William Wallace Lincoln

William Wallace Lincoln
Lincoln (c.1859–1860)
Born(1850-12-21)December 21, 1850
DiedFebruary 20, 1862(1862-02-20) (aged 11)
Cause of deathTyphoid fever
Resting placeLincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery,
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Parent(s)Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln
FamilyLincoln family

William Wallace Lincoln (December 21, 1850 – February 20, 1862) was the third son of 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.