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Abigail Smith Adams was born on November 11, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Abigail was the second child of four children. Her parents were Elizabeth Quincy Smith and Reverend William Smith. Like any girl of her time she did not have an education. As her curiosity grew bigger she wanted to read and Abigail's intelligence grew too. Abigail often went with her mother to help the needy.

Abigail's love of reading drew her close to John Adams. The first time they met was at her sister Mary's wedding. She was a lovely 15 year-old girl, but her health was rather delicate. John was 27. They met again two years later and fell in love. They spent time together.

One evening during a thunder storm, John Adams proposed to Abigail, and she accepted. They got married on October 25, 1764.
Their 54years marriage prove their love was strong, and from their hearts. The young couple lived in John's farm. Later they moved to Boston.

Ten years after their marriage Abigail had......

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