Abigail the Adams

In 1744, Abigale Adams was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts.  She had 3 siblings: two sisters named Elizabeth and Mary, and one brother named William. Abigail’s parents were named William and Elizabeth Smith.

Like most girls at the time, she didn’t go to school. Her dad was an owner of a library so she taught herself history, language arts and literature.

In 1764, she married John Adams, who later became the second president. She became known as “The First Lady”, because she was the first lady to live in the white house.  She knew much about politics so John Adams used Abigail as his advisor.

On July 14^th, 1765, Abigail Adams had her first child. It was a girl. They named her Abigail Adams, too. At the time, people would call their children after their own names more than today. She had five children. In order from oldest to youngest it was Abigail, John Quincy, who became the sixth president, Susana, who died in infancy, and Thomas Adams.

In the revolution, John helped govern America, so he couldn’t be at home. While John was helping govern, Abigail had to stay home to take care of the kids. John needed her help, so they would often write letters to each other about politics and such. 

In the election of 1800, John Adams lost to his rival, Thomas Jefferson. When they lost, they had to leave the White House. On October 28^th, 1818, Abigail Adams died in Quincy, Massachusetts.