Sarah Lincoln Grigsby

[RJNorton]

(08-22-2023 04:33 PM)Gene C Wrote:  - I can't recall previously reading a source that mentioned "Eleven-year-old Sarah Lincoln took on the education of her younger brother and future president, Abraham, following the death of their mother..." and
- "Sarah’s dedication to teaching her brother to read enabled him to gain a law degree and accelerate his ascent in politics."

I may be mistaken, but does anyone know of a credible source for that statement?
Am I being to critical on all of this?

I agree with you Gene. I think Sarah can be given credit for looking after her younger brother, but I do not recall reading credible sources for the statements you cited.