Level 1 Abigail Smith Adams, wife of President John Adams and one of America’s most influential First Ladies, died on October 28, 1818, in Quincy, Massachusetts, at the age of 73. An outspoken advocate for women’s education and rights, she was a trusted advisor to her husband during the nation’s founding, offering political insight through her prolific letters. Her wisdom, patriotism, and devotion to family have made her a lasting figure in American history.