With the federally-mandated changeover to digital television broadcasting going into effect February 17, 2009, you may be wondering what is so special about a digital tuner. In order to receive television programming, you'll need to have one, so here's the scoop.
Thomas Lincoln. For Abraham Lincoln's son, see Tad Lincoln. Thomas Lincoln (January 6, 1778 â January 17, 1851) was an American farmer, carpenter, and father of President Abraham Lincoln. Unlike some of his ancestors, Lincoln could not write, but he was a well-respected community and church member known for his honesty.
Thomasâs father, Henry Smith (b. abt. 1783 / d. Unk) and mother Rebecca Smith (b. abt. 1785 / d. Unk) also had another son Henry Smith (b. abt. 1810 / d. Unk) who was married in 1832 to Nancy Smith (b. 1815 in Lawrence Co. MS) the daughter of Nathan Smith who is the son of Stephen Smith (b. abt.