Abraham Lincoln was a friend of the Armstrongs and regularly visited and would cradle baby William. Born:
Armstrong requested and received a change of venue to the Cass County Circuit Court, and his mother Hannah Armstrong asked Abraham Lincoln for help. Armstrong and his friends were known for mean-spirited pranks, such as forcing new arrivals in the community into a barrel, nailing the lid on, and rolling the barrel down a hill. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. “They took their name from a small village about three miles from New Salem.” Armstrong got wind of Offutt’s claims and challenged Lincoln to a match. In 1831, Armstrong challenged Abraham Lincoln to a wrestling match, which likely resulted in a draw. 2. “Jack Armstrong was the leader of a local gang called The Clary’s Grove Boys,” White said. A chronology of key events in the life of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), lawyer, representative from Illinois, and sixteenth president of the United States. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. He looked at his friends and said, "Boys, Abe Lincoln is the best fellow that ever broke into this settlement. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. next › show all 11 : Works (11) Titles: Order: Abraham Lincoln by George S. McGovern: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith: Cuckold Revenge Gone Overboard by Remy Leone: Goodbye Mexico by Phillip Jennings: Herndon's Life of Lincoln by William Henry Herndon: Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. Try again later. From then on, Abraham Lincoln and Jack Armstrong were the best of friends! Public Domain A late 19th-century illustration of Abraham Lincoln wrestling hometown bully Jack Armstrong. In August 1831, Lincoln voted for Armstrong as constable, and Armstrong won election to the office. On April 22, 1832, Lincoln was thrown in two straight falls by Lorenzo Dow Thompson during a wrestling match in Beardstown, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln defended "Duff" and won his freedom for no fee due to his friendship with the Armstrong family. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Lincoln gained the respect of Jack Armstrong and the rest of the Clary’s Grove Boys. We often can’t comprehend who people once were by looking at them today. We have set your language to GREAT NEWS! Abraham Lincoln preparing to send Jack Armstrong all the way to hell! To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. Abraham Lincoln N(1809-1865) 16Th President Of The United States Young Abraham Lincoln Throws Jack Armstrong Of The Clary Grove Boys During A Wrestling Match In New Salem Illinois C1831 Poster Print b: Amazon.sg: Home Steven Spielberg's Abraham Lincoln may be more historically accurate — and far more Oscar-likely — but "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" … The Black Hawk War breaks out. Abe meets him in New Salem, when Jack and his gang come to beat him up as a way of welcoming him to the neighborhood. Thanks for your help! We’ve updated the security on the site. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Please try again later. Private family services will be held Tuesday, December 13, at Mueller Funeral Home. She was the subject of one of Edgar Lee Master's poems in his book Spoon River Anthology. A little side note that is interesting because the men became friends in 1858 when Jack Armstrong’s son Duff Armstrong was accused of murder, Abraham Lincoln was his defence lawyer. Unique Lincoln Exhibit on Display at Presidential Library and Museum. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. According to a site whose name is "Muscles of Iron", the above picture shows Lincoln after taking down “champion” Jack Armstrong at the general store in New Salem, 1831.. On the page where the picture is shown, it is written: But, before anybody could take Lincoln up on his offer, Jack Armstrong yelled out, “Boys, Abe Lincoln is the best fellow that ever broke into this settlement. PETERSBURG - Crowds gathered under trees Saturday at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site to hear a noted historian recount the famous wrestling match in 1831 between Abraham Lincoln and Jack Armstrong. Lincoln won. A thrilling example of Lincoln's badassery happened when he was working as a store clerk in Illinois, and locked horns with Jack Armstrong, who was "strong as an ox" and billed as unbeatable in his neck of the woods. Classics Illustrated 142 Abraham Lincoln VS Jack Armstrong(1958) — My Comic Shop Website. Lincoln gained the respect of Jack Armstrong and the rest of the Clary’s Grove Boys. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Please reset your password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Dr. John M. "Jack" Armstrong Jack Armstrong, 88, of Ottawa passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2016. Burial will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood where full military rites will be conducted. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The two subsequently became friends, and Lincoln roomed with him for a time and borrowed his horse. Try again later. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. As a result of his victory, the young Lincoln gained the reputation as the champion wrestler of New Salem, gladly taking on, and easily defeating, any and all opponents who came to challenge him. 1803-01-13
Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). For a more detailed chronology, consult The Lincoln Log External or the three-volume Lincoln Day by Day: A Chronology, 1809-1865, edited by Earl Schenck Miers (Washington, D.C., 1960) and available online through HathiTrust External. She was the wife of Jack Armstrong, who challenged Abraham Lincoln to a wrestling match in New Salem, Illinois. While it’s often claimed Jack Armstrong was the title holding champion of the state for wrestling and thus, if he beat him, Lincoln would be the state champion, in fact there were no such organized titles at the time in Illinois and he more aptly simply had the reputation as the best fighter in the region, such as one account by Lincoln’s one-time law partner John T. Stuart, who stated Armstrong … Jack Armstrong was impressed with Abraham Lincoln's display of courage. Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln W.L. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? That wrestling match between him and Abe led to many a friendship and fond memories as written about by Mr. Lincoln himself in later years. Thorne as Tom Lincoln Lucille La Verne as Mid-Wife Helen Freeman as Nancy Hanks Lincoln Otto Hoffman as Offut Edgar Dearing as Jack Armstrong … Benjamin P. Thomas, Lincoln's New Salem (Springfield, IL: Abraham Lincoln Association, 1934), 42, 44-46, 54; Michael Burlingame, Abraham Lincoln: A Life (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008), 1:61-62, 79, 342-46; The History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois (Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1879), 629; Gravestone, Old Concord Cemetery, Petersburg, IL. The following year, Armstrong served as a sergeant in Lincoln's company in the Black Hawk War. He has been mythologized as one of the greatest Americans to ever be elected President of the United States, but Abraham Lincoln also had a legendary wrestling career that has, unfortunately, been lost to the annals of time. Failed to remove flower. [Source: @CatchWrestling on Twitter] Rather than continue laying the smackdown on the obviously smaller and weaker competitor, the story goes that Lincoln stopped the bout and, in scenes reminiscent of Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI, shook his hand instead. Steven Spielberg's Abraham Lincoln may be more historically accurate — and far more Oscar-likely — but "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" wasn't far off with its … Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. As a result of his victory, the young Lincoln gained the reputation as the champion wrestler of New Salem, gladly taking on, and easily defeating, any and all opponents who came to challenge him. Jack Armstrong, leader of the Clary's Grove boys, challenged Abraham Lincoln to a wrestling match after Lincoln's employer boasted of his physical and mental strength. Armstrong: strong, thoughtful, a good vampire hunter, loyal. Try again later. Abe becomes friends with Jack Armstrong and introduces him to vampire hunting, the latest craze in extreme sports. Armstrong was charged with the August 29, 1857, murder of James Preston Metzker in Mason County, Illinois. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. GREAT NEWS! There are two of Lincoln’s matches that are important to note. Tired of Offut’s big talk, he told the shopkeeper to put his money where his mouth was and bet ten dollars that Jack Armstrong would prove to be “a better man than Lincoln” in a wrestling match. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The two subsequently became friends, and Lincoln roomed with him for a time and borrowed his horse. He came forward, took Lincoln's hand and shook it heartily. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Burial will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood where full military rites will be conducted. 2. And on top of that, Jack Armstrong and the Clary's Grove Boys fix Abe up with some prime opportunities: they get jobs for Abe (6.4) and provide political support (5.68). An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Abraham Lincoln. This page is part of the Abraham Lincoln Research Site. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. In August 1831, Lincoln voted for Armstrong as constable, and Armstrong won election to the office. The rich successful neighbor who waves at you from his much larger house may have grown up desperately poor. Then he volunteers for the Black Hawk war. So Armstrong not only is a help to Abe's vampire hunting career—he helps fix Abe up in his political career as well. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Dr. John M. "Jack" Armstrong Jack Armstrong, 88, of Ottawa passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2016. Lincoln was…” Abraham Lincoln and Friends > Affidavit regarding Nancy Armstrong; Gravestone, Old Concord Cemetery, Petersburg, IL; The History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois (Chicago: O. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. Drag images here or select from your computer for John Jack “Jack” Armstrong memorial. Although Lincoln's wrestling ability was excellent, he wasn't unbeatable. (Or "wrastle" as they used to say.) While living at New Salem Lincoln wrestled Jack Armstrong. People/Characters: Jack Armstrong. Following Armstrong's death, Lincoln served as defense attorney for his son William Duff Armstrong. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. He and his wife Hannah settled in Clary's Grove, where Armstrong became the leader of the "Clary's Grove Boys." Armstrong was charged with the August 29, 1857, murder of James Preston Metzker in Mason County, Illinois. Failed to report flower. This account has been disabled. Jack Armstrong was, according to the testimony of all who remember him, a ‘powerful twister,’ ‘square built and strong as an ox,’ ‘the best-made man that ever lived;’ and everybody knew the contest would be close. Oops, something didn't work. Abraham Lincoln was a friend of the Armstrongs and regularly visited and would cradle baby William. Lincoln was…”. Eventually, Bill Clary, who owned a saloon in town, bet Offutt $10 that Lincoln couldn’t throw a local bully named Jack Armstrong. A system error has occurred. Lincoln had known the Armstrongs when he lived in New Salem as a young man, and his wrestling match with Duff's father, Jack Armstrong, had been an important initiation into local society. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. A famous part of the Lincoln legend is Mr. Lincoln’s wrestling match with Jack Armstrong of the Clary’s Grove boys. This movie by D.W. Griffith covers Lincoln's adult life, where the recent release covers only the last months of Lincoln's life. Try again. Jack was a blacksmith in town and the man whom kept the rowdy Clary Boys in line as best as any one person could. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. based on information from your browser. https://www.cracked.com/blog/abraham-lincoln-portrait-crazy-badass Failed to delete memorial. When we first meet him, Jack Armstrong seems like a dumb frontier guy with a gang (the Clary's Grove Boys). × Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Tired of Offut’s big talk, he told the shopkeeper to put his money where his mouth was and bet ten dollars that Jack Armstrong would prove to be “a better man than Lincoln” in … There is a problem with your email/password. History Teachers of America. Armstrong was born to Jack and Hannah Armstrong. The trial was moved to Cass County and held at the courthouse at Beardstown, Illinois. According to the authorities, an intoxicated "Duff Armstrong murdered James Preston Metzker on the night of August 29, 1857. 1857-09-09
Murder trial. Family members linked to this person will appear here. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Armstrong was charged with the August 29, 1857, murder of James Preston Metzker in Mason County, Illinois. In 1831, Armstrong challenged Abraham Lincoln to a wrestling match, which likely resulted in a draw. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Armstrong was born to Jack and Hannah Armstrong. Verify and try again. Please select a county or city to continue. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. Illustration depicts a young Abraham Lincoln as he faces a local 'gang,' the Clary's Grove Boys, after having thrown Jack Armstrong down during a... Funeral of Abraham Lincoln, at Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln was a friend of the Armstrongs and regularly visited and would cradle baby William. Armstrong was charged with the August 29, 1857, murder of James Preston Metzker in Mason County, Illinois. But, for 1930, it is a pretty darn good representation of the Civil War era. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. That really pissed off ol Abe, who tossed Jack Armstrong a couple of times until he lost consciousness, giving Lincoln the win via KO. As a result of Offutt's boasting, Lincoln was challenged to fight Jack Armstrong, a local bully who was the leader of a group of mischief makers known as the Clary's Grove Boys. As a result of Offutt's boast, Lincoln was challenged to fight Jack Armstrong, a local bully who was the leader of a group of mischief-makers known as Clary's Grove Boys. Jack was a blacksmith in town and the man whom kept the rowdy Clary … Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? I saw part of that. John "Jack" Armstrong was the subject of many stories scattered through the historical record for his part in the wrestling match with Abraham Lincoln in Clary's Grove, Salem Illinois. History Teachers of America. Abraham Lincoln, as a 21 year old in 1830, was the wrestling champion of his county in Illinois. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. In August 1831, Lincoln voted for Armstrong as constable, and Armstrong won election to the office. GREAT NEWS! We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. John "Jack" Armstrong was the subject of many stories scattered through the historical record for his part in the wrestling match with Abraham Lincoln in Clary's Grove, Salem Illinois. Abraham Lincoln, as a 21 year old in 1830, was the wrestling champion of his county in Illinois. The first was a match against Jack Armstrong, who was the leader of a rugged gang called “Clary’s Grove Boys.” Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. It may have been because Jack was the brother-in-law of John A. Clary that they listened to him. Abe became such a good friend to John and his wife Hannah, that he defended their son "Duff" in a murder trial at the grievous request of Hannah. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. During this year, he wrestles a man named Jack Armstrong to a draw. Jack Armstrong brought an end to the affair, declaring that Lincoln had bested him fairly and was "the best 'feller' that ever broke into this settlement." Jack Armstrong (1804-1854) “I suppose you have heard of Lincoln’s wrestling match with Jack Armstrong. The two subsequently became friends, and Lincoln roomed with him for a time and borrowed his horse. Lincoln's most memorable contest came against Jack Armstrong, a member of the rough and rugged Clary's Grove Boys. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? There was an error deleting this problem. The Clary Boys played their part in the wrestling match by antagonizing the event to take place. The rich successful neighbor who waves at you from his much larger house may have grown up desperately poor. When Armstrong heard stories of Lincoln's famous strength (from Lincoln… … Jack Armstrong, the father, was dead, and Hannah Armstrong was a widow. Lincoln's employer, a store owner named Denton Offutt, would boast of the strength of Lincoln, who stood six feet four inches tall. Armstrong, a formidable young man himself, was the leader of a gang of toughs known as the Clary’s Grove Boys. Resend Activation Email. Jack Armstrong (1804-1854) “I suppose you have heard of Lincoln’s wrestling match with Jack Armstrong. Abraham Lincoln Edgar Dearing ... Jack Armstrong Una Merkel ... Ann Rutledge Russell Simpson ... Uncle Jimmy--Lincoln's Employer Charles Crockett ... Sheriff Kay Hammond ... Mary Todd Lincoln Helen Ware ... Mrs. Edwards ... Abraham Lincoln has long fascinated writers, historians, and film-makers. Murder trial . Lincoln's most memorable contest came against Jack Armstrong, a member of the rough and rugged Clary's Grove Boys. I enjoyed this version of Abraham Lincoln, and I think you will too. Try again later. Make sure that the file is a photo. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. His father, Jack Armstrong, had been a friend of Lincoln while he was studying law in New Salem, Illinois. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [Jack] Armstrong was one of the Clary Grove gang and it was their habit to initiate newcomers into town. The Big Buck. He referred to the almanac to prove that there was not a full moon in the sky that night. Jack died in 1857. People/Characters by cover. Armstrong was born to Jack and Hannah Armstrong. Lincoln, according to one version of the story, stood with his back to the wall of the general store and announced that he would fight each man individually, but not all of them at once. 1832: Abe runs for political office and loses. He shall be one of us." [Jack] Armstrong was one of the Clary Grove gang and it was their habit to initiate newcomers into town. Add to your scrapbook. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Abraham Lincoln. Armstrong's family migrated to Illinois when he was a child. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In 1831, Armstrong challenged Abraham Lincoln to a wrestling match, which likely resulted in a draw. His was married to Nancy Armstrong; they were the parents of Jack Armstrong, who was an acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln had a much longer reach, which frustrated his opponent and caused Armstrong to start stomping on the future Commander in Chief’s feet. He seems like nothing more than a big dude who just likes to fight and wrestle. 1832 - In March, Abraham Lincoln becomes a candidate for the Illinois General Assembly. At this time, where working at a store in New Salem, Illinois, Lincoln had a … Lincoln was a friend of the accused man’s father, Jack Armstrong, who’d just died, and so he offered to help defend young Duff Armstrong, without pay, as a favor to Jack Armstrong’s widow. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. GREAT NEWS! I saw part of that. Literary Subject. Of course it isn't the same at all. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? ... Jack Armstrong. Jack died in 1857. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. If this kid was so strong, maybe it was time for him to prove it. Year should not be greater than current year. www.findagrave.com/memorial/8388478/john-jack-armstrong. When Lincoln heard of the murder charge, he wrote to Jack's widow, Hannah, and volunteered his legal services pro bono. Jack Armstrong's son William "Duff" Armstrong (1833-1899) was the defendant in the famous "Almanac Trial." Abraham Lincoln Once Owned A Bar And Wrestled Classics Illustrated 142 Abraham Lincoln VS Jack Armstrong (1958) — My Comic Shop Website We often can’t comprehend who people once were by looking at them today. Flowers. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. There are two of Lincoln’s matches that are important to note. The Big Buck. I thought you might like to see a memorial for John Jack “Jack” Armstrong I found on Findagrave.com. Mason County, Illinois. As Carl Sandburg tells it in “Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years”: Murder trial . Sorry! Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He learns basic math, reads Shakespeare and Robert Burns and also participates in a local debating society. ). Questions, comments, corrections or suggestions can be sent to R. J. Norton, the creator and maintainer of this site.All text except reprinted articles was written by the webmaster, ©1996-2017. The principal prosecution witness against Armstrong was a man named Charles Allen, who testified that he’d seen the murder from about 150 feet away. Abraham Lincoln preparing to send Jack Armstrong all the way to hell! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Lincoln wrote Mrs. Armstrong and asked to defend her son: I have just heard of your deep affliction, and the arrest of your son for murder. The exhibit may be viewed free of charge on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exact logistics are foggy. Illustration depicts a young Abraham Lincoln as he faces a local 'gang,' the Clary's Grove Boys, after having thrown Jack Armstrong down during a... Abraham Lincoln seated with his favorite son Thomas "Tad" Lincoln Lincoln and Jack Armstrong were lifelong friends thereafter. Classics Illustrated 142 Abraham Lincoln VS Jack Armstrong(1958) — My Comic Shop Website We often can’t comprehend who people once were by looking at them today. Jack died in 1857. Posted More Than Ten Years Ago A small exhibit dedicated to the wrestling prowess of Abraham Lincoln opened this week and runs through January 17 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. White County, Tennessee, Died:
Based on an eye witness account that there was a full moon the night it happened Abe was able to prove Duff's innocence. Private family services will be held Tuesday, December 13, at Mueller Funeral Home. View up to date information on how Illinois is handling the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the, The History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation, Papers of Abraham Lincoln Digital Library. Lincoln ended up actually winning the trial and is remembered as the “Almanac Trial.” The Only Man To Beat Lincoln. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The rich successful neighbor who waves at you from his much larger house may have grown up desperately poor. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. , you need to confirm this account before you can update the sort order photos. Lincoln is the best of friends the flowers tab son William Duff Armstrong murdered Preston. 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