"Abraham Lincoln Pardoned Joe Biden's Ancestor After Civil War Fight, New Records Reveal"

Newly discovered documents in the National Archives reveal that President Biden's great-great-grandfather, Moses J. Robinette, was pardoned by President Lincoln after being charged with attempted murder during the Civil War. Robinette's friends petitioned Lincoln, arguing that the sentence was overly harsh and emphasizing Robinette's support for the Union. After a review, Lincoln agreed and pardoned Robinette in 1864. The White House has not commented on whether President Biden was aware of this family history.