Adams, Abigail Brooks (1808–1889)
Adams, Abigail Brooks (1808–1889)
American Brahmin. Name variations: Abby. Born 1808; died 1889; dau. of Peter Chardon Brooks (merchant); m. Charles Francis Adams (1807–1886, lawyer, diplomat); children: Louisa (1831–1870); John Quincy II (1833–1894); Charles Francis Jr. (1835–1915); Henry Brooks Adams (1838–1918, historian who m. Clover Adams); Arthur (1841–1846); Mary (1845–1918); Brooks (1848–1917, a historian).
See also Women in World History.
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