Lincoln and Ann Rutledge

[RJNorton]

Regarding Ann, there is a book I have called "The Shadows Rise" by John Evangelist Walsh. Walsh cites Douglas Wilson's research among 24 New Salem residents who were contacted by William Herndon. Although memories were obviously wavering after the passage of time, 22 of the 24 according to Wilson were favorable to the question, "Did Lincoln love or court Ann Rutledge?"