Smith, Elizabeth "Betsy" (1750–1815)

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Smith, Elizabeth "Betsy" (1750–1815)

Sister of Abigail Adams. Name variations: Betsy Shaw, Betsy Peabody, Betsy Smith. Born 1750; died 1815; dau. of the Reverend William Smith (pastor, 1706–1783) and Elizabeth (Quincy) Smith (1721–1775); sister of Abigail Adams (1744–1818); m. Reverend John Shaw (died 1794); m. Reverend Stephen Peabody.

See also Women in World History.

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