Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She was the wife of John Adams, the second president of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president. Abigail is remembered for her extensive letters, which provide insight into early American life and politics, and for her advocacy for women's education and rights. She advised her husband on political matters and was a key partner in his public life. Abigail Adams died on October 28, 1818.