William Wallace Lincoln

"Willie Lincoln" and "Willy Lincoln" redirect here. For other people, see William Lincoln.
William Wallace Lincoln
Lincoln c. 1859–1860
Born(1850-12-21)December 21, 1850
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 20, 1862(1862-02-20) (aged 11)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Cause of deathTyphoid fever
Resting placeLincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery,
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesWillie
Parent(s)Abraham Lincoln (father)
Mary Todd Lincoln (mother)
RelativesEdward Baker Lincoln (brother)
Robert Todd Lincoln (brother)
Tad Lincoln (brother)
FamilyLincoln family

William Wallace "Willie" Lincoln (December 21, 1850 – February 20, 1862) was the third son of U.S. President Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Willie was named after Mary's brother-in-law, Dr. William Smith Wallace. He died of typhoid fever at the White House, during his father's presidency, age 11.

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