![]() ![]() On her mother’s side she was descended from the Quincys, a family of great prestige in the colony her father and other forebearers were Congregational ministers, leaders in a society that held its clergy in high esteem. Inheriting New England’s strongest traditions, Abigail Smith was born in 1744 at Weymouth, Massachusetts. A political influencer, she is remembered for the many letters of advice she exchanged with her husband during the Continental Congresses. She was also the mother of the sixth President, John Quincy Adams. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””Īs the wife of John Adams, Abigail Adams was the first woman to serve as Second Lady of United States and the second woman to serve as First Lady.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””. ![]() Administration Show submenu for “Administration””. ![]()
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