. When Lincoln emerged from his office inquiring about the commotion, the importunate office seeker demanded an interview, which was granted. That God may give him strength for all his burdens is, I am sure, at present the prayer of a nation.”Dr. Of the entertainments in the East Room the boy had been—for those who now assembled more especially—a most life-giving variation.
She was lying sick in her bed, worn out with grief and overwatching.The funeral was very touching.
To give them playmates, Mary Todd Lincoln asked Willie and Tad became ill in early 1862, possibly with Both parents and Tad were deeply affected. “Willie” was named after Mary Todd’s brother-in-law, Dr. William Wallace.
Yet the time comes to all, all must die. It is easy to see how a child, thus endowed, would, in the course of eleven years, entwine himself round the hearts of those who knew him best; nor can we wonder that the grief of his affectionate mother today is like that of Rachel weeping for her children, and refusing to be comforted because they were not.”Willie’s death after a two-week illness plunged his mother into inconsolable grief.
Willie was more like his dad than older brother Robert; he had the same magnetic personality of Abraham Lincoln.
His plain metallic coffin bore a simple inscription on a square silver plate: William Wallace Lincoln. William Wallace "Willie" Lincoln (December 21, 1850 – February 20, 1862) was the third son of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln. Illinois Senator Orville Browning assumed responsibility for the funeral and burial arrangements while his wife comforted Mary Todd Lincoln.
His self-possession—With all the splendor that was around this little fellow in his new home he was so bravely and beautifully On the day of the funeral I went before the hour, to take a near farewell look at the dear boy; for they had embalmed him to send home to the West—to sleep under the sod of his own valley—and the coffin-lid was to be closed before the service. And there sat the man, with a burden on his brain at which the world marvels—bent now with the load at both heart and brain—staggering under a blow like the taking from him of his child! William Wallace Lincoln (December 21, 1850 – February 20, 1862) was the third son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln.He was named after Mary's brother-in-law Dr. William Wallace. Wallace Automotive Group.
He was attended to by Dr. Robert K. Stone, the family physician. He was a handsome, smart, serious and thoughtful child who was the favorite of Mary Todd Lincoln and her husband. Sad and solemn is the occasion that brings us here to-day.
He was too good for this earth.
It is hard, hard to have him die! “Willie” was named after Mary Todd’s brother-in-law, Dr. William Wallace. The words poet Nathaniel Parker Willis wrote about Willie in This little fellow had his acquaintances among his father’s friends, and I chanced to be one of them. Your confidence has upheld me when I should otherwise have felt weak. Final illness and death. I know that he is much better off in heaven, but then we loved him so much.
Died February 20th, 1862. Rev. Dr. Phineas Gurley eulogized Willie: “His mind was active, inquisitive, and conscientious; his disposition was amiable and affectionate; his impulses were kind and generous; and his words and manners were gentle and attractive. Perhaps it was he who suggested the precaution of covering the breast of the corpse with the green and white blossoms of the mignonette (Reseda adorata), known for its overpoweringly sweet fragrance. God has called him home. He died at the age of 11. I know that he is much better off in heaven, but then we loved him so much. Lincoln said, "My poor boy. He lay with eyes closed— his brown hair parted as we had known it— pale in the slumber of death; but otherwise unchanged, for he was dressed as if for the evening, and held in one of his hands, crossed upon his breast, a bunch of exquisite flowers—a message coming from his mother, while we were looking upon him, that those flowers might be preserved for her. God has called him home. When I thought of my little son in immensity, alone, without his mother to direct him, no one to hold his little hand in loving guidance, it nearly broke my heart.”© 2002-2020 The Lehrman Institute.
But he had more than mere affectionateness. ";See also "The Murder of Willie Lincoln" by Burt Solomon (Forge, 2017, "Willie Lincoln" and "Willy Lincoln" redirect here. William Wallace Lincoln (December 21, 1850 – February 20, 1862) was the third son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln. He died at the age of 11. Serving: Stuart, FL. When Abraham Lincoln took office as President of the United States, Willie and Tad moved into the White House. Born in Pennsylvania, he attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He was his father’s favorite. He was named after Mary's brother-in-law Dr. William Wallace. When Abraham Lincoln took office as President of the United States, Willie and Tad moved into the White House. Didn’t you realize that mean somebody must be lying dead in this house?’”The funeral took place in the East Room while Willie’s body reposed in the Green Room.