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Born
Abigail Adams was born on November 11, 1744. She was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of a minister as well. -
A Self-Taught Women
During this time, women were not formally taught but Abigail still wanted to learn. She was introduced to an entire library of information. Abigail will become a very intelligent woman from studying topics most women wouldn't have even thought of wanting to know. -
Abigail's Marriage
Abigail Adams will marry her third cousin John Adams. They had met 3 years prior when she was 17. John saw her in a different way and they married. -
Abigail Adams (Nabby) is Born
Abigail Adams or as her family calls her, Nabby, was born on July 15, 1765. Abigail will eventually be diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 45. Sadly, she passed away because she obviously didn't have the tools we have today. -
The Birth of John Quincy Adams
John Quincy adams was born in Braintree, Massachusetts on July 11, 1767. John Adams was Abigail's second child. John quincy will become passionate about politics just like his father. He is the future 6th President of the United States. -
Abigail's Marriage Through the Revolutionary War
Throughout the Revolutionary War John Adams wasn't at home very often. Abigail and John still talked all the time through letters (around 1,100). In one of these letters she reminded John to not forget about women and how they needed to be included in decisions. She talked about how the future of the country should not be decided by husbands alone. -
Abigail's Famous Letter
Here is the famous excerpt from the letter Abigail gave to John. "Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation." Abigail was a early women's rights activist. -
Abigail's Struggle as a Mother
Abigail's final child was born in 1777. Sadly, her final daughter, Elizabeth, was a stillborn. The family had not long ago suffered another tragedy. Her 2nd daughter, Susanna, had died as a toddler. -
Helping the First First Lady
When the very first president was in office the Vice President and his wife or the Adams would visit. Martha would be helped by Abigail by entertaining dignitaries and other officials. They did not live in New York though, they often retreated back to their Braintree farm. -
The Second First Lady
In November of 1776, Abigail was the second first lady of the US. Her husband, John was elected into office. They were the first to stay in the White House (it was unfinished at the time). -
The Death of Abigail Adams
Abigail passed away at the age of 73. She died on her Braintree farm 8 years before her husband.
