A Founding Mother’s Faith: Abigail Adams A Founding Mother’s Faith: Abigail Adams “My mother was an angel upon earth. …Her price was indeed above rubies,” wrote John Quincy Adams about his beloved mother, Abigail. Mourning her death in his diary, the secretary of state at the time and later America’s sixth president echoed the words of Pro… The Early Years of Abigail Adams Abigail Adams, born in 1744, was not just the wife of John Adams, the second president of the United States. She was a woman of great intellect and influence, known for her strong beliefs in education and women's rights. Marriage and Political Influence As the wife of John Adams, Abigail played a crucial role in shaping the early politics of the United States. She was a trusted advisor to her husband and corresponded with him regularly on matters of state, showing her deep understanding of political affairs. Her letters to John Adams are a testament to her politi...