Abigail Adams

       Abigail Adams is was born on November 22, 1774 and died October 28, 1818. She is married to the second President of the United States, John Adams. She is best known for simply being the "First Lady" back then, also for the stance she took for women's rights in the letters to her husband. But she should be known as a competent farm manager and financial manager. She was educated at home, but she learned quickly and read widely.

       Her marriage with John Adams was loving and warm. She had four children before John became involved in the Continental Congress. During the time that John wasn't around the house anymore, Abigail was left with doing everything at home. Abigail managed the family and the farm. During the war, Abigail also served as the primary educator of the children, including the future sixth president, John Quincy Adams.

      When Adams served in Europe as a diplomatic representative of the new nation, Abigail decided to join him. John Adams served as Vice President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and then as a President 1797-1801. Abigail spent some of her time at home, she had to manage her family, financial affairs and part of her time in the federal capital. After John retired from the public life at the end of his presidency, he and his wife, lived quietly and happily in Massachusetts.