Abigail Adams

Abigail's Childhood

Jan 1, 1744

Abigail grew up near Boston, Massachusetts. She was very helpful and willing to learn

Abigail is born

Nov 11, 1744

Abigail was born on November 11, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Abigail gets married

Oct 25, 1764

Abigail marries John Adams. He's a young lawyer from Braintree, Massachusetts.

Abigail has children

Jul 1, 1767

Abigail has kids. John, Nabby, Susanna, Thomas, and Charles.

Managing the farm

Aug 1, 1774

Abigail helps with the farm in Braintree. John is in Philadelphia serving as part of the first continental congress. Abigail also takes care of the kids.

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

Abigail is in Braintree with her son John. They're watching the Battle of Bunker Hill from afar.

The Declaration of Independence

Jul 18, 1776

Abigail is in Boston. She listens to a read aloud of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of Boston Statehouse.

Sailing to Europe

Jun 20, 1784

Abigail and Nabby set sail for Europe. They're reuniting with John.

Going Home

Jun 1, 1788

John and Abigail return to the U.S. They move into a new home in Braintree, called Peacefield.

Vice President

Mar 1, 1789

Abigail's husband John is elected vice president. The president at this time is George Washington.

President

Nov 1, 1800

When Abigail's husband, John, is elected president, Abigail becomes the first lady and moves into the new presidents house.

Abigail's death

Aug 29, 1818

Abigail dies at age 74 from typhoid fever.