Abigail Adams, a very famous woman today, met her husband John Adams at the age of 15 and later became the first lady during his presidency. At the age of 11, she met a university professor and began her studies. Abigail was born on November 22, 1744 and died on October 28, 1818 (The World of Abigail Adams). Throughout her life, she made many lasting achievements and was a leader in her home and for women. She helped make the Americas what they are today and gave rights to women. Abigail Adams was an important figure because of her relationship with John Adams, his religious views, his accomplishments, and how they have had lasting effects around the world and on the United States today. Abigail Adams was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, in the North Parish. Congregational Church (The World of Abigail Adams). She came from a well-balanced family. His great-grandfather was a reverend named John Norton, so religion was an important part of his upbringing. His father, William Smith, was a liberal Congregationalist. His mother Elizabeth Quincy Smith had four children; two daughters, a son who eventually died of alcoholism and Abigail. Abigail was born as a sick child. Her mother did not believe she was healthy enough to attend school and so she did not lead a typical childhood life. She then met people who thought she was healthy enough and ready to learn around the age of 11, and she began pursuing her education from there. Abigail Adams once said, “Learning does not come by chance, it must be sought with earnestness and diligence” (Brainy Quotes). To gain wisdom you must work. She learned in her life that things don't happen by chance and that to receive you have to give...... middle of paper ......buried in a church next to her husband. When she was dying, she said she was ready to meet her husband in heaven. A woman like Abigail Adams should be recognized for making a difference in the lives of people today. Abigail Adams was an important figure because of her relationship with John Adams, her many accomplishments, and how they affected the United States today. Works Cited “Biography of Abigail Adams.” Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, and Web. December 6, 2013. “Abigail Adams Facts.” Facts about Abigail Adams. Np, and Web. December 6, 2013. “First Lady Biography: Abigail Adams.” » Biography of Abigail Adams. Np, and Web. January 1, 2014. Gelles, Edith Belle. Portia: The World of Abigail Adams. Bloomington: Indiana UP, 1995. “World Biography” Print. Biography of Abigail Adams. Np, and Web. December 6, 2013. “Facts About Abigail Adams.” John Adams Historical Society. January 15. 2014