Abigail Brooks Adams | |
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 Portrait of Abigail Brooks Adams painted byWilliam Morris Hunt in 1872 | |
| Born | Abigail Brown Brooks (1808-04-25)April 25, 1808 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 6, 1889(1889-06-06) (aged 81) Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 7, includingJohn,Charles Jr.,Henry, andBrooks |
| Father | Peter Chardon Brooks |
| Relatives | Adams political family |
Abigail Brown Brooks Adams (born April 25, 1808 – June 6, 1889) was a member of theAdams political family and the wife ofCharles Francis Adams Sr. She was a daughter ofPeter Chardon Brooks and Ann Gorham.
Abigail was born on April 25, 1808, inMedford, Massachusetts. She was the youngest of three daughters fromPeter Chardon Brooks and Ann Gorham. In early 1827, 19-year-old Abigail metCharles Francis Adams Sr. of theAdams political family. Her father was hesitant to accept the relationship.[1]
On September 3, 1829, Abigail married Charles and moved into a new house at Hancock Avenue,Boston.[2] Abigail at one point served as the County Manager for theMount Vernon Ladies' Association in 1858.[1]
Abigail's health was slowly declining due to poorhealth care along with Charles. The couple remained married until Charles' death in 1886. Abigail died on June 6, 1889, inQuincy, Massachusetts at age 81.[1]
They were the parents of seven, includingJohn Quincy Adams II,Charles Francis Adams Jr., andHenry Brooks Adams.[3]