According to some sources, Lincoln's first romantic interest was Ann Rutledge, whom he met when he first moved to New Salem; these sources indicate that by 1835, they were in a relationship but not formally engaged.
Bunga romantis pertama Lincoln adalah Ann Rutledge, yang ia temui ketika ia pertama kali pindah ke New Salem; dengan 1835, mereka berada dalam suatu hubungan tapi tidak secara resmi terlibat.