Isaac Burner Cabin
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Isaac Burner Cabin New Salem State Park Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Burner came to New Salem about 1829 or 1830. Mr. Burner's occupation was carpenter and handyman in the village community. A son, Daniel Green, clerked for some time in the Berry-Lincoln store. Abraham Lincoln boarded with the Burner family, sleeping and studying by candle light in a loft above the family living area Dexter Press |