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• Abigail Adams, nee Abigail Smith, was born on November 11, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

• Her father was William Smith, a reverend from the Congregational Church.

  Her mother was Elizabeth Quincy, from a well known political family in Massachusetts.

• Abigail was the second born.

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• This is a clearly written biography.
• Wife of one president and mother of another, Abigail Adams was an extraordinary woman living at an extraordinary time in American history.
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Her siblings were: Mary, William and Elizabeth.

• Abigail did not go to school due to chronic illness since childhood. Until she was 11 her mother oversaw her education.

• When she turned 11 a college professor, Cranch, introduced her to the best literary authors and philosophy.

  She studied at home using his father’s extensive library.

• John and Abigail met in 1759 when she was 15 years old.

• They were reintroduced in 1761 when John became attracted by her intelligence and wit.

• The courtship between John Adams and Abigail Smith lasted for three years.

• John and Abigail married on October 25, 1764.

  Abigail was 19 years old.

• The couple had six children:

1765: Abigail (Nabby)

1767: John