Abraham Lincoln Pardoned Joe Biden's Ancestor After Civil War Altercation

Abraham Lincoln pardoned Moses J. Robinette in 1864 after he was convicted for a fight with an army colleague during the Civil War. Documents show that he received support from army officers and a West Virginia senator. President Joe Biden's great-great-grandfather, Moses J. Robinette, was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln in 1864 after being convicted for a fight during the Civil War. Documents show he was supported by army officers and a West Virginia senator.

Lincoln's Pardon of Moses J. Robinette

Abraham Lincoln's pardon of Moses J. Robinette in 1864 was a significant event during the Civil War.