Smith, Elizabeth Quincy (1721–1775)

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Smith, Elizabeth Quincy (1721–1775)

Mother of Abigail Adams. Name variations: Elizabeth Quincy. Born 1721; died 1775; dau. of Colonel John Quincy (speaker of the House of Representatives) and Elizabeth Norton; m. Reverend William Smith (1706–1783, a pastor); children: Mary Smith Cranch (1741–1811); Abigail Adams (1744–1818); William "Billy" (1746–1787); Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith (1750–1815).

See also Women in World History.

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