Thomas Lincoln

[RJNorton]

Wasn’t there a question as to whether the one photograph of Lincoln’s father-actually his father?

Yes, Bill. I do not believe the authenticity of the photograph of Thomas Lincoln has been established with absolute 100% certainty. For a discussion of this issue, please see Michael Lynch's article entitled "Putting a Face to the Name: Another Look at the Thomas Lincoln Photo" in the Winter 2008 edition of the Lincoln Herald. This entire edition of the Lincoln Herald can be read/downloaded here:

http://cdm15995.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/c...st/id/2092