This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: becdecoy_1 Surnames: Lincoln, Todd,Dashner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.sangamon/4564/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandson told me that his great-grandmother told him that he was related to Mary Todd Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln. The only relatives we had in Illinois were the Dashner family. The time period would have fit. The Dashners which are my great great grandparents came to live in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in a time period after Lincoln was murdered. I haven't a clue as to how I would ever make this connection. He is only 8 years old and is very smart for his age and a great student. I don't believe he would have made this up. His great-grandmother died last year. She was a reliable person. Can anyone help me? I know Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. Why did he come to Illinois? Did he have family in Illinois? Any help would be appreciated. Blessings, Just sign me -- A Granny Who Doesn't Want To Disappoint Her Grandson.... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.