American 1st Lady

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1744, Abigail Smith Adams was a minister's daughter.  She was self-taught and she home-schooled the five children she had with her husband,John Adams.  She married him in 1764 and the marriage continued to be strong for 54 years.  Although she might have secretly resented the expense of entertaining and lack of privacy her husband's position caused her family, she always did her best to provide him with support. 

Abigail Adams wrote many letters to people during her life and formed a unique friendship with Mrs. Washington.  Her son, John Quincy Adams, later became our 6th president.  Finally, in 1801, she and her husband retired to Quincy, Massachusetts and enjoyed a private life for 17 years.  She died in 1818 and was buried next to John.  She will always be remembered as a patriot, First Lady, wife of one President, and mother of another.

Source: Biography.com, White House.gov