Abe Lincoln a Tar Heel? This evidence suggests no.
We’ve seen much ink spilled in these parts on the question of whether Abraham Lincoln has North Carolina roots. In short, the most commonly-told story goes this way. Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks, arrived in North Carolina as a teenager. She lived with Abraham Enloe (also spelled Inlow) and his family in Rutherford County. At some … Continue reading “Abe Lincoln a Tar Heel? This evidence suggests no.”