Ann Rutledge
Rutledge, Ann (1813–1835), the legendary first sweetheart of Abraham Lincoln. She was the daughter of James Rutledge, at whose inn Lincoln lived at various times while he was in New Salem, Illinois. One story is that Lincoln was grief-stricken at her death. Many historians, however, believe that she and Lincoln were no more than friends. At the time of her death she was engaged to John McNamar.