They had three children: Sarah, Abraham, and Thomas – who died in infancy.Thomas Lincoln bought or leased farms in Kentucky before losing all but 200 acres (81 ha) of his land in court disputes over property titles. Thomas and Nancy were members of a Separate Baptists church, which forbade alcohol, dancing, and slavery.Overcoming financial challenges, Thomas eventually obtained a clear title on 6 June 1827 to 80 acres (32 ha) of land in Indiana into what became known as the Little Pigeon Creek Community. Lincoln's second state house campaign in 1834, this time as a Whig, was a success over a powerful Whig opponent. Then followed his four terms in the Illinois House of Representatives for Sangamon County. His legal reputation gave rise to the nickname 'Honest Abe'.Lincoln argued in an 1858 criminal trial, defending William 'Duff' Armstrong, who was on trial for the murder of James Preston Metzker. The case is famous for Lincoln's use of a fact established by judicial notice to challenge the credibility of an eyewitness.