Abigail SMITH

Born

11 November 1744 , Weymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Died

28 October 1818 , Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

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William SMITH Elizabeth QUINCY

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Born: 11 November 1744 in Weymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: William SMITH

Mother: Elizabeth QUINCY

Maternal grandparents: John QUINCY , Elizabeth NORTON

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Abigail married John ADAMS 25 October 1764 in Weymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
John ADAMS was born 30 October 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA. John died 4 July 1826 in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA. John was the child of John ADAMS and Susanna BOYLSTON.

Abigail SMITH died 28 October 1818 in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA.

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John ADAMS
Marriage date: 25 October 1764
Marriage place: Weymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
John ADAMS was the child of John ADAMS and Susanna BOYLSTON

Children of John ADAMS and Abigail SMITH

Abigail ADAMS

Born: 14 July 1765, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 15 August 1813, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Married: William Stephens SMITH 12 June 1786 Place: London, England

John Qunicy ADAMS

Born: 11 July 1767, Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 23 February 1848, Washington, DC, USA

Married: Louisa Catherine JOHNSON 26 July 1797 Place: London, England

Susanna ADAMS

Born: 28 December 1769, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 4 February 1770 , Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Charles ADAMS

Born: 29 May 1770, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 1 December 1800 , Manhattan, New York, USA

Married: Sarah SMITH August 1795 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)

Thomas Boylston ADAMS

Born: 15 September 1772 , Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 12 March 1832, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Ann "Nancy" HARROD 1805

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Birth — 1744
11 November 1744
Weymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay

1744
Name: Abigail Smith
Gender: Female
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1744
Birthplace: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Rev. William Smith
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Elizabeth
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01448-3
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 2031513
Reference ID: pg 202

'Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ F45B-3V3 : accessed 26 Apr 2013), Abigail Smith, 11 Nov 1744.
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1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1764 Marriage / Partner
Abigail SMITH and John ADAMS 25 October 1764 , Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA

She was 19 years old.

1765 Birth of Child
Abigail ADAMS was born 14 July 1765, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA

Abigail was 20 years old.

1767 Birth of Child
John Qunicy ADAMS was born 11 July 1767, Braintree, Massachusetts, USA

Abigail was 22 years old.

1769 Birth of Child
Susanna ADAMS was born 28 December 1769, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Abigail was 25 years old.

1770 Birth of Child
Charles ADAMS was born 29 May 1770, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)

Abigail was 25 years old.

1772 Birth of Child
Thomas Boylston ADAMS was born 15 September 1772 , Braintree, Massachusetts, USA

Abigail was 27 years old.

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1786 Marriage of Child
Abigail ADAMS married 12 June 1786, London, England to William Stephens SMITH

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1795 Marriage of Child
Charles ADAMS married August 1795, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights) to Sarah SMITH

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1797 Marriage of Child
John Qunicy ADAMS married 26 July 1797, London, England to Louisa Catherine JOHNSON

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1800 Death of Child
Charles ADAMS died 1 December 1800 , Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)

Abigail was 56 years old.

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1813 Death of Child
Abigail ADAMS died 15 August 1813, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Abigail was 68 years old.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

Death
Name: Abigail Adams
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
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Death Date: 28 Oct 1818
Death Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Age: 74
Birth Date: 1744
Birthplace:
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Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John, President Of U.S. Adams
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01258-5
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 1987016
Reference ID: Pg. 38

'Massachusetts, Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ FHYZ-WPP : accessed 26 Apr 2013), Abigail Adams, 28 Oct 1818.
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United First Parish Church Quincy Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA Plot: Basement crypt

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United First Parish Church Quincy Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA Plot: Basement crypt

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