Born in Virginia in 1828- Moved to Danville, Illinois and became an attorney
- Was assigned to the 8th Circuit Court District with Mr. Lincoln
- Became Lincoln’s law partner 1852-1856
- Went to Washington with Mr. Lincoln for the inauguration
- Was named Lincoln’s personal bodyguard
- Snuck Mr. Lincoln through Baltimore in the middle of the night
- Was named U. S. Federal Marshal of the District of Columbia
- Slept on the floor outside the Lincoln bedroom
- Was Marshal of the dedication of the National Cemetery in Gettysburg
- Was sent to Richmond by Mr. Lincoln on April 11, 1865
- Was not at Ford’s Theater — told Mr. Lincoln not to go to the play
The 2013 movie “Saving Lincoln” is about Ward Hill Lamon.