5. Mary’s Own Son, Robert, Committed Her To An Asylum
Mary’s behavior was always a bit unpredictable, but it became worse throughout her adult years. Losing three sons and her husband, started to take a toll on Mary, and soon, she found herself living in Chicago with her oldest son. It didn’t take long for Robert to start worrying about his mother’s uncontrollable behavior.
To have his mother committed, Robert Lincoln needed to prove his mother was insane in front of a judge. As a lawyer, Robert knew what proof he needed and successfully committed Mary to Bellevue Place outside of Chicago, Illinois, for several months.