How did abigail adams die
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Early Life
Abigail Smith (Adams) was born on November 11, 1744, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She was the second child born to Elizabeth Quincy Smith and the Reverend William Smith. Her father was Pastor of Weymouth's North Parish Congregational Church and one of the best educated and most prosperous citizens of the community. As a religious man, he taught Abigail to respect God and to help others in any way she could. Abigail's mother, Elizabeth Smith, spent much of her time visiting the sick and bringing food, clothing and firewood to needy families. From the time she was a young woman, Abigail accompanied her mother on these visits and put into practice the lessons her father taught her about helping those who were less fortunate. New England schools of the time usually admitted only boys, and girls were instructed at home. Few people believed that woman needed much learning. Such limitations did not satisfy Abigail, and she began to educate herself by reading the books in her father's library. She was well versed in many subjects and was one of the most well read woman in eigh
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Abigail Adams
First Lady of the United States from 1797 to 1801
For other people named Abigail Adams, see Abigail Adams (disambiguation).
Abigail Adams | |
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Portrait c. 1800–1815 by Gilbert Stuart | |
In role March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801 | |
President | John Adams |
Preceded by | Martha Washington |
Succeeded by | Martha Randolph(acting) |
In role April 21, 1789 – March 4, 1797 | |
Vice President | John Adams |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Ann Gerry |
Born | Abigail Smith (1744-11-22)November 22, 1744 Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | October 28, 1818(1818-10-28) (aged 73) Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | United First Parish Church Quincy, Massachusetts |
Spouse | |
Children | 6, including Abigail, John Quincy, Charles, and Thomas |
Relatives | Adams political family Quincy political family |
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Abigail Adams (néeSmith; November 22, [O.S. November 11] 1744 – October 28, 1818) was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, the second presid
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Abigail Adams: Early Life
Born in 1744, Abigail Smith grew up in Weymouth, Massachusetts, a village some 12 miles from Boston. Her father, William Smith, was minister of the First Congregational Church there, and also made a living as a farmer.
He and his wife, Elizabeth Quincy Smith, both belonged to distinguished families in New England. Elizabeth’s father, John Quincy, was active in the colonial government and served as Speaker of the Massachusetts Assembly for 40 years, and his career in public service greatly influenced his granddaughter.
Educated at home, Abigail read widely from the family library. When she was just 11, she and her sisters began receiving tutoring from Richard Cranch, a transplant from England who later married Abigail’s elder sister, Mary.
A friend of Cranch’s, a young lawyer named John Adams, met 17-year-old Abigail and fell in love. After a long engagement that her parents insisted on, they married on October 24, 1764, when Abigail was 19 and John was 28.
Abigail Adams’ Children
Just nine months after their marriage, Abigail gave birth to the coupl