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Day in the Life

Apr 16, 1861

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April 16, 1861 ~ Tuesday

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inaugurated as 16th President of 26 states.

News arrives in of firing on and the beginning of the Civil War.

Wilford's father dies.

first child is born in ; Wilford learns of death.

Apr 16, 1861