Abigail Adams was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1774 to Elizabeth Quincy and William Smith. She married John Adams in 1764 and they had five children together while John studied law. Abigail cared for the children while also advising John through letters when he was away, as she was influential in his career and nicknamed "Mrs. President". She died at age 73 in Weymouth from a stroke and was buried next to her husband and son, both presidents, and her daughter-in-law.