Abigail Brooks Adams
(1808-1889)
Abigail Brown Adams (née Brooks; April 25, 1808 – June 6, 1889) was a member of the Adams political family and the wife of Charles Francis Adams Sr. She was a daughter of Peter Chardon Brooks and Ann Gorham.
Biography
Abigail was born on April 25, 1808, in Medford, Massachusetts. She was the youngest of three daughters from Peter Chardon Brooks and Ann Gorham. In early 1827, 19-year-old Abigail met Charles Francis Adams Sr. of the Adams political family. Her father was hesitant to accept the relationship.
On September 3, 1829, Abigail married Charles and moved into a new house at Hancock Avenue, Boston. Abigail at one point served as the County Manager for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in 1858.
Death
Abigail's health was slowly declining due to poor health care along with Charles.
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